Geraldine Milwaukee Depot [MT]

Description

The Geraldine Milwaukee Depot is a fine example of America's early 20th century small town railroad depots. The Geraldine Milwaukee Depot is located in Geraldine, Montana and has received special attention due to its name, which derives from the namesake of the town of Geraldine, Geraldine Rockefeller. The Depot has been restored to its state in the early 1900s, and is available to the public by appointment.

The site is a division of the Montana State Travel Site, and so offers very basic information about the Depot intended for potential visitors.

Plaquemine Lock State Historic Site [LA]

Description

The Plaquemine Lock was completed in 1909 and was designed by Colonel George Goethals, who would later become famous for designing the Panama Canal. When it was completed, the lock was the highest freshwater lock in the world. By 1961, the demand had outgrown the old lock and a new set of locks was opened at Port Allen. The Plaquemine Lock was placed on the national register of historic places in 1972. Now, the area includes the old lock and the Gary James Herbert Memorial Lockhouse, which serves as a museum for the lock.

The site offers general historical and visitors information about the lock. In addition the site offers a list of nearby attractions in Louisiana. Finally, as the site is part of the Louisiana State Park website, the site offers links and information about the entire Louisiana State Park system.

Indiana State Museum [IN]

Description

The Indiana State Museum explore Indiana's past, present and future through artistic, cultural, and scientific exhibits starting with the birth of Earth and tracing Hoosier history into the 21st century.

The museum offers exhibits, tours, educational programs, and educational and recreational events. The website offers visitor information and digital exhibits and digital access to the museum's collections. Finally, the site contains links to all of Indiana's state historic sites.

Roundhouse Railroad Museum [GA]

Description

The Roundhouse Railroad Museum is located in Savannah, Georgia. The structure was originally built as the headquarters and repair shop of Central of Georgia Railway Co. The building eventually fell into disuse after Central of Georgia merged with Southern Railway in the mid 1900s, and was abandoned in the early 1960s. The building was saved from demolition a decade later and now is a National Historic Landmark, a "Save America's Treasure's" Site, and one of the main tourist attractions in historic Savannah. Visitors can view seven historic railroad structures, along with a growing collection of locomotives and rolling stock. In addition, visitors are treated to a variety of exhibits along with a full model train.

The site offers visitor information, very brief historical information, a 12-photo photo gallery along with links to additional photo galleries, an events calendar, and links to previous preservation team monthly photograph reports.

Ardenwood Historic Farm [CA]

Description

Ardenwood Historic Farm is the historic home of George Washington Patterson. Patterson came west in 1849 during the gold rush to seek his fortune; instead he settled at Ardenwood Farm in southern Alameda County. The Historic Farm is faithfully restored and features agricultural practices from the 1870s to the present, demonstrating the transition from horse-powered equipment to modern farming equipment. There are more attractions than just the house, however. The park also features a horse-drawn train, victorian garden, animal farms, and a restored blacksmith shop.

The site offers general information about the park for visitors, a calendar of events, a trail map, and information regarding field trips for educators.

Northeast Classic Car Museum [NY]

Description

The Classic Car Museum was founded by George Staley, who generously donated his personal collection of over 90 historic vintage automobiles. Today, the museum houses over 100 classic automobiles, many of which were manufactured in New York. Most notable among the local brands are the Franklin automobiles, a favorite of aviators.

The site offers general visitor information regarding the museum, an archive of all past newsletters put out by the museum, and a six minute video tour. In order to email the site, use the "Contact Us" link on the web site.

Schuylkill Historical Fire Society [PA]

Description

The Schuylkill County Fire Museum was formally dedicated during the fall of 1999 with several commemorative events and a dedication parade. The museum serves as the headquarters for the Schuylkill Historical Fire Society and is housed in the former Columbia Hose & Steam Fire Engine Co. #1 station in Shenandoah. The museum is a combination of a restoration of the station to its 19th century glory and an interesting collection of antique fire equipment. In addition, the society is interested in maintaining the local Gamewell fire alarm systems.

The site offers information about the museum and society, raffle drawings, and a online discussion forum. A virtual tour will be online soon.

Drake Well Museum [PA]

Description

The Drake Well Museum memorializes the site where, in 1859, Edwin L. Drake drilled the oil well that launched the modern petroleum industry. The Museum tells the story of the beginning of the modern oil industry with orientation videos, exhibits, operating oil field machinery, and historic buildings in a park setting.

The museum offers short films, exhibits, tours, educational programs, and research library access.

Pioneer-Krier Museum

Description

When the Clark County Historical Society was organized in 1939, it was with the understanding that the society should aquire a building to house the relics in their possession. The current Pioneer-Krier Museum was built in 1968, and has served as the museum ever since, with an addition added in 1974 in order to house two of Harold Krier's airplanes.

The site offers virtual tours for all exhibits offered by the museum as well as general museum information.

Jerome County Historical Society and Museum and Idaho Farm and Ranch Agricultural Museum [ID]

Description

The Society operates a local history museum, the Jerome County Historical Museum, as well as the Idaho Farm and Ranch Agricultural Museum. The latter displays many specimens of old farm equipment and original buildings from the surrounding area, including an exhibit from the World War II Minidoka Japanese Relocation Camp that was located at Hunt, ID in Jerome County.

The society and Jerome County Historical Museum offer exhibits, tours, and research library access; the Agricultural Museum offers exhibits, tours, and occasional recreational and educational events (including living history events).