Rural Hill: Center of Scottish Heritage [NC]

Description

Rural Hill consists of the 265-acre farmlands of John Davidson, Revolutionary War soldier and son of Scottish immigrants. The site contains a reconstruction of the Davidson home, as well as two historic schoolhouses (built 1890 and circa 1898) and the original ash house, chicken shed, granary, barn, well house, and smoke house. Today, the property operates as a working farm.

The center offers educational programs, walking trails, hayrides, and guided tours on period farm life and Rural Hill's involvement in the American Revolution. The website offers activities and suggested reading for educators.

Rose Hill Manor Park and Children's Museum [MD]

Description

Rose Hill Manor Park and Children's Museum is a hands-on rural history museum designed specifically for elementary school students. Collection highlights include more than 20 historic carriages and sleighs. Displays include a historic kitchen, broom shop, and carpentry shop, as well as a steam tractor and information on pork butchering. The residence on site was completed in 1792.

The museum offers period rooms, exhibits, scout programs, and tours led by costumed interpreters. Tours meet state educational standards. Reservations are required for groups of 10 or more. The website offers pre- and post-visit activities.

Johnston County Heritage Center [NC]

Description

The Johnston County Heritage Center is both a museum and historical archive located in downtown Smithfield, North Carolina. The museum offers exhibits showcasing the history of Johnson County, and is open to the public free of charge from Monday through Saturday.

The Heritage Center offers guided tours, seven exhibits, and occasional special events including educational workshops and guest lectures. The website offers visitor information and library access.

Cobb Landmarks & Historical Society [GA]

Description

Cobb County Landmarks and Historical Society works to preserve important structures and landmarks throughout the whole of Cobb County, and focuses on both preservation and education. The society also owns and operates two museums, the Root House Museum and the Power Cabin. Both a fully restored historic homes, and play host to school field trips and visitors.

The society offers traveling trunk exhibits and lectures, tours designed for both school and home-schooled groups, and special classes for children. The website offers visitor information and an events calendar.

Fairfax Station Railroad Museum [VA]

Description

The Fairfax Station Railroad Museum is located in the old Fairfax Station, which played a vital role during the transportation of Union Troops during the Civil War. The station is notable for the humanitarian efforts that took place there during the second Battle of Manassas headed by Clara Barton. In addition to chronicling Clara Barton's humanitarian efforts, the museum also is home to a caboose, which visitors can tour.

The museum offers exhibits and tours regarding the Civil War and early railroad technology. The museum also offers model train exhibits and periodic tours of local Civil War sites. The website offers basic visitor information.

San Francisco Plantation [LA]

Description

The San Francisco Plantation is located along the banks of the Mississippi River and, from the plantation website, "is a galleried house of the Creole open suite style and is nestled under centuries old Live Oaks and contains one of the finest antique collections in the country." The home is open from November until March, and offers individual and group tours and also plays host to many weddings throughout the year.

The home offers individual and group tours. The website offers visitor information and a brief history of the home. In order to contact the plantation by email, use the "contact us" link located at the top of the webpage.

Oconee Station State Historic Site [SC]

Description

Oconee Station State Historic Site is located on the western frontier of South Carolina and served as a military post against attack by the Cherokee Indians and later became a trading post.

Currently, the historic site offers a 1.5 mile nature trail, a .5 mile trail which takes visitors to the base of the Station Cove Falls waterfall, one of the prettiest waterfalls in South Carolina. The site also offers tours on the weekends. The website offers basic visitor information.

Mansfield State Historic Site [LA]

Description

Mansfield State Historic Site commemorates a series of Civil War skirmishes which culminated in the April 9, 1864 Battle of Pleasant Hill. The resulting Confederate victory prevented the Union from entering Texas and upset the Union's main objectives at that point in the war—the capture of Texas and the Confederate Trans-Mississippi Headquarters in Shreveport, Louisiana.

The site offers guided tours, exhibits, battle re-enactments, educational programs, living history events, and a picnic area.