Manhattan Beach Historical Society & Museum [CA]

Description

The Manhattan Beach Historical Society is a not for profit organization dedicated to preserving the history of Manhattan Beach, California. The society is headquartered in a cottage in the heart of Manhattan Beach. The cottage also serves as a local history museum, and is open free of charge on the weekends.

The museum offers guided tours and exhibits on local history. The website offers visitor information and information regarding upcoming events.

Las Vegas Citizens' Committee for Historic Preservation [NM]

Description

While the Las Vegas Citizens' Committee for Historic Preservation (CCHP) is focused primarily on preserving and advocating for the preservation of local historic structures, CCHP also provides a variety of events which focus on local history.

CCHP offers weekly speakers through its "Glimpses of the Past" program, tours of local historic structures and neighborhoods, and annual events such as the Las Vegas Heritage Week. The website offers an events calendar, the committee's newsletter, virtual tours of Las Vegas, and information about the CCHP.

Benicia Capitol State Historic Park [CA]

Description

Benicia Capitol State Historic Park is the site of California's third seat of government (1853–54). It is the only pre-Sacramento capitol that survives. The original building has been restored with reconstructed period furnishings and exhibits. The interior includes a board-for-board reconstruction of the building's original floor with ponderosa pine. The desks, three of which are originals from the Benicia period or earlier, are furnished with a candlestick, a 19th-century newspaper, a quill pen, and a top hat.

The park offers exhibits and tours.

Fort Yamhill State Heritage Area [OR]

Description

Fort Yamhill was built in the mid 1800s in order to regulate the eastern border of the Grande Ronde Agency Coastal Reservation. The fort was in use from 1856 through 1866, and now offers visitors a glimpse into the life of the soldiers and American Indians during this period in Oregon's history.

The park offers tours of the historic fort. The website offers basic historical and visitor information.

San Joaquin Historical Society and Museum [CA]

Description

The Museum reveals the history of the San Joaquin region, from the Yokuts and Miwok through Captain Charles Weber (founder of Stockton and first farmer in the area) and the development of modern agriculture. The Museum has eight exhibition buildings, four historic buildings—including the Charles Weber cottage (1847) and Calaveras School (1866)—and features room dioramas of Weber family furnishings, a children's gallery, and large displays of hand tools and agricultural equipment.

The museum offers exhibits, research library access, educational programs, and occasional recreational and educational events (including living history events).

St. Ignatius Mission [MT]

Description

St. Ignatius Mission is an 1890s religious structure located in the present-day Flathead Indian Reservation. The mission contains 61 paintings by one of its brothers. Paintings include depictions of the Salish Lord. A museum presents artifacts related to both the mission and Native American peoples.

The mission offers exhibits.

Fort Verde State Historic Park [AZ]

Description

The Fort Verde State Historic Park commemorates Fort Verde, which was in use between 1865 to 1891, rendering it an Indian Wars period fortification. By 1865, area settlers had demanded protection from the local Native American peoples, and the Army responded by sending volunteer units—almost entirely of Mexican heritage. A number of original structures still stand. Visitors can enter three historic living quarters (those of the commanding officer, bachelors, and the doctors and surgeons), furnished in the style of the 1880s.

The park offers exhibits, period rooms, an introductory film, and a picnic area.