Monroe County Historical Society and Museum [IN]

Description

The Monroe County Historical Society is dedicated to preserving the history of Monroe County, IN. The society is headquartered in the Monroe County History Center, which is located in downtown Bloomington. The history center is also home to the society's historical archives and a museum of local history.

The society offers research resources, field trip programs, guided tours, periodic presentations, and exhibits. The website offers visitor information, a history of Monroe County, and an events calendar.

Oconto County Historical Society [WI]

Description

The Oconto County Historical Society is dedicated to preserving the historical heritage of Oconto County and the surrounding area. The society maintains three historic buildings, the Beyer Home Museum, a mansion on the National Register of Historic Places, the George E. Hall Annex which serves as a local history museum, and an urban barn which is open for tours during the summer months. The society has also recently assumed control of the First Church of Christ, which is also open for tours during the summer months.

The society offers exhibits, guided tours, and special events including lectures and community events. The website offers visitor information, a timeline of Oconto County history, and a calendar of events.

California State Capitol Museum

Description

Home of the California Legislature since 1869, the State Capitol underwent a major renovation that restored much of the building's original look. Visitors can tour the restored historic offices of the Secretary of State, Treasurer, and Governor of the State of California. The building features exhibits and tours—and possibly an opportunity to watch the legislators debate a bill or cast a vote.

The museum offers exhibits, tours, film screenings, and occasional recreational and educational events.

Mount Airy Museum of Regional History [NC]

Description

The Mount Airy Museum of Regional History is dedicated to preserving the history of Mount Airy and the surrounding area. The museum houses a variety of permanent and temporary exhibits, and also is home to a research library.

The museum offers guided tours, field trip programs, exhibits, and special events. The website offers an events calendar, a brief history of the Mount Airy region, and visitor information.

Fort Bend Museum Complex [TX]

Description

The Fort Bend Museum Complex presents the local history of the Brazos River and Fort Bend County, Texas. The complex includes the Long-Smith Cottage, the 1883 John M. Moore Home, the McFarlane House, and a history museum. The 1840 Greek Revival Long-Smith Cottage was once the residence of Jane Long (1798-1880), known as the "Mother of Texas." She is thought to be the first English-speaking woman to give birth to a baby in Texas. Today, the cottage is styled to depict 1840s and 1860's middle-class life in Richmond, Texas. The neoclassical 1883 John M. Moore Home belonged to a prominent area rancher and politician, John M. Moore. The house holds period rooms, meeting rooms, and exhibits. The museum offers dioramas of key historical periods, including the 1821 settlement, the Texas Revolution (1835-1836), the plantation period, and the Civil War.

The museum offers period rooms, exhibits, tours, school tours, school walking tours, school outreach programs, a traveling trunk, Scout programs, junior docent positions, and summer activities. The website offers activities, extra information, and suggested reading lists for teachers.

State Historical Society of North Dakota and North Dakota Heritage Center

Description

The State Historical Society of North Dakota preserves and presents the history of the state of North Dakota. To this end, the society operates extensive archives and a heritage center. The Main Gallery offers an overview of North Dakota history from the Late Cretaceous (circa 65 million years ago) to the 1930s. A number of temporary exhibits are also on view at any given time.

The society offers exhibits, a children's area, school tours, archival and genealogical library access, and research assistance. A fee is charged for research assistance. The website offers online archival materials, lesson plans, and virtual exhibits.

Lake George Historical Association and Museum [NY]

Description

The Lake George Historical Association seeks to preserve and share the history of the Lake George region, New York. To this end, the society operates a museum of local history, located within an 1845 courthouse. The museum contains the original courtroom and jail cells. Collection highlights include a plaster sculpture by John Rogers (1829-1904); a 1756 powder horn; and a chemical tank, which preceded modern day fire extinguishers.

The museum offers exhibits and tours. The website offers 10 historical photographs.

Greenbelt Museum [MD]

Description

Greenbelt was developed as a New Deal planned community in 1937. A historic house museum presents middle class life during the Great Depression and World War II. Years depicted range from 1936 to 1952. Furnishings within the interior were designed by the New Deal’s Special Skills Division. Thew New Deal, introduced by President Franklin Delano Roosevelt between 1933 and 1935, sought to offer relief to the unemployed and stimulate the economy of the Great Depression era (1929-the late 1930s or early 1940s).

The museum offers guided tours, exhibits, lectures, educational programs, self-guided walking tours, and 90-minute guided walking tours.

Tillamook County Pioneer Museum [OR]

Description

The Tillamook County Pioneer Museum chronicles the history of the peoples of Tillamook County, from the Tillamook Indians to Captain Gray's 1788 voyabe into the Tillamook Bay. The Pioneer Museum now contains over 35,000 items, covering Tillamook county history from the prehistorical periods up to the modern day.

The museum offers exhibits and guided tours. The website offers visitor information and a history of the museum.