Liberty Hall Historic Site [KY]

Description

The Liberty Hall Historic Site presents the life of Senator John Brown (1757-1837) and his descendants. Margaretta Mason Brown, John's wife, promoted abolitionism and women's education. The site consists of the 1796 Federal-style Liberty Hall, home of Brown; the 1835 Greek Revival Orlando Brown House, home of one of Brown's sons; and the surrounding grounds and gardens.

The site offers period rooms; 75-minute tours of both residences; a living history outreach presentation with hands-on activities; and an educational program for students, which includes a 17-minute film. Advance notice is required for groups of 10 or more. The site is only partially wheelchair accessible. The website offers descriptions and images of select artifacts.

Essex Ship Building Museum [MA]

Description

The Essex Ship Building Museum chronicles the history of the most successful industry in the town of Essex, the shipbuilding industry, and the history of Essex more generally.

The museum offers educational programs, guided tours, professional development for teachers, occasional presentations, and evening classes on a variety of topics. The website offers visitor information, information regarding all programs offered by the museum, and a calendar of events.

Circus World Museum [WI]

Description

The Circus World Museum chronicles the history of the American Circus, from its inception in the late 1700s until the present day. The museum features a live circus in addition to a library and research center.

The museum offers field trip programs, a library and research center, special events including festivals and shows. The website offers visitor information, an events calendar, and a history of Circus World.

Montgomery County Historical Society and Museums [IA]

Description

The Montgomery County Historical Society seeks to preserve and share the history of Montgomery County, IA. To this end, the society operates a library, history center, and five historic structures. The 1853 and 1866 cabins, 1870 schoolhouse, and the general store and post office are furnished to period. The 1884 Nims barn presents information on agricultural history.

The society offers period rooms; exhibits on military history, local companies, agriculture, and the Masonic lodge; educational programs; a reference and archival collection available to the public at the History Center.

Southampton Historical Museums and Research Center [NY]

Description

The Southampton Historical Museums and Research Center seeks to preserve and share the history of Southampton, New York. To this end, the center operates a number of historical properties, including a paint store; blacksmith shop; one-room schoolhouse; carriage barn; and the main building, a sea captain's home, dating to 1843. Topics covered include farming, whaling, and local history.

The center offers period rooms and exhibits.

The Greenbrier Historical Society and North House Museum [WV]

Description

The Greenbrier Historical Society seeks to preserve and share the history of the Greenbrier area, West Virginia. To this end, the society operates the North House Museum and an archival collection. The archives contain documents dating as far back as the 1700s. The North House Museum, housed in an 1820 residence, presents life between the Revolutionary War and World War II.

The museum offers guided tours, tea and tour programs, historic district walking tours, a one-hour educational program on 1850s manners and games, archival access, and research assistance. A nominal fee is charged for archival access. Reservations are required for educational programs, the tea and tour combination, and walking tours.

San Lorenzo Valley Museum [CA]

Description

The San Lorenzo Valley Museum presents the history of California's San Lorenzo Valley. The museum is housed in a National Register old-growth redwood church built in 1906, and permanent exhibits include a logging display and a circa 1900s kitchen. The kitchen permits demonstration of its equipment to students.

The San Lorenzo Valley Museum offers docent-led tours of the museum to students of 2nd grade community history study, charter and home schools. 'Then and Now' presentations encourage historical comparisons using logging, railroad, antique kitchen, circa 1900 schoolroom, and rotating exhibits with accompanying hands-on activities. Hands-on activities are varied, including washing clothes in a tub with washboards and hand-wringer, making an Ohlone toy, or stenciling bookmarks.

Mai Wah Society and Museum [MT]

Description

The Mai Wah Society is dedicated to preserving the history of Asian immigrants in the Rocky Mountain region. The Mai Wah Society has worked to Mai Wah Noodle Parlor buildings, which now serve as a museum of the culture and heritage of Asian immigrants in Butte, Montana.

The museum offers exhibits, tours, and occasional special events, including a Chinese New Year celebration. The website offers visitor information and a brief history of the building which houses the museum.