The Munster Historical Society protects and preserves local history. The society also owns and operates the Kaske House Museum, which is open the first and third Saturday of every month.
The society offers individual or group tours of the Kaske House Museum year-round, along with other events including banquets and lectures. The website offers visitor information and a brief history of Munster.
The Medina Historical Society preserves the history of Western New York, especially the town of Medina. The society maintains a small museum in the society headquarters, which is open to the public year-round and by special appointment.
The society offers exhibits and special events throughout the year. The website offers photographs of Medina, society news, an events calendar, and online versions of the society newsletter.
The Museum of the Confederacy is located in Richmond, Virginia, and is housed in the Civil War residence of Jefferson Davis, the president of the Confederacy. The home serves as both a historic house museum and general museum of the Confederacy.
The museum offers a variety of exhibits that showcase the history of the Confederacy, living history programs during the summer months, and tours for adults and children. The website offers teacher resources, including lesson plans and field trip information; visitor information; and a calendar of events.
The historical society preserves the history of the Moravia, New York area as well as the history of Millard Filmore, 13th President of the United States. The society runs the History House, a local history museum that features a variety of exhibits, as well as the Luther Research Center and Archives.
The house and research archives are open to the public by appointment. The website offers visitor information and links to other Cayuga County historical resources.
The Winona County Historical Society is dedicated to preserving the history of Winona County, Minnesota. The society owns and operates three structures: the Winona County History Museum, the Bunnell House, and the Arches Museum of Pioneer Life. The mid-1800s Bunnell House, which currently serves as a historic house museum, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
The society offers guided interpretive tours of the Bunnell House, exhibits and events at the Winona County Historical Museum that chronicle the history of Winona County, and exhibits and events at the Arches Museum which showcase pioneer life. The Arches Museum is one of the nation's few remaining roadside museums, and also includes a log home and barn. The website offers visitor information and a brief history for all three locations.
The Moss Mansion was built at the turn of the century in Billings, Montana, and today serves as a historic house museum. The Mansion is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and was designed by noted New York architect Henry Janeway Hardenbergh. Visitors to the museum can admire the architecture, red sandstone construction, and antique furnishings of the carefully restored home.
The Mansion offers one-hour guided tours and occasional special events. The website offers a history of the mansion, a small photo gallery, visitor information, and an events calendar.
The Hudson River Maritime Museum is the only museum in New York State focusing exclusively on the maritime history of the Hudson River, its tributaries, and the industries that developed around it.
The museum offers both indoor and outdoor exhibits on Hudson maritime history, special events, guided tours of the museum, and boat rides to the historic Roundout Lighthouse. The website offers visitor information, information regarding school tours, and an events calendar.
The Society operates a local history museum, displaying artifacts related to local history, including apparel, furniture, and horse-drawn carriages.
The museum offers exhibits and tours throughout the year. The website offers a brief history of the museum as well as basic visitor information.
The DeKalb History Center preserves and presents the history of DeKalb County, Georgia. The Center is composed of three distinct organizations, the McCurdy Family Research Center, which preserves the genealogical history of DeKalb County; the Jim Cherry Museum, a local history museum; and the society itself.
The Jim Cherry Museum features four permanent exhibits: DeKalb: The First Hundred Years, Johnny Reb and Billy Yank: The Life of the Common Soldier, DeKalb at War, and DeKalb Then and Now. The museum also offers guided tours and periodic events. The McCurdy Family Research Center offers genealogical research materials and services. The website offers visitor information, an online research section, and a history of DeKalb County.
The Charleston Museum has the distinction of being America's first museum. The museum focuses on the history of Charleston and the South Carolina Lowcountry. In addition to the museum, the organization also maintains two historic houses, the 1803 Joseph Manigault House and the 1772 Heyward-Washington House.
The museum offers educational programs for elementary, middle, and high school students, as well as presentations tailored specifically to home-schooled children. The museum also offers a variety of exhibits, including traveling exhibits, and guided tours; the two historic house museums are also open for tours. The website offers online lesson plans, visitor information, an events calendar, information regarding the museum's educational programs, and histories of the two historic house museums.