Museums

Pioneer Village Pioneer Village- Comprises 28 buildings on 20 acres housing over 50,000 irreplaceable items of historical value, restored to operating order, arranged in groups and also in the ch… The Friends of Fort Atkinson The Friends of Fort Atkinson- From 1820 to 1827 was the most westerly military post, includes special events, schedule, history and photo gallery located at Fort Calhoun. Museum of the Northern Great Plains Museum of the Northern Great Plains- A homestead village of businesses from the era of the 1920s. Includes a photo album and visitor's guide. Located at Fort Benton. The World Museum of Mining The World Museum of Mining- A museum on the west edge of Butte that includes exhibits and guided tours through a recreated 1890's frontier town with mining-related artifacts and e… Historic St Mary's Mission Historic St Mary's Mission- The first permanent white settlement in Montana, and contains history of the mission, a pictorial view of the buildings and grounds, biographies, attra… Chief Plenty Coups State Park Chief Plenty Coups State Park- Features a home, store, tipi, modern museum, and grounds for walking and picnicking, and provides photos, attractions, location and map, and special… Huntley Project Museum of Irrigated Agriculture Huntley Project Museum of Irrigated Agriculture- Features history of the homesteading era and life on the farm. Offers opportunity to watch the harvesting of traditional crops, ta… Missouri Town 1855 Missouri Town 1855- A farming community composed of over 25 buildings dating from 1820-1860, and containing images and directions located at Lee’s Summit. Watkins Woolen Mill State Historic Site and State Park Watkins Woolen Mill State Historic Site and State Park- The historic area includes the Waltus L. Watkins family home, a 19th century woolen factory, the remain of the family's lar… Poplar Heights Farm Poplar Heights Farm- A farm currently under restoration that includes a home and barns of the 1870s containing news, events and restoration information located at Butler. Grand Village of the Natchez Indians Grand Village of the Natchez Indians- The village site featuring a museum, a reconstructed home, and three ceremonial mounds, and includes visiting hours, location, and contact in… Historic Jefferson College Historic Jefferson College- The first educational institution of higher learning in Mississippi that includes a restored dormitory room, student dining room, kitchen buildings, an… Minnesota Historical Society - Oliver H. Kelley Farm Minnesota Historical Society - Oliver H. Kelley Farm- A working 1860s farm, containing the history, programs, events, gallery and visitor information located near Elk River. Steele County Historical Society - Village of Yesteryear Steele County Historical Society - Village of Yesteryear- Features two log cabins, railroad station and a caboose, general store/post office, fire station, farm machinery building… Gibbs Museum of Pioneer and Dakotah Life Gibbs Museum of Pioneer and Dakotah Life- Historical society and museum presenting pioneer and city history, 1833-2000. Includes guided tours, weekend activities, hours and admiss… The Henry Ford The Henry Ford- America's largest indoor/outdoor complex presents exhibits reflecting the change and innovation in American life, and includes calendar of events, hours, admission… Houghton County Historical Museum Houghton County Historical Museum- Preserves, presents, and interprets the history and culture of the Copper Country in the Upper Peninsula, and includes details of exhibits, phot… Copper Harbor Lighthouse Tour Copper Harbor Lighthouse Tour- Spotlights the lighthouse historic complex, which includes a maritime museum, shipwreck artifacts, Michigan's first commercial copper mine site, and… Tour of the Freedom Trail Tour of the Freedom Trail- Guided tours led by costumed historical interpreters sharing the history of colonial Boston and the American Revolution. Provides a booking form. Plimoth Plantation Plimoth Plantation- Features, the 1627 Pilgrim Village, Hobbamock's Homesite, Mayflower II, Crafts Center and the Nye Barn, and contains visitor information, history, news and eve… Nantucket Historical Association Nantucket Historical Association- Features the Whaling Museum, Hadwen House, Oldest House, Old Mill, Old Gaol, Quaker Meetinghouse, and the Hose Cart House, including information … Historic Deerfield Historic Deerfield- Thirteen museum houses built between 1730 and 1850, and the Flynt Center of Early New England Life displaying more than 25,000 objects made or used in America … Boston African American National Historic Site Boston African American National Historic Site- Explores the history of the 19th century free Black community of Boston consisting of 14 sites, and including history, programs, th… Old Sturbridge Village Old Sturbridge Village- Recreated early American village features over 40 staffed exhibits, including historic homes, craft shops, mills and farm buildings. Hancock Shaker Village Hancock Shaker Village- Historic former Shaker community located in Pittsfield. Old Schwamb Mill Old Schwamb Mill- The living industrial museum with a wooden mill built in the XVII century and hosting an oval-frame factory, since 1860. This is the oldest picture frame mill in… Furnace Town Living Heritage Museum Furnace Town Living Heritage Museum- A 19th century industrial village, and includes history, events and membership information located near Snow Hill. Carroll County - Farm Museum Carroll County - Farm Museum- Grounds includes the original farmhouse (1852-53), a bank barn, a smokehouse, broom shop, saddlery, springhouse, wagon shed, general store exhibit, a… Sotterley Plantation Sotterley Plantation- The only remaining Tidewater Plantation in Maryland that is open to the public, and contains educational programs, history, news and events, and gallery loca… Rural Heritage Museum Rural Heritage Museum- Educational exhibits, resources and a restored log cabin and log home with plans for a rural village, and includes a photo tour, calendar of events, hours o… Hancock's Resolution Hancock's Resolution- Built in 1784-1785, this home is an example of early Chesapeake architecture and one of few existing stone buildings of that period in Anne Arundel County. I… Acadian Village Acadian Village- Provides a virtual tour of the Acadia Village, information about the Roy House and The Morneault House, directions, and admittance fees located at Van Buren. The Museums of Old York The Museums of Old York- The history and heritage of three centuries of life on the coast of Maine is displayed in eight buildings, including a library and research center. Washburn-Norlands Living History Center Washburn-Norlands Living History Center- The family home of one of the great political dynasties of the 19th century, the seven sons of Israel and Martha Washburn, built from 1867… Vermilionville Vermilionville- Authentically portrays a way of life preserved with a distinctly French accent situated on the banks of the Bayou Vermilion and recreates life in the Acadiana area… Acadian Village Acadian Village- A replica of a later 1800s village including a list of homes with information, gallery and calendar of events located at Lafayette. Old Fort Harrod State Park Old Fort Harrod State Park- The first permanent settlement west of the Alleghenies in what would become Central Kentucky established in 1774 by James Harrod with details, programs… Fort Boonesborough State Park Fort Boonesborough State Park- The second settlement established when Daniel Boone and his men reached the Kentucky River on April 1, 1775 with details, events and location locate… Locust Grove Locust Grove- Georgian mansion (c.1790)served as the last home of General George Rogers Clark, and features crafted furniture, portraits, prints, textiles, domestic objects and se… Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill- The remains of fourteen buildings including information on the life of the people, history and calendar of events located at Harrodsburg. Legler Barn Museum Legler Barn Museum- Operated by the Lenexa Historical Society. McPherson County Old Mill Museum McPherson County Old Mill Museum- Museum complex features restored 1898 flour mill, Swedish Pavilion from the 1904 World's Fair and buildings of historical note. Located in Lindsb… Old Cowtown Museum Old Cowtown Museum- Recreates Wichita and Sedgwick counties from 1865 to 1880. Includes details of collections and buildings, calendar of events, hours, admission, membership deta… Boot Hill Boot Hill- The Museum was founded in 1947 to collect, preserve and interpret the history of Dodge City. Pella Historical Village Pella Historical Village- Open air museum village celebrates its Dutch heritage through architectural models and antique Dutch heirlooms. Includes hours, admission fees and direct… Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum- With 16 historic buildings in its main complex and two National Register sites just outside the city, is home to over 23,000 artifacts that e… Nelson Pioneer Farm and Museum Nelson Pioneer Farm and Museum- Homestead that includes the home (1853) and the barn (1856) with upcoming events, library, and local history located at Oskaloosa. Living History Farms Living History Farms- Features 1875 frontier town with 18 buildings and other farm sites. Includes details, memberships, volunteer opportunities, hours and admissions, special eve… Conner Prairie Museum Conner Prairie Museum- Features five historic areas, a modern Museum Center and over 1,400 acres. Includes details of exhibits, hours, admission rates, membership and directions. … Historic New Harmony Historic New Harmony- A small town, where the simple wooden structures of the Harmonists blend with the modern architectural masterpieces on quiet tree-lined streets. Includes det…