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Heritage Society At Sam Houston Park Houston, Texas
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Nestled in 19 acres of beautiful green parkland in the heart of downtown Houston, The... |
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Hermosa Beach Historical Society Hermosa Beach, California
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The Hermosa Beach Historical Society aims to preserve the rich young heritage of Hermosa... |
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Hershey Museum Hershey, Pennsylvania
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The Hershey Story guides visitors on a journey through Milton Hershey's lifetime and... |
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High Point Museum High Point, North Carolina
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The Museum is operated by the High Point Historical Society, a private, non-profit... |
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Highland County Museum And Heritage Center McDowell, Virginia
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First built as a residence in 1851, it served as a stagecoach stop, a hotel, and a Civil... |
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Hinsdale County Historical Society & Museum Lake City, Colorado
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The society's major function is to discover and collect material which may help to... |
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Historic Arkansas Museum Little Rock, Arkansas
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The Historic Arkansas Museum is a historic-site museum of Arkansas’ frontier days.... |
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Historic Augusta Incorporated Augusta, Georgia
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Historic Augusta, Inc. is a private, nonprofit membership organization dedicated to the... |
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Historic Brattonsville McConnells, South Carolina
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Historic Brattonsville is a 775-acre historic site that includes a Revolutionary War... |
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Historic Camden Revolutionary War Site Camden, South Carolina
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Visitors may choose a guided or self-guided tour to learn about Camden's early history,... |
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Historic Crab Orchard Museum And Pioneer Park Tazewell, Virginia
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This elegant historic house (Higginbotham House Museum) contains colonial furnishings. (... |
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Historic Deerfield Deerfield, Massachusetts
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Step into early America as and tour Historic Deerfield’s eleven house museums.... |
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Historic Landmarks Foundation Of Indiana Indianapolis, Indiana
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HLF, established by volunteers, ranks as the largest private statewide preservation group... |
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Historic London Town And Gardens Edgewater, Maryland
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Within the boundaries of this park was once the late 17th/early 18th-century town of... |
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Historic New Orleans Collection New Orleans, Louisiana
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The Historic New Orleans Collection is a museum, research center, and publisher dedicated... |
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Historic Rittenhousetown Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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At the heart of the thriving early industrial community known as RittenhouseTown, the... |
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Historic Ships In Baltimore Baltimore, Maryland
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In cooperation with the USS Constellation Museum, the Maritime Museum operates four... |
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Historic Southern Indiana Evansville, Indiana
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This heritage area contains numerous sites of historical significance, including... |
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Historic Wilmington Foundation Wilmington, North Carolina
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For 43 years, the Historic Wilmington Foundation has worked to preserve the architectural... |
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Historical Electronics Museum Linthicum, Maryland
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This museum showcases significant artifacts and literature throughout the history of the... |
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Historical Museum At Fort Missoula Missoula, Montana
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It is located on 32 acres at the core of historic Fort Missoula (1877-1947), an area... |
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Historical Society For Southeast New Mexico Roswell, New Mexico
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The stately home of Mr. and Mrs. James Phelps White, a Roswell Landmark since its... |
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Historical Society Of Baltimore County Cockeysville, Maryland
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The Baltimore County Almshouse, built in 1782, is the Historical Society of Baltimore... |
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Historical Society Of Cecil County Elkton, Maryland
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The Historical Society of Cecil County offers to visitors a research library, gallery... |
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Historical Society Of Cheshire County Keene, New Hampshire
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The Historical Society of Cheshire County offers a wide variety of activities for all... |
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Historical Society Of Delaware Wilmington, Delaware
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The Delaware History Center dominates the 500 block of Market Street Mall in downtown... |
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Historical Society Of Frederick County Frederick, Maryland
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Located in the "Crossroads of American History," the Museum of Frederick County... |
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Historical Society Of New Mexico Santa Fe, New Mexico
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Not only does the Historical Society of New Mexico provide a refuge for all of those... |
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Historical Society Of Old Randolph Randolph, New Jersey
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Along with the township’s Landmarks Committee, the HSOR oversees the Randolph... |
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Historical Society Of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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The Society's building, designed by Addison Hutton and listed on the City of Philadelphia... |
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Historical Society Of Rockland County New City, New York
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Comprised of four structures, a 7,200-square-foot museum of Rockland history and three... |
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Historical Society Of Washington D.C. Washington, District Of Columbia
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Located in the historic Carnegie Library building, the Historical Society of Washington... |
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History Center Diboll, Texas
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The History Center uses exhibits to showcase some of our vast collections of documents... |
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History Center In Tompkins County Ithaca, New York
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In order to accomplish this mission we preserve and encourage access to The History... |
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History Museum For Springfield Greene County Springfield, Missouri
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Originally housed in downtown Springfield, the History Museum found its first "real... |
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History Museum Of Western Virginia Roanoke, Virginia
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This Roanoke Valley history museum has an extensive and unique collection of artifacts.... |
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History Museum of Western Virginia Roanoke, Virginia
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Located in downtown Roanoke, the History Museum of Western Virginia covers centuries of... | |
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Hoard Historical Museum Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin
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Over 1400 volumes line the shelves of the Lincoln Era Library, connecting Abraham Lincoln... |
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Hoboken Historical Museum & Cultural Center Hoboken, New Jersey
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The Hoboken Historical Museum advances the understanding and exploration of Hoboken... |
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Hoggatt School Ames, Iowa
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The first schoolhouse in the vicinity was built in 1862 to serve area residents before... |
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Holland Land Office Museum Batvia, New York
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Before the territory could be opened up for settlement, it was necessary to obtain land... |
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Hollywood Historical Society Hollywood, Florida
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The Historical Society has over 18,000 items in its collection covering Hollywood's... |
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Homestead National Monument Beatrice, Nebraska
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The Homestead Act of 1862 has been called one the most important pieces of Legislation in... |
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Hopewell Museum Paris, Kentucky
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Currently, the museum features changing exhibits on the art and history of Bourbon County... |
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Hotel Halbrook Railroad And Local History Museum Dickson, Tennessee
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The first floor lobby and an upstairs hotel room have been furnished to represent the... |
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Houston Fire Museum Houston, Texas
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Experience what it was like for a 1950's fireman to recieve a fire call! With a working... |
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Howard County Historical Society Museum Kokomo, Indiana
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The mission of the HCHS is to collect, provide physical protection for, and make... |
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Hudson River Museum & Glenview Mansion Yonkers, New York
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Contemporary collections spill into the 15,000-square-foot addition. The Andrus... |
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Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area Albany, New York
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Revolutionary War stories, famous residences, scenic parks and gardens, and landscape... |
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Hunt Morgan House Lexington, Kentucky
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The Hunt-Morgan House, historically known as Hopemont, was built by John Wesley Hunt in... |
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Hutchinson County Historical Museum Borger, Texas
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The Hutchinson County Museum is a regional history museum in the Texas Panhandle. Our... |
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Idaho State Capitol Boise, Idaho
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Located in the heart of downtown Boise and constructed in the classical style of our... |
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Imlay City Historical Museum Imlay City, Michigan
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Imlay City Historical Museum also hosts several events throughout the year. The Imlay... |
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Imperial Calcasieu Museum Lake Charles, Louisiana
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The Historic Exhibit is a permanent exhibit with rotating artifacts depicting life from... |
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Independence Heritage Museum Independence, Oregon
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Independence and the surrounding area were originally occupied by the Kalapuyan Indians.... |
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Indiana Historical Society Indianapolis, Indiana
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This organization encourges both members and visitors to utilize the resources and... |
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Indiana State Museum Indianapolis, Indiana
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Constructed completely from Indiana materials including limestone, sandstone, steel,... |
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Indiana World War Memorial Plaza Historic District Indianapolis, Indiana
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Construction began on the Indiana World War Memorial Plaza in 1919 to honor the American... |
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Indianapolis Museum Of Art Indianapolis, Indiana
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One of the 10 oldest general art museums in the country, the Indianapolis Museum of art... |
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International Bowling Museum And Hall Of Fame St. Louis, Missouri
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More than 95 million people enjoy bowling, in 90 countries spanning 6 continents! Bowling... |
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International Spy Museum Washington, District Of Columbia
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The International Spy Museum opened in Washington, DC on July 19, 2002. It is the only... |
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Iowa Museum Association Cedar Falls, Iowa
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The Iowa Museum Association works with Iowa Museums to improve educational programs,... |
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Iron County Historical Society & Museum Arcadia, Missouri
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On June 26, 1974, a meeting sponsored by the Arcadia Valley Woman´s Study Club was... |
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Iron Hill Museum Newark, Delaware
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The Delaware Academy of Science operates this museum of local history housed in a former... |
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J.m. Davis Arms And Historical Museum Claremore, Oklahoma
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John Monroe Davis received his first gun at the age of 7. That was the start of his... |
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James D. Roberts House Carson City, Nevada
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Many residences and other buildings were moved from mining boomtown to mining boomtown... |
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Jean Lafitte National Historical Park And Preserve New Orleans, Louisiana
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The six sites of Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve offer something for... |
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Jefferson Historical Society Jefferson, Wisconsin
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The museum includes a collection of Native American arrowheads, an exhibit of stuffed... |
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Jefferson National Expansion Memorial St. Louis, Missouri
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Thomas Jefferson’s vision of the spread of freedom and democracy from “sea to... |
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Jenks Park And Cogswell Tower Central Falls, Rhode Island
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Originally the site of an Indian observation point used during the late-seventeenth-... |
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Jennings County Historical Society Vernon, Indiana
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The society is housed the North American House, built by Mr. Thomas J. Storey in 1838.... |
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Jerome Historical Society & Mine Museum Jerome, Arizona
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Once the fourth largest city in the Arizona Territory, Jerome boasted a population of... |
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Jerusalem Mill Kingsville, Maryland
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A 318 acre tract of land was patented to Nicholas Hempstead and John Walley in 1687, and... |
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Jewish Museum Of Maryland Baltimore, Maryland
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The Associated Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore runs this museum about the Jewish... |
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Jimmy Carter National Historic Site Plains, Georgia
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Whether you are a Carter enthusiast, a researcher, or just curious how a small town... |
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John Nicholas Brown Center Providence, Rhode Island
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The John Nicholas Brown Center is located in the historic Nightingale-Brown House on the... |
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Johnson County Museum Of History Franklin, Indiana
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The museum houses over 10,000 photographs, documents, and other various artifacts... |
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Johnston County Heritage Center Smithfield, North Carolina
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On display are some of the Heritage Center's most valuable artifacts: an original copy of... |
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Jonesborough Washington County History Museum And Archives Jonesborough, Tennessee
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Founded in 1982, the Jonesborough/Washington County History Museum and Archives collects... |
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Joplin Museum Complex Joplin, Missouri
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The Everett J. Ritchie Tri-State Mineral Museum boasts one of the world's most... |
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Judiciary History Center Honolulu, Hawaii
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Built by King Kamehameha V in 1874, the Judiciary History Center features exhibits and... |
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Kalaupapa National Historical Park Kalaupapa, Hawaii
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Kalaupapa National Historical Park was established on December 22, 1980. Now more than... |
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Kaller Historical Documents Marlboro, New Jersey
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The company appeared in "The Guinness Book of World Records" in 1995 for the... |
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Kansas Museum Of History Topeka, Kansas
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Award-winning exhibits on the state's colorful past fill the spacious main gallery at the... |
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Keeneland Racetrack Lexington, Kentucky
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Lexington, the heart of Kentucky "bluegrass," has been renowned for two... |
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Kell House Museum Wichita Falls, Texas
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The Museum features distinctive architecture designed by the local firm of Jones and... |
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Kenilworth Historical Museum & Research Center Kenilworth, Illinois
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The Kenilworth Historical Society was founded in 1922 to preserve and present the history... |
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Kennebunkport Historical Society Kennebunkport, Maine
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KHS serves as the primary historical resource for Kennebunkport. The collection of... |
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Kenosha History Center Kenosha, Wisconsin
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The Kenosha History Center includes two museum galleries: The Yesteryear Gallery and the... |
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Kentucky Derby Museum Louisville, Kentucky
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The museum consists of two floors of exhibit space, including a 360-degree theater that... |
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Kentucky Museum Bowling Green, Kentucky
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Located on the Western Kentucky University campus, this two-floor museum features... |
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Kern County Museum Bakersfield, California
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In addition to the many displays of Bakersfield history, walking through the park,... |
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King Ranch Kingsville, Texas
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The King Ranch Museum's permanent collections include: Toni Frissell's award-winning... |
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Klondike Gold Rush Seattle Unit National Historical Park Seattle, Washington
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The Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park Visitor Center offers visitors a chance... |
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Knox County Historical Society Mount Vernon, Ohio
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In addition to housing permanent collections, a research library and publishing an... |
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Koester House Museum Marysville, Kansas
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Still luxuriously furnished with the Koester belongings, including family portraits,... |
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Kona Historical Society Museum Kealakekua, Hawaii
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The building was constructed from native stones and lime mortar made from burned coral.... |
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La Crosse Riverside Museum La Crosse, Wisconsin
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In 1870, the steamboat War Eagle burned and sank at the docks in La Crosse. The Riverside... |
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Laconia Historical & Museum Society Laconia, New Hampshire
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The Laconia Historical and Museum Society is a private, non-profit organization dedicated... |
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Lake Champlain Maritime Museum Vergennes, Vermont
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Focusing on the maritime history and nautical archaeology of the Champlain Valley, the... |
American Heritage is proud to host the
National Portal to
Historic Collections
Recently added:
- American Revolution Center
- National Museum of Civil War Medicine
- National Museum of the U.S. Navy
- Manassas National Battlefield
- Maryland State House
In association with the
American Association for State and Local History
Why do we need a national nonprofit membership society for American history?
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“Save America’s Treasures” has been totally eliminated—the largest Federal program supporting preservation of such treasures as the original Star Spangled Banner and George Washington’s tent.
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65% of Americans don’t know what happened at the Constitutional Convention, according to a recent survey by Newsweek.
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The “Teaching American History” grants—the largest Federal program supporting history education—have been completely eliminated.
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Visits to the Top 20 Civil War battlefields have dropped in half from 1970 to 2009 according to official National Park Service statistics.
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40% of Americans can’t identify whom we fought in World War II, according to a recent survey by Newsweek.
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A quarter of Americans believe Congress shares power over U.S. foreign policy with the United Nations, according to a recent Annenberg survey.
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“There is little that is more important for an American citizen to know than the history and traditions of his country,” John F. Kennedy wrote in American Heritage.
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The “We the People Program,” which touched some 30 million students and 90,000 teachers over 25 years, has been completely eliminated.
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Two-thirds of Americans could not correctly name Yorktown as the last major military action of the American Revolution, according to a recent national Gallup survey.
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The National Heritage Areas and Scenic Byways program, the only major Federal program encouraging visits to historic places, has been completely eliminated in Congressional committee.
