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Historical Society Of Seabrook & Brown Library Seabrook, New Hampshire
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Historical Society Of The Town Of Greenwich Cos Cob, Connecticut
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The grounds and gardens have been restored to their appearance during the Cos Cob... |
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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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Historical Society Of Western Virginia Roanoke, Virginia
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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 House Museum Terra Alta, West Virginia
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Operated by the Preston County Historical Society and housed in the former 1892 Terra... |
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History Museum Of Los Gatos Los Gatos, California
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At the museum, visitors can find out how "Mountain Charlie" McKiernan, a... |
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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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Hiwan Homestead Museum Evergreen, Colorado
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This 17-room log lodge was placed on the National Register of Historic Places because of... |
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Hixon House La Crosse, Wisconsin
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Begun in 1859 by lumber baron Gideon Hixon, this Italianate house features beautiful... |
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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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Holocaust Museum And Study Center Spring Valley, New York
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“Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” George... |
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Hood Museum Of Art Hanover, New Hampshire
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The study of art has long been an integral component of the curriculum at Dartmouth... |
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Hoover Historical Center North Canton, Ohio
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Among the interactives on the tour is a push-button to activate a recording of Hoover... |
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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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Hot Springs County Museum And Cultural Center Thermopolis, Wyoming
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The museum has a Main Street exhibit which contains recreations of a dozen stores from... |
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Hotel De Paris Museum Georgetown, Colorado
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The NSCDA in Colorado purchased the building in 1954 and now operates it as the only... |
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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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House Of Seven Gables Salem, Massachusetts
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Built in 1668, the House of Seven Gables is the oldest surviving 17th century wooden... |
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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 Center Of African American Culture Columbia, Maryland
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The museum, children's library, and research library of this center preserve the history... |
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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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Hubbard Museum Of The American West Ruidoso Downs, New Mexico
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The mission of the Hubbard Museum of the American West is to collect, preserve and... |
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Hudson River Maritime Museum Kingston, New York
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With a collection comprised of paintings, prints, photographs, vessel blueprints,... |
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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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Hulihe`e Palace Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
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Built in 1838 by Governor John Adams Kuakini (cousin of King Kamehameha), Hulihe`e Palace... |
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Humanities And Social Science Library New York, New York
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The Carl H. Pforzheimer Collection of Shelley and His Circle is one of the world's... |
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Hunt Hill Farm Trust New Milford, Connecticut
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The trust is devoted to protecting this piece of New England agricultural history - the... |
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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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Hurley Heritage Society & Museum Hurley, New York
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Main Street has the oldest concentration of privately owned Stone Houses in the United... |
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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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Hyde Collection Glens Falls, New York
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The Museum offers a world class collection of objects that span the history of western... |
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Hyde Log Cabin Grand Isle, Vermont
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This one-and-a half story structure was built by Jedediah Hyde, Jr. circa 1783. Made of... |
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Idaho Black History Museum Boise, Idaho
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The Idaho Black History Museum is housed in the former St. Paul Baptist Church Building,... |
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Idaho Military History Museum Boise, Idaho
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Exhibits at this museum founded in 1995 cover a large array of military related topics,... |
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Ilanka Cultural Center Cordova, Alaska
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Opened in 2004, the Ilanka Cultural Center celebrates the history and culture of Native... |
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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 Hall National Historic Landmark Wheeling, West Virginia
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Nearly six years before President Lincoln signed the proclamation making West Virginia... |
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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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Independence Seaport Museum Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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Visitors can explore the science, history and art of boats and boat building at the... |
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Indian River Life Saving Station Rehoboth Beach, Delaware
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The station was built in 1876 for use by the United States Lifesaving Service, a... |
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Indian Temple Mound Museum Fort Walton Beach, Florida
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Run by the City of Fort Walton Beach, the Indian Temple Mound Museum houses a pre-... |
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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 Motor Speedway Hall Of Fame Museum Indianapolis, Indiana
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The Hall of Fame Museum displays the equipment and methods used for timing and scoring... |
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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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Inland Water Route Historical Society & Museum Alanson, Michigan
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The Inland Route, known to the Indians and fur traders, included Round Lake (near Lake... |
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Institute Of Texan Cultures San Antonio, Texas
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UTSA's Institute of Texan Cultures maintains 50,000 square feet of exhibit space. The... |
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International Bluegrass Museum Owensboro, Kentucky
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This museum houses a vast collection of bluegrass music memorabilia. Several interesting... |
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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 Civil Rights Center & Museum Greensboro, North Carolina
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The Woolworth Building, where the famous Greensboro sit-in occurred in 1960, now houses... |
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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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Interurban Railway Museum Plano, Texas
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On December 31, 1948, the Denison to Dallas Interurban made its last run. Today, the... |
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Inupiat Heritage Center Barrow, Alaska
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Located on what is known as "The Rooftop of the World," this center tells the... |
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Iolani Palace Honolulu, Hawaii
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This was the official residence of the Hawaiian Kingdom's last two monarchs--King... |
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Iowa Great Lakes Maritime Museum Arnolds Park, Iowa
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View rare artifacts and immerse yourself in the lore of the Iowa Great Lakes. See a rare... |
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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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Irish American Heritage Museum East Durham, New York
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The museum develops and presents exhibitions and sponsors activities to educate Irish... |
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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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Iroquois Indian Museum Howes Cave, New York
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Located in a building inspired by the traditional longhouse, the museum contains a vast... |
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Isett Acres Museum Huntingdon, Pennsylvania
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The museum is said to hold over 35,000 antiques and collectibles, encompassing all... |
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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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Jack London State Historic Park Glen Ellen, California
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The park is a memorial to writer and adventurer Jack London, who made his home at the... |
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Jackson Barracks Military Museum New Orleans, Louisiana
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The Museum features historic battalion flags, parade uniforms, honors and decorations... |
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Jackson Hole Historical Society And Museum Jackson, Wyoming
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The Jackson Hole Museum began in 1958 as a private history museum to house the lifetime... |
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Jacksonville Historical Society Jacksonville, Florida
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This towering Gothic Revival church is the largest pre-1901 house of worship in... |
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Jacksonville Museum Of Military History Jacksonville, Arkansas
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The Jacksonville Museum of Military History's tradition of service began when the... |
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Jacksonville Museum Of Science & History Jacksonville, Florida
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The museum displays 12,000 years of history in the Currents of Time exhibit or explore... |
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Jake Jackson Museum And History Center Weaverville, California
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The museum houses a collection of rare firearms that were the core of the first artifacts... |
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James A. Ramage Civil War Museum Fort Wright, Kentucky
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This civil war museum preserves and interprets Northern Kentucky's unique role in the... |
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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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James Fenimore Cooper House Burlington City, New Jersey
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Built in 1780, the James Fenimore Cooper House saw the birth of the celebrated American... |
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James K. Polk Memorial Pineville, North Carolina
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The state historic site commemorates significant events in the Polk administration: the... |
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James Madison Museum Orange, Virginia
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The James Madison Museum houses exhibits on James and Dolley Madison, featuring one of... |
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James Whitcomb Riley Museum Indianapolis, Indiana
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The house of Hoosier Poet James Whitcomb Riley embodies the sophistication of society... |
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Jamestown Historical Society & Museum Jamestown, Rhode Island
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The society produces four public summer events to promote interest in the Town's history... |
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Jamestown Settlement Williamsburg, Virginia
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This is the re-created Jamestown, which features the fort, three ships, and an Indian... |
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Japanese American National Museum Los Angeles, California
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Rotating exhibits display numerous elements of Japanese life and art, both past and... |
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Jeff's Pirate Cove and Seaside Museum Ipan Talofofo, Guam
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Halfway between the Togcha River and the Cove sits a bunker built during World War II... |
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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 Patterson Park And Museum St. Leonard, Maryland
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Seventy archaelogical sites have discovered 9,000 years of human habitation of this area... |
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Jemez State Monument Heritage Area Jemez Springs, New Mexico
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The village of Giusewa was built in the narrow San Diego Canyon by the ancestors of the... |
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Jenkins Plantation Museum Lesage, West Virginia
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Jenkins Plantation has survived wars, floods, wind and weather. Since 1835 a large brick... |
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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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Jewish Historical Society Of Metrowest Whippany, New Jersey
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The mission of the Jewish Historical Society of MetroWest, founded in 1990 by Saul... |
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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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Jim Gatchell Memorial Museum Buffalo, Wyoming
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Jim Gatchell came to Buffalo in 1900 to establish a drug store on Buffalo’s Main... |
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Joachim Regional Museum Dickinson, North Dakota
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The Joachim museum includes art and history exhibits of regional significance, features... |
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John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art Sarasota, Florida
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Initially built to house John Ringling's personal art collection, the John and Maple... |
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John Brown Farm State Historic Site Lake Placid, New York
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Radical abolitionist John Brown and his two sons purchased the 244-acre farm in 1849,... |
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John Brown Museum Osawatomie, Kansas
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Reverend Samuel Adair and his wife, Florella were peaceful abolitionists who came to... |
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John Dubois Maritime Museum Greenwich, New Jersey
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The John Dubois Maritime Museum houses a large collection of Southern New Jersey Maritime... |
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John Fox, Jr. House Big Stone Gap, Virginia
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The house was built in 1888, and is filled with beautiful furnishings and mementos of the... |
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Recently added:
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- 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.
