November 2010

The society manages a museum in Shmucker Hall of the Luthern Theological Seminary, which was directly affected by the pivotal Battle of Gettysburg in July of 1863. The building sustained heavy damage and the Seminary treated hundreds of wounded Union soldiers during the 3-day battle. Today, visitors can tour the Seminary and museum and interpret the history of one of the defining moments of the Civil War.

The museum has extensive exhibits detailing the history of logging in Pennsylvania as well as a reconstructed logging camp and saw mill to give visitors an understanding of what life was like for the lumberjacks of the era.

For an engaging look into the history, ethnography, and art of Alaska, plan a trip to the Anchorage Museum--a great place for a casual visit or for more extensive research.

The largest museum in Alaska, the Anchorage Museum is a community-based institution with exhibits and programs on the art, history and cultures of Alaska. Over 20 exhibitions are presented each year to more than 200,000 visitors. The Museum also presents a full calendar of public programs and art classes.

The Botanical Society has brought major capital improvements to the Botanical Garden: the Lucile Halsell Conservatory, the Sullivan Carriage House, the Auld House, acquisition of Funston properties, the Texas Native Trail revitalization upgraded children’s facilities, and extensive landscape lighting. Community events sponsored by the Botanical Society (Shakespeare in the Park, Gardens by Moonlight, Concerts Under the Stars, Walk Across Texas, and plant sales) heighten public awareness of the Botanical Garden. Marketing and public relations efforts further extend the role of the Botanical Society in making the Botanical Garden a compelling attraction for the City of San Antonio.

The Cordell Hull Birthplace and Museum is a historic site owned by the State of Tennessee. It was placed under the TN Department of Environment and Conservation, Division of Parks in June 1997 by an act of the Tennessee General Assembly.

The site is located on 45-acres on the Highland Rim, near Byrdstown, north of Cookeville, near the Kentucky border. The site consists of a representation of Hull's log cabin birthplace, an activities center and a museum housing documents and artifacts. Also on the park is beautiful Bunkum Cave Trail leading to an overlook and the actual entrance of historic Bunkum Cave where Cordell Hull's father made moonshine years ago.

The Beaver County Historical Research and Landmarks Foundation was incorporated as a nonprofit organization on December 14, 1971.  It was later named the official Historical Society of Beaver County.  The purpose of the Foundation is the collection, preservation, and interpretation of Beaver County's historical sites, records and artifacts for the educational benefit of the public.

Built in 1909, the Cookeville Depot Museum features a Middle Tennessee Railroad HO Scale model train exhibit and a renovated L&N Caboose. Exhibits tell the history of locomotives owned and operated by the Tennessee Central Railroad from the earliest steam engines to the massive diesels in use when the Tennessee Central went out of business.

Hope Lodge was built between 1743 and 1748 by Samuel Morris, a prosperous Quaker entrepreneur. Morris acted as a farmer, shipowner, miller, ironmaster, shopowner, and owner of the mill now known as Mather Mill. Hope Lodge is an excellent example of early Georgian architecture, and it is possible that Edmund Woolley, architect of Independence Hall, offered advice in building. Samuel Morris owned the estate until his death in 1770, when it was inherited by his brother Joshua. Joshua in turn sold the property and dwelling to another Philadelphia merchant, William West. Mather Mill is also called Farmar's Mill. It was probably built in the late 17th century by Edward Farmar and was included in the 150 acres purchased by Samuel Morris. Samuel Morris's brother sold the mill and four acres of land to Isaac Mather, whose son built the present mill in 1820. It continued in operation until the late 19th century, and today is available for viewing.

The museum will take you on a journey as it explores the history and cultures of five of Alaska's indigenous groups.

The Alaska Native Heritage Center, a renowned cultural center and museum in Anchorage, is an exciting place where all people can come to expand their understanding of Alaska's first people. The museum shares the rich heritage of Alaska's eleven cultural groups drawing upon the lifeways of long ago, the wisdom of Native American elders, and the traditions that endure. The cultural center and museum is located in Northeast Anchorage, Alaska and is designed to enhance self-esteem among Native people and to encourage cross-cultural exchanges among all people.

In 1690, Samuel Burgess donated six acres to the Meeting for construction of the first meetinghouse in town, replacing the earliest on Biles Island in the Delaware. This became the nucleus around which the Village of Fallsington formed. During his second visit to North America, in 1699 through 1701, William Penn worshipped and preached at the meetinghouse. During the Revolution, Washington’s retreat across the Delaware in December 1776 brought war fearfully close. The majority of Quakers followed their pacifist tenets, but the Meeting raised subscriptions to relieve the suffering in Philadelphia during the British occupation of 1777 and 1778.