In the collection is the original surveyor's desk of Samuel Cooper and the iron barred window from the old Capon Bridge Post Office.
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The museum’s 22 galleries draw from a large collection of artifacts, including photographs, documents, 19th- and 20th-century furniture, and the archaeological remains of Indian civilizations, to help illustrate the history of
The current exhibit, Determined Lot: Resilient Pioneers Forge a New County’s Future, explores the development of agriculture in the Santa Ana River valley and other areas of Orange County. It recognizes the challenges faced by pioneer families: water supplies, natural predators, and harvest costs. Familiar names on today’s landscape come from this hardy group of early settlers. (from website)
Camp Washington-Carver, a Mountain Cultural Arts Center operated by the state of West Virginia, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. More than 10,000 people attended events this year at the camp. Each season features events chosen to preserve the arts and traditions of yesterday while perpetuating those of today.
Programs like the African-American Heritage Arts Camp and the Appalachian String Band Festival, along with the camp's Great Chestnut Lodge, the largest log structure of its kind in the world, make this site a favorite place for Mountain State festivities.
Tallahassee's Musem of Florida History analyzes and interprets the state's history while also following its citizens through the historic national and international events in which they participated. The museum's focus turns to cultural and social history in its permanent collection with exhibits such as "Seminole People of Florida."
The Museum is housed in the original 1794 Miller's Tavern and Inn located next to old Wellsburg Wharf on Main Street. The Inn once provided lodging for many early riverboat travelers.
The mansion, a focal point of the estate, evolved from a fieldstone farmhouse in 1781 to its present turn-of-the-century appearance. It is actually three structures moved together. Visitors enter the mansion through a Greek Revival portico to see a Renaissance great hall, a Jacobean dining room, a French drawing room, a library and a display which highlights the life and times of Governor Davis. Because the Davis' traveled widely, the furnishings are of varied styles and eras, including 16th century Flemish tapestries, Renaissance and neo-Renaissance pieces, l'art nouveau, silver and glass, fine paintings and porcelain figurines collected by Mrs. Davis.
The Western Center is home to a fascinating array of Native American artifacts and Ice Age fossils that were unearthed at Diamond Valley Lake. In "Postcards from the Past", visitors can learn about a typical 1880s.
The warm mineral springs that naturally bubble up in Berkeley Springs State Park have been prized for at least 250 years. Placed on the National Historic Register, the park includes the springs and the town's first spa and bathhouses.
George Washington was among the first visitors to the "fam'd warm springs" in 1748, '50 and '51 when the area was still frontier and part of the extensive land holdings of Washington's neighbor and mentor, Thomas Lord Fairfax. Washington eventually owned land both in town and along the Potomac; he wanted to own more. During the mid-1750s and the French and Indian War, Washington was involved in pursuing the "enemy" -- native Indians -- around the springs.
The historic home, built in 1853, features several different exhibits detailing American history. Exhibits on the first floor include the history of the Civil War in the Shenandoah Valley and several artifacts.
The second floor museum focuses on Belle Boyd with pictures of Martinsburg on post cards, and a collection of pictures of Belle. Also included are rooms dedicated to clothing of the late 19th century and a selection of wars America has been involved in.