November 2010

Built by Stephen Hancock in 1785, this restored farmhouse depicts over 200 years of American farm life.

Hancock’s Resolution is a small farmhouse that is considered a national treasure for how it authentically depicts the remote American countryside as it existed for hundreds of years.  Since its construction in 1785, it has witnessed centuries of American history, beginning with John Smith’s exploration of the Chesapeake.  The museum house also depicts the lives of American Indians, life on the Chesapeake during the War of 1812, and pre-Civil War commerce.  The historic home hosts several living history events throughout the year, such as War of 1812 reenactments.

This site is a reconstruction of an important American fort that withstood a British siege during the War of 1812.

In February 1813, American soldiers under the command of William Henry Harrison began building Fort Meigs to protect against invading British forces. Upon completion, the structure was the largest wooden fortification in North America.

The British Army laid seige to the fort on May 1, 1813. American forces under Harrison held out successfully, and the British lifted the seige on May 9. Two months later they attempted another unsuccessful seige. After this second attempt, the British withdrew from the area and Harrison ordered the fort dismantled.

The Sackets Harbor Battlefield was the site of two battles during the War of 1812.

Today the Sackets Harbor Battlefield and its role in the War of 1812 is interpreted to the public by exhibits, outdoor signs, guided and self-guided tours, and a restored 1850's Navy Yard and Commandant's House. During the summer months, guides dressed in War of 1812 period military clothing reenact the camp life of the common soldier.

The Erie Maritime Museum is the homeport of the historic Flagship Niagara that won the Battle of Lake Erie during the War of 1812.

As homeport of the Flagship Niagara, the Erie Maritime Museum presents the story of the Niagara as the reconstructed flagship of Pennsylvania and the warship that won the Battle of Lake Erie in the War of 1812. Offering a wide range of multi-media and interactive exhibits and coupled with lively interpretive programs, Erie Maritime Museum vividly illustrates Niagara's history and the region's rich maritime heritage.

Fort Mackinac was a major military outpost during the Revolutionary War and War of 1812.

This home of Gustav Stickley, "Father of the Art & Crafts Movement", showcases his contributions to the decorative arts movement.

The 1911 Main Log House at Craftsman Farms was the former home of noted home designer, publisher, philosopher, and social critic, Gustav Stickley. Stickley is considered the "Father of the Arts & Crafts Movement" in America. The 5,000 square-foot log house is one of the most significant landmarks of the Arts & Crafts Movement. The site, a National Historic Landmark, comprises 27 1/4 acres of the original 650-acre tract, which straddled the road that is now Route 10.

Originally owned by General Joseph Revere, grandson of Paul Revere, the property is now open to the public as a living history farm.

Designated as the first living historical farm in New Jersey, Fosterfields is a working, early twentieth century farm that is open to the public. Notably, the Foster's acreage is still intact, as are many of the original buildings. Demonstrations include seasonal plantings, cultivating, harvesting, and milking. Special programs held during the year feature sheep shearing, carriage driving and period cooking. In the spring, young animals are a major attraction. The farm hosts the New Jersey Sheep Dog Trials on Labor Day Weekend and an annual Civil War encampment every fall. Permanent exhibits and periodic displays may be viewed in the Visitor's Center. On a daily basis, visitors are invited to engage in a variety of farm and garden hands-on activities. Open to the public since 2002, the circa 1920s farmhouse highlights domestic life of the farm superintendent and his family. Guided tours of The Willows focus on the Foster family and their home during the early twentieth century. An archives is available to researchers.

The Peralta Adobe and Fallon House stand as memorials to the distinct cultural heritage of San Jose.

The Peralta Adobe is San José’s oldest address. Built in 1797, the Peralta Adobe is the last remaining structure from El Pueblo de San José de Guadalupe. See the Adobe’s horno, an outside working oven or venture inside the home and see two rooms furnished as they might have been when they were occupied by the Gonzales and Peralta families.

The exquisite Fallon House was built in 1855 by one of San José’s earliest mayors. The Victorian mansion showcases 15 fully furnished rooms typical of the Victorian period. Learn about Thomas Fallon, a frontiersman in the John C. Fremont expedition, and Carmel Fallon, the daughter of one of the most prominent Mexican landowners in California.

The History Park is composed of historic buildings and homes which preserve the heritage of the San Jose area.

Located at the south end of Kelley Park, this beautiful park, with 27 original and replica homes, businesses and landmarks, highlights periods of Santa Clara Valley's past. Complete with paved streets, running trolleys and a cafe, this 14-acre site has the charm and ambiance of an old-time village. The exhibit galleries are located in the Pacific Hotel.

The Heritage Square Museum is a living history museum reflecting the settlement and development of Southern California from the Civil War to the early 20th Century.

A living history museum reflecting the settlement and development of Southern California from the Civil War to the early 20th Century, Heritage Square Museum offers visitors a look into the everyday lives of Southern Californians at the close of the 19th Century.