November 2010

The mansion's history encompasses the antebellum, Civil War, and early Reconstruction stages in the state's history. After a complete renovation to restore the mansion's complete antebellum layout, coloration, and structure, the home was reopened in late 2001. The home now stands as a historic house museum.

Originally a cotton warehouse built in 1845, the Marietta Museum of History was established in 1996. Collections include exhibits on Civil War, local history, home life, and the military. The most unique exhibit at the museum is the Civil War collection which features the history of the Georgia Military Institute. The museum also offers an outreach program, a lecture series, and a county festival.

The Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum has served three generations of Long Islanders, having opened its doors to the public in 1942. The Whaling Museum is the only facility on Long Island and in New York State open year-round which focuses primarily on the whaling history of the region. Its collection provides the community and its constituents with a significant link to the understanding of one of Long Island’s earliest major industries- whaling. The collection was formed by the local community who recognized the need for a repository to preserve the region’s local maritime history and Cold Spring Harbor’s whaling past.

Scout troops from all across the nation gather to participate in programs at the home, as well as learn more about the organization's founder. The house was built in 1821 and has been elegantly restored to reflect the original tastes of the Gordon family lifestyle, including some of Juliette's paintings. This historic home was Savannah's first National Historic Landmark.

Life in the 1800s is depicted in the rear room, along with farm tools of generation's back. The railroad first came to Deer Park in 1842, and stagecoaches came to the village and down to the dock to meet the ferries to Fire Island and Oak Beaches. By the time the railroad came to Babylon, in the late 1800's we became a booming resort town with hotels and large estates. It was known as the "gilded age," 1870-1890.

Explore Smithsonian quality exhibits that bring to life the voice and visions of Oklahoma. Experience more than 50 topics and 2,000 artifacts reflecting Oklahoma's inspiring and adventurous past. Educate yourself and your family through cutting edge research and interpretive programs of Oklahoma's rich and diverse history.

Stories, spirits, triumphs and tragedy... the Oklahoma History Center is your opportunity to experience Oklahoma's inspiring and adventurous past.

This 2,625 acre park, which also includes Camp Rotary, is located along the banks of the North Branch of the Clinton River in Ray Township, in north central Macomb County. Historic Grist Mill, with its grain grinding machinery and exhibits, offers a rare look at the past. Mills like it once dotted Michigan's countryside. Today, only a few remain. Built in 1847, the mill operated until 1967.

The Wyandotte Museum maintains an archives and research room pertaining to the history and development of the City of Wyandotte, Michigan, and the surrounding area.

The Three Village Historical hung its sign outside the Society Headquarters at 93 North Country Road in Setauket. For thirty four years the Society had been operating out of rented and borrowed space. On May 14, 1998, the Historical Society purchased its first headquarters building from the Society for the Preservation of Long Island Antiquities (SPLIA). The new headquarters building gives the Society a physical presence in the community and establishes a cultural area on North Country Road with the neighboring Thompson House and Gallery North.

A place where Civil War history meets local Kennesaw locomotive history. The newly renovated Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History houses three permanent collections, as well as a space for special exhibits. The museum is a Smithsonian Affiliate and can host traveling Smithsonian exhibits and feature Smithsonian artifacts.