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  Cowlitz County Historical Museum   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
The Cowlitz County Historical Museum was founded in 1949 to discover, interpret and disseminate the history of Cowlitz County and Southwest Washington.
The museum's extensive artifact and photograph collections and the large library of materials concerning Cowlitz County are used by interested citizens and scholars alike to research the history of a community, historical event or person.
The Cowlitz County Historical Museum is jointly operated by Cowlitz County, and the Cowlitz County Historical Society.
www.cowlitzcounty.org /museum   (409 words)

  
 Arkansas Museum Index   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
One of the largest county museums in the state, this one has several buildings representing pioneer homes, shops, stores, etc. Also, there are two large buildings housing farm implements, war memorabilia, and a collection of stone knives and projectile points that are as good as any in the state.
A couple of historical exhibits explain the geology of the area (this is America's largest ox-bow lake) and artifacts from and details of a civil war skirmish that took place nearby at Ditch Bayou, where 300 lightly armed Confederate cavalry held off a force of 10,000 Union troops.
This museum, operating in a basement and on a shoestring, is literally a veterans' military museum in that it's comprised of the private collections of things liberated (or looted, depending on your p.o.v.) by local veterans in the service of their country.
www.aristotle.net /~russjohn/museums/musindex.html   (10778 words)

  
 New York State Historical Societies, New York History Net
Founded in 1863, the Brooklyn Historical Society is a nationally renowned urban history center dedicated to the exploration and preservation of documents, artwork and artifacts representative of Brooklyn's diverse cultures past and present.
Ossining Historical Society - organized in 1931 to educate the public in the history and traditions of Ossining on Hudson and vicinity.
Roosevelt Island Historical Society - The mission of the society is to Preserve the history of the island thru educational projects, lectures, tours, exhibits and outreach to the community and others interested in this unique community; Restore and preserve the landmark structures on the island; Collect and maintain an archive of written material and memorabelia.
www.nyhistory.com /links/historical_societies.htm   (1861 words)

  
 Museum of Beer and Brewing
To further the mission of the Museum of Beer and Brewing the founders envision the creation of an organization that will preserve and showcase the history of beer and the brewing industry throughout the centuries for the benefit, enjoyment and education of the public.
Therefore, the Museum of Beer and Brewing, a not-for-profit corporation affiliated with the Wisconsin State Historical Society was established.
The museum is assembling a treasure trove of breweriana: rare vintage photos, beer related labels and containers, advertising materials of all kinds, as well as unique brewery related artifacts an loan or donated by collectors, historians and by breweries, both large and small, throughout North America and the world.
www.brewingmuseum.org   (436 words)

  
 Lake Stevens Historical Society   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
The Lake Stevens Historical Society's purpose is to gather and preserve historical information and artifacts about the Lake Stevens area, and develop informational methods to inform and educate the Lake Stevens community about its historical past.
The Lake Stevens Historical Museum is known as one of the finest small-town museums in the state.
The museum opened in September of 1989, on the 100th anniversary of the day Washington was admitted to the Union as a state.
www.lakestevens.org /service/history.html   (1523 words)

  
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The administrative offices of the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs and its divisions are located in Des Moines at 600 E. Locust Street in the State Historical Society of Iowa building.
Housed within the State Historical Society building in Des Moines (600 E. Locust Street) are the historical museum, historical library and archives.
The Iowa City library and archives branch is located at the State Historical Society of Iowa Centennial Building, 402 Iowa Avenue.
www.culturalaffairs.org /facility/locations_and_hours.htm   (426 words)

  
 Southwest Virginia Museum State Park   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
The museum is housed in a mansion built in the 1880s by Rufus Ayers, a Virginia attorney general.
The museum was acquired by the commonwealth in 1946 from the Slemp Foundation, established by C. Bascom Slemp, private secretary to President Calvin Coolidge and a member of the U. Congress.
The museum chronicles the exploration and development of the town and surrounding area during the 1890s coal boom, as well as the pioneer period.
www.dcr.state.va.us /parks/swvamus.htm   (925 words)

  
 Museum and Education Division, State Historical Society of North Dakota
The State Historical Society of North Dakota has operated since 1895 as the state's department of history, archeology, museums, and archives.
We are the State's attic, storing and taking care of treasures from the past, using those artifacts in exhibits, and facilitating research.
Photographs shown on the State Historical Society of North Dakota's web site are taken from the collections of the State Historical Society of North Dakota and may not be included in any publication, printed or online, without the written permission of the Society.
www.state.nd.us /hist/mus.htm   (223 words)

  
 Louisiana State Oil and Gas Museum
The Caddo-Pine Island Oil and Historical Society sponsors the town museum which is now under the control of the Louisiana Department of State.
The Louisiana State Oil and Gas Museum is housed in a brand new 12,000 square foot, state of the art facilaty containing some of the newest exhibits in the state.
In addition to three historic boom town buildings and numerous outdoor exhibits on display, Texaco has donated an oil derrick which now stands beside the museum, along with other early oilfield equipment and the first home of the museum, the old railroad depot, donated by Kansas City Southern Railroad.
www.sec.state.la.us /museums/oil/oil-index.htm   (583 words)

  
 Idaho Historical Museum
The Museum is the only interpretive center in the state to concentrate on Idaho and regional history.
Four trunks created by the tribe were given to the Museum so that the rich heritage of the Nez Perce could be shared with the citizens of the state of Idaho.
Museum worksheets (appropriate for grades 3-6), sent to you when you make arrangements for your visit, will encourage each student to explore the many topics presented in the exhibits.
www.idahohistory.net /museum.html   (2201 words)

  
 State Historical Society of North Dakota Long Range Plan
The historical commission was abolished and its duties assumed by the Society board of trustees.
As the lead state historic preservation agency, the Society has a responsibility to provide community service, technical assistance and public education on the economic, social, and cultural value of history and of preserving, promoting, and interpreting significant properties, structures, and object and documentary collections.
The State Archivist from the State Archives and Historical Research Library Division is the coordinator and part of the nation-wide Council of State Historical Records Coordinators.
www.state.nd.us /hist/LRPlan.htm   (7194 words)

  
 Washington State Museum List, Sherman County Historical Museum
The Bothell Historical Museum Society is in its 27th year of operation and in that time, thousands of people have visited the Museum and its turn-of-the-century exhibits.
The Museum is housed in a 1907 red brick school building, which in its time served to educate Scandinavian and other immigrant families, largely in the period from the 1880's to the early 1920's.
The museum is housed in an historic school, displaying photos and artifacts of the Shoreline area.
www.shermanmuseum.org /wash_history.html   (7716 words)

  
 Texas State Historical Association - About Us - History
In June of 1897, the Association inaugurated publication of the Quarterly of the Texas State Historical Association, and fifteen years later the title was changed to the Southwestern Historical Quarterly, reflecting a need for additional content and recognizing the broader scope of Texas history.
Today the Texas State Historical Association continues to pursue—in the words of Walter Muir Whitehill—the “actual doing of history,” from research, writing, and publications, to the strong programs that support teaching Texas history in the public school system.
The Walter Prescott Webb Historical Society is the counterpart of the Junior Historians on the college level.
www.tsha.utexas.edu /about/welcome/history.html   (1625 words)

  
 Fennimore, Wisconsin Railroad Historical Society Museum - Featuring the Dinky, a Narrow Gauge Steam Locomotive and ...
The Fennimore Railroad Historical Society Museum, home of the "Dinky", is located at 610 Lincoln Avenue, Fennimore, Wisconsin, in the former city power house and utility building.
At the peak of narrow gauge operations, the state had 150 miles, some used in logging operations in northern Wisconsin, now all abandoned.
The Fennimore Railroad Historical Society Museum is operated by an extremely dedicated 10-member Historical Society.
www.fennimore.com /railmuseum   (660 words)

  
 Pembina State Museum
Digging and collecting artifacts and fossils on state land without a permit is illegal.
It is open during the regular museum hours and closes 30 minutes prior to the closing of the building.
The museum is ADA accessible, but please notify the museum prior to your visit if you group has any special needs.
www.state.nd.us /hist/mus/pembmus.htm   (834 words)

  
 Pennsylvania Military Museum
Commemoration to the men and women of all branches of service is the museum's focus.
Inside the museum are numerous artifacts and dioramas illustrating military history.
The museum is in need of military artifacts from the conflicts in which our country has been engaged.
www.psu.edu /dept/aerospace/museum   (516 words)

  
 Oklahoma Museum of History   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Mission Statement: The Oklahoma Museum of History (Museum) is a Division of the Oklahoma Historical Society (OHS).
The Museum will fulfill its mission through the application of the highest standards of collections care, the presentation of diverse in-house and traveling exhibits, and multi-disciplinary educational programs.
The Museum will collect, preserve and interpret artifacts and materials relevant to the histories, societies and cultures of all the diverse peoples of Oklahoma, including contemporary societies.
www.ok-history.mus.ok.us /mus-sites/masnum01.htm   (326 words)

  
 Michigan Historical Center   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
November 6, 2005, at the Michigan Historical Museum, Lansing.
The Michigan Historical Museum has teamed with the Lansing Principal Shopping District and the City of Lansing to present the Michigan Walk of Fame, a new component in the Capital City's cultural attractions.
The Michigan Historical Center has awarded $100,000 in grants to state and local historical organizations whose mission is to preserve or interpret Michigan's history, or to make history available to the public.
www.michiganhistory.org   (610 words)

  
 The Lubbock Lake Landmark State Historical Park
The Lubbock Lake Landmark State Historical Park is a Department of Texas Parks and Wildlife property operated in partnership with Texas Tech University.
The Museum of Texas Tech University is responsible for archaeology-related and educational activities (including guided tours) and is the official repository for curatorial care of Landmark artifacts.
The site serves as the stage for the Museum of Texas Tech University's archaeology-related activities such as excavation, research, educational activities, programs, seminars, lectures, interpretive guided tours, and special presentations for school groups, other groups, and all visitors.
www.interoz.com /lubbock/landmark.htm   (296 words)

  
 Museum of Florida History @ Florida OCHP
Opened in 1977, the Museum of Florida History collects, preserves, exhibits, and interprets evidence of past and present cultures in Florida, and promotes knowledge and appreciation of this heritage.
As the state history museum, it focuses on artifacts and eras unique to Florida's development and on roles that Floridians have played in national and global events.
As the repository for the state's historical artifacts, the Museum maintains permanent collections of nearly 44,000 items that document the daily lives of Florida's varied populations.
dhr.dos.state.fl.us /museum   (222 words)

  
 Florida Office of Cultural and Historical Programs
The new Office of Cultural and Historical Programs is within the Department of State, and is the state agency responsible for promoting the historical, archaeological, museum, arts, and folk culture resources in Florida.
The Director of the Division of Historical Resources serves as Florida's State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO), providing a liaison with the national historic preservation program conducted by the National Park Service.
Museum of Florida History brings the history of the state alive through exhibits, educational programs and research and collections.
dhr.dos.state.fl.us   (187 words)

  
 Welcome to the California State Military Museum
The museum, opened by Governor Pete Wilson in 1991, is the official military museum and historical research center of the State of California.
Thanks to the support of the Governor, the State Legislature, and the Adjutant General, California has one of the most active and innovative programs in the United States.
The museum is operated for the California State Military Department by the California Military Museum Foundation, an IRS Code 501c(3) non-profit, educational organization and supported by the
www.militarymuseum.org /Welcome.html   (842 words)

  
 New Hampshire Historical Society
The New Hampshire Historical Society's museum and library are fully accessible.
The New Hampshire Historical Society encourages the broadest possible access to and utilization of the collections it holds in the public trust.
Reproduction for purposes other than fair use or for other than educational purposes is permitted only with the Society's written permission, and it is the responsibility of the party using the reproduced material to ascertain its copyright status and to obtain the necessary permission from the copyright holder to use the material.
www.nhhistory.org   (112 words)

  
 WVM - Research Center - Archives and Library Policies
To record military experiences that elude the written historical record, the museum launched the oral history project in June 1994.
The museum has taken the 91,379 Civil War enlistments and re-enlistments recorded by the Wisconsin Adjutant General and entered them onto a computer database.
By law, the State Historical Society of Wisconsin is the official repository of state government records.
museum.dva.state.wi.us /res_archives.asp   (562 words)

  
 Capital Museum Home
The State Capital Museum is dedicated to preserving and interpreting the history and culture of Washington.
The gardens surrounding the museum mansion feature a sample of native Northwest plants in the ethnobotanical garden.
The museum is on the left in a stucco mansion.
www.wshs.org /wscm   (203 words)

  
 Des Moines Museums - The Best Museums in Des Moines, IA - 10Best
The museum's permanent collection features 19th and 20th century pieces, and artists on display include Jasper Johns, Jeff Koons, Claude Monet and Henri Matisse.
The museum, which is sanctioned by the National Guard and located on an operational guard post, honors the Iowan men and women who have served in the U.S. military.
The museum features a number of historical items, including fossils, military memorabilia, and several hands-on exhibits designed for children.
www.10best.com /Des_Moines/Museums_and_Galleries/Museums/index.html?businessID=41740   (696 words)

  
 Clark County Historical Museum
Where were you when the mountain blew?Join the Clark County Historical Museum for the opening of our Mount St. Helens 25th anniversary exhibit, Reflections of Change: Memories of Mount St. Helens, 6-8 PM on Wednesday, May 18, 2005.
On December 2, 2004 from 4-8 PM the editor and co-authors of Woven History will be at the museum for a special reception that will give the public an opportunity to ask questions related to the first edition, 98 page, full color book showcasing the basket collection of the Clark County Historical Museum.
The Clark County Historical Museum is located in Vancouver's historic 1909 Carnegie Library building which is listed on the National Historic Register.
www.pacifier.com /~cchm/index.htm   (908 words)

  
 South Pass City State Historical Site
The once dilapidated buildings are now restored to their splendor of 1898-1912 and most are open to the public.
The labor of many individuals and several state agencies have combined to create one of the most authentic historic sites in existence.
This garage, built in the 1920s to house one of the Sherlock family’s first automobiles, was constructed of logs salvaged from the butcher William Carr’s abandoned home and Jim Smith’s 1868 cabin, located where the Collections Administration Building #3 is today.
www.ultimatewyoming.com /sectionpages/sec5/extras/sopasshistsite.html   (2597 words)

  
 State Museum and Historical Society   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
The Museum is located in historic Lorenzi Park
The Nevada State Museum and Historical Society, a state agency, is an educational institution whose purpose is to advance the understanding of the history, pre-history, and natural history of Nevada, emphasizing southern Nevada and its relationship with surrounding areas.
Museum clipboards and pencils available for use during visit
dmla.clan.lib.nv.us /docs/museums/lv/vegas.htm   (238 words)

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