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Historic Ships In Baltimore Historic Ships In Baltimore
Baltimore, Maryland

In cooperation with the USS Constellation Museum, the Maritime Museum operates four his

Historical Society Of Rockland County Historical Society Of Rockland County
New City, New York

Comprised of four structures, a 7,200-square-foot museum of Rockland history and three

Horseshoe Bend National Military Park Horseshoe Bend National Military Park
Daviston, Alabama

In the spring of 1814, General Andrew Jackson and an army of 3,300 men attacked 1,000 U

Hubbardton Battlefield Hubbardton Battlefield
Bomoseen, Vermont

Military historians note that of all the Revolutionary and Civil War battlefields in th

Iowa Jewish Historical Society Iowa Jewish Historical Society
Des Moines, Iowa

IJHS collects Jewish organizati

Jerusalem Mill Jerusalem Mill
Kingsville, Maryland

A 318 acre tract of land was patented to Nicholas Hempstead and John Walley in 1687, an

Johnson Hall State Historic Site Johnson Hall State Historic Site
Johnstown, New York

Kennebunkport Historical Society Kennebunkport Historical Society
Kennebunkport, Maine

KHS serves as the primary historical resource for Kennebunkport.

Kona Historical Society Museum Kona Historical Society Museum
Kealakekua, Hawaii

The building was constructed from native stones and lime mortar made from burned coral.

Lake Champlain Maritime Museum Lake Champlain Maritime Museum
Vergennes, Vermont

Focusing on the maritime history and nautical archaeology of the Champlain Valley, the

Landis Valley Museum Landis Valley Museum
Lancaster, Pennsylvania

The museum boasts over 100 acres and many historic buildings, as well as a wide variety

Levi Shinn Log House Levi Shinn Log House
Shinnston, West Virginia

This late-18th-century colonial log cabin evokes the long-gone days of America's Revolu

Levine Museum Of The New South Levine Museum Of The New South
Charlotte, North Carolina

The museum's mission is to engage a broad-based audience in the exploration and appreci

Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial
Lincoln City, Indiana

At the Memorial Visitor Center, visitors can watch a15 minute orientation film and walk

Littleton Historical Museum Littleton Historical Museum
Littleton, Colorado

Located on 39 acres, the museum consists of two living history farms (one from the 1860

Lovell Historical Society Lovell Historical Society
Lovell, Maine

Its collections are available for consultation by its members and other interested part

Mansker's Fort Mansker's Fort
Goodlettsville, Tennessee

Mansker's Fort is an authentic reconstruction of a 1779 frontier forted station typical

Mid Continent Railway Museum Mid Continent Railway Museum
North Freedom, Wisconsin

Over the years, the society has added to its collection of rolling stock, laid new trac

Milton Hershey School Milton Hershey School
Hershey, Pennsylvania

Milton Hershey School began as a dream and vision shared by chocolate magnate Milton S.

Mine Creek Battlefield Mine Creek Battlefield
Pleasanton, Kansas

On October 25, 1864, approximately 2,800 Union troops attacked and

Mint Hill Historical Society Mint Hill Historical Society
Mint Hill, North Carolina

A 'For Sale' sign hammered into the front lawn of the old doctor's building was all the

Mondak Heritage Center Mondak Heritage Center
Sidney, Montana

The Center houses a MonDak Pioneer Town Museum in its lower level with a street scene d

Moores Creek National Battlefield Moores Creek National Battlefield
Currie, North Carolina

The battle is commemorated annually during the last full weekend in February.

Mount Independence Mount Independence
Orwell, Vermont

During that historic summer, 12,000 soldiers built a massive fort

Museum Of Scott County Museum Of Scott County
Huntsville, Tennessee

Located on the campus of Scott High School in Huntsville Tennessee, the Museum of Scott

Museum Of The Mountain Man Museum Of The Mountain Man
Pinedale, Wyoming

The Museum of the Mountain Man is located in the small rural town of Pinedale, Wyoming,

Museum Of The Waxhaws Museum Of The Waxhaws
Waxhaw, North Carolina

The museum is a regional attraction dedicated to the history of the Waxhaws region and

Ninety Six National Historic Site Ninety Six National Historic Site
Ninety Six, South Carolina

More Revolutionary War battles & skirmishes took place in South Carolina than any o

Old Barracks Museum Old Barracks Museum
Fort Dix, New Jersey

The barracks serves as an educational center for Colonial and American history, and sta

Old Cowtown Museum Old Cowtown Museum
Wichita, Kansas

A thriving community all its own, Cowtown gives visitors a true taste of the myths, tru

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