The Gympie Gold Mining and Historical Museum in Gympie, Queensland, is a unique historical museum that is run by volunteer of the Gympie and District Historical Society. Discover the colorful history past and present of our town, through informative collections of documentation, artifacts and photographs that date back to 1867 when gold was discovered in the area. The Coachhouse at The Gympie Gold Mining and Historical Museum is home to a unique collection of early carts, drays, sulkies and many other items pertaining to days gone by. The Gold Museum Cafe is great for enjoying delicious lunches on the verandah or buying a special memento.READ MORE

Bangor Historical Society in Bangor, Maine, was established in 1864, and over the years our mission has been and will be to preserve, protect and share the unique and interesting history of our beautiful city. Over the years our programming has increased, we offer excellent walking tours that range from guided to self guided tours, community interactions, special events and exhibiting our collections. Bangor Historical Society has so much to offer members, and former occasional lectures have now become a regular monthly feature that is attended by locals of all ages.READ MORE

The Marblehead Lighthouse Historical Society in Marblehead, Ohio, was established in 1998 as a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving our village history as well as the Marblehead Lighthouse. The Marblehead Lighthouse Historical Society opened the museum in 2000, after extensive renovations to the house were completed by the State of Ohio. Through the valiant efforts of the Marblehead Lighthouse Historical Society the lighthouse museum has flourished and continues to display artifacts, historical photos, and exhibits that are authentic originals or professional replicas. The museum is wheelchair accessible and is operated by volunteer staff. READ MORE

The Milton Historical Society in Milton, Delaware is non-profit cultural and educational organization which collects, preserves and interprets stories, artifacts and documents related to Milton and the Broadkill Hundred as they say and welcome participation for people of all ages. Come for an engaging experience and learn about the heritage, the museum houses fascinating artifacts from the 1600's through the centuries and provides an unsurpassed and memorable walk back in time. The Milton Historical Society also hosts events, and the educational programs are designed to teach students about American history through fun and interactive learning, and all programs are free.READ MORE

The Frankenmuth Historical Association in Frankenmuth, Michigan offers a historical museum dedicated to preserving, communicating and celebrating the heritage of Frankenmuth and with over 7 galleries and thousands of artifacts and documents is a fascinating place to visit. The unique gift shop at the museum has locally crafted and European goods, plus there's an education department dedicated to presenting their story. The Frankenmuth Historical Association also operates the historic Fischer Hall which was built in the 1890's attached to the museum, and is available for concerts, parties and local civic events, plus there's the Nickless-Hubinger flour mill with retail establishments, and an authentic Wolkensdoerfer log house on the outskirts of town. Come for a walk back in time and revel in the history and evolution of the community, self guided and guided tours are available.READ MORE

The Brownsville Historical Society in Brownsville, Texas, USA serves to preserve, educate, and promote the history, heritage, and cultural arts of Brownsville, Texas and it's environs. They do so through exhibitions, cultural events, archival collections and educational programs, and through their various museums, cover nearly every aspect of Brownsville and the Rio Grande Valley's history and culture. With six unique locations and numerous programs, they share experiences about the history, cultural arts, and heritage of the region. The Brownsville Historical Society also promotes La Tienda Gift Shop which offers a fine selection of historical books, folk art, local art, bilingual books and gifts, souvenirs, stationary, jewelery and so much more, capturing the spirit of the South Texas and Northeastern Mexico border.READ MORE

At Brownsville Historical Association in Brownsville, Texas, we are committed to preserving, educating and promoting the unique heritage, history and cultural arts of our town. This public service is provided through exhibitions, cultural events, publications, archival collections and by offering interesting educational programs. Not only does the Brownsville Historical Association promote our history and heritage, we also offer unique field trips, group tours, musical programs, children's camps and historic walking tours. La Tienda Gift Shop has a fine collection of unique gifts, stationary, books, local art and more, and as an extention of the museum, revenue derived from sales helps support the mission of Brownsville Historical Association. READ MORE

The Amherst Historical Society in Amherst, Ohio displays, preserves and exhibits the local history and sandstone heritage including locally produced sandstone architecture and other historically significant structures. Come tour the historic buildings and grounds complete with blacksmith shop where volunteer blacksmiths produce handrails, hinges, nails and other hardware for use throughout the Sandstone Museum Center. The Amherst Historical Society also offer chapel and hall rentals ideal for events including intimate weddings and receptions as well as rehearsal dinners, and is the perfect venue for special events and business meetings, there's the St. George Chapel for wedding ceremonies accommodating up to 60 guests, and the Grange Hall is perfect for the reception or party up to 80 guests. Tours of the Quigley House and Sandstone Museum can also be arranged.READ MORE

Toms River Seaport Society in Toms River, New Jersey, is a non profit organization that was established in 1976 with the aim of preserving and recreating the interesting history of schooners, catboats and small craft that sailed the intercoastal waters of New Jersey. The society leases and maintains the former carriage house dating back to 1868, that is now home to the maritime museum. The maritime museum has a library, ships store, ship model displays as well as a small boat display area located downstairs, and an interesting artifact display upstairs. Toms River Seaport Society is committed to preserving the rich maritime heritage through the maritime museum. READ MORE

The Tower-Soudan Historical Society Historical Center in Tower, Minnesota includes a museum in the historic train depot, as well as a steam locomotive, a railway passenger car, Caboose, and homesteaders cabin. Located on an acre of land at the western entrance to the city of Tower, the land, steam locomotive, coach and depot were donated to the City of Tower for historical purposes, and the Tower train coach car is available for rental with tables and chairs, and can comfortably accommodate 22-45 people. The Tower-Soudan Historical Society Historical Center museum has hundreds of artifacts and photos as well as an information service, and the Homesteaders cabin was built in 1915 in the woods and hauled over the lake to Tower one winter. Come for a walk back in time and learn about the first white family to take up residence in Tower as well as when the last steam train left Tower and so much more, they also have Tower cemetry records on-line.READ MORE