Newhaven Historical Society in Hastings, United Kingdom, is home to the Newhaven Local and Maritime Museum and houses an interesting and diverse collection of photographs and artifacts pertaining to the maritime history and local heritage. The Newhaven Local and Maritime Museum is filled with an enormous amount of valuable information about Newhaven and surroundings from prehistoric times, and the archives are filled with artefacts, documents, publications and photographs. As a maritime museum, visitors will appreciate the large collection of models, artefacts and photographs of lifeboats, and a section of the museum has also been allocated to the important ferry service between Newhaven and Dieppe. Newhaven Local and Maritime Museum was first opened by Newhaven Historical Society in 1971. READ MORE

The Pigeon Historical Society offers the fascinating Pigeon Depot museum with interesting exhibits and artifacts from days gone by and there is no charge but donations help to preserve historic artifacts, and keep their doors open. Come view special exhibits of glass, hats and cameras, they also have research materials including obituaries, plat book and school yearbooks. Pigeon Depot museum showcases military items and period clothing, has railroad artifacts, farm tools an antique organ, piano and pianola, furniture and more, come visit and see for yourself.READ MORE

The Upper Yarra Museum in Warburton, Victoria is a community museum run by volunteers and cares for the heritage and collections from the Upper Yarra. The Upper Yarra Museum is wheelchair accessible and has tables, chairs, picnic tables and a camp fire, and there are group and history tours available. Collections include fascinating artifacts from the region and there are temporary and permanent exhibitions available, and the historical society manages the collections and heritage building used to house the collections and exhibitions, come for a historical and fascinating visit back in time.READ MORE

The Bay County Historical Society and The Historical Museum of Bay County in Bay City, Michigan preserves the history of Bay City through feature galleries, and houses seven period rooms, a new permanent Maritime History Gallery, research library and more. The museum store offers fine art reproductions of maritime history, book selections, postcards, gifts and tour, T-shirts and DVD's. The Bay County Historical Society and The Historical Museum of Bay County offers wonderful collection and museum galleries including special collections, and admission is free, this is a fascinating must visit attraction.READ MORE

The Colonial Beach Historical Society and Museum in Colonial Beach, Virginia offers permanent and continuing exhibits including the fascinating Watermen's Room permanent exhibit which is dedicated to the generations of fishermen and oysterman who made their living on the waters around Colonial Beach. The Colonial Beach Historical Society and Museum is open from early April to mid December and is also available for private tours by appointment, admission is free but generous donations are welcome. The Historical Society promotes and preserves the history of the region and rescued a historical house from destruction which later became the museum where unique and fascinating artifacts and photos are displayed.READ MORE

The Historical Society of Talbot County Museum in Easton, Maryland serves to preserve, communicate and celebrate the heritage of Talbot County, Maryland by education, exhibits and educational programs, and here there is a leading resource for discovering about the past of this area. Enjoy wonderful tours and the museum, historic houses surrounded by award winning gardens, Tharpe Antiques, a museum shop, a book and gift shop and so much more. The Historical Society of Talbot County Museum has document archives, fascinating artifacts of over 10,000 items and significant photograph collection, a visit is a must, and there are wedding and event rental facilities.READ MORE

The Historical Society of Kent County, Maryland is dedicated to preserving and collecting artifacts, documents more for covering all aspects of the history of Kent County. Here you will find guided tours and tea, ghost walks of historic Chestertown, a Chestertown historic house tour, on-line exhibits, a research library, museum space and more. The Historical Society of Kent County, Maryland is housed in a historical building of fine architecture, the Geddes Piper House, decorated with period pieces and period rooms are utilized as backdrops for the unfolding story of local history, come visit.READ MORE

Hope and Sunrise Historical Society and Mining Museum in Hope, Alaska offers information on local history through programs, publications and the website, and are dedicated to preserving the photographs, documents and artifacts. Hope and Sunrise Historical Society and Mining Museum also appeals to residents of Hope, or people with a related past to Hope, Alaska, to render their old photographs, manuscripts, maps, deeds, letters, diaries, and articles so that researchers and visitors can enjoy them too, and they will be well looked after. Admission to the museum is free and is well worth a visit, so come and learn about the gold mining days of Hope and surrounds, it's fascinating.READ MORE

The Cooper Landing Historical Society Museum displays the history of Cooper Landing in two historic buildings, namely Jack Lean's Cabin and The School House. Visitors are treated to fascinating displays and items depicting the past, and the museum is manned by volunteers and funded by donations, as well as proceeds from the museum store and garage sales. The Cooper Landing Historical Society Museum shows a 600 year old slab of Sitka Spruce, and come see the dead bear walking in the articulated skeleton of a 20 year old brown bear, there are hands on medical instruments and furniture and other artifacts used in days of yore, come visit.READ MORE

Talkeetna Historical Society is about preserving the past of Talkeetna, Alaska, and here you enjoy a fascinating discovery about the mining, railroad, aviation, and mountaineering heritage of Talkeetna. This non profit organisation safeguards the historical sites and uniqueness with the preservation of historical buildings and trails and the museum. The museum is located in the Little Red School House where you can enjoy a walking tour viewing the many artifacts on exhibition and also visit several historic buildings. Talkeetna Historical Society also offers guided tours where you get to enjoy visiting the uniquely designed and decorated moose on display downtown.READ MORE