Fishtown Preservation in Leland, Michigan is dedicated to preserving the past present and future of Fishtown, which is a collection of weathered fishing shanties, smokehouses, overhanging docks, fish tugs and charter boats along the Leland River. Come steep yourself in the Great Lakes maritime culture and walk and see the structures and docks, feel the connection to Lake Michigan's fishing heritage. Fishtown Preservation is a non-profit organization with volunteers dedicated to preserving this historic site, and the attractions include weather beaten fish shanties, small shops and a working waterfront still operating today as one of the only unmodernized commercial fishing villages in the state of Michigan.READ MORE

The Bois Forte Heritage Center and Cultural Museum in Tower, Minnesota celebrates the history, life and culture of the Bois Forte Band of the Ojibwe tribe. This two story building offers 3,000 square feet of exhibits and artifacts, a fur trading post, wigwam, a mural on the migration of the band into the Great Lakes area, a wall on spirituality and beliefs and so much more. The Bois Forte Heritage Center and Cultural Museum also has a lifeways exhibit that includes education covering topics such as ricing, bead work and basketing, there's also a constellation ceiling and veteran's wall where tributes are paid to to Bois Forte Band members who served in the US armed forces. The Bois Forte Heritage Center and Cultural Museum is dedicated to telling the Bois Forte Ojibwe story and is located on the shores of beautiful Lake Vermilion in the grounds of the Fortune Bay Resort. READ MORE

Welcome to Walker House in Kincardine, Ontario the oldest building and oldest standing hotel in all of Grey and Bruce Counties. Dating all the way back to 1850 when it served as an Inn and tavern, the Walker House is now fully restored as a Heritage Centre, and visitors are welcome to tour the house and enjoy the permanent and changing exhibits, partake in heritage craft classes, purchase unique gift items and more. Walker House is also available as an event venue in the day or evening to host special occasions, celebrations, family gatherings, meetings and more. Come for a historic visit surrounded by local history, enjoy the occasional heritage speaker presentations, take a walk back in time and revel in the past and how they lived, it's all here at Walker House.READ MORE

Come to the Oshawa Community Museum where Oshawa's past resides and enjoy a fascinating walk back in time where the local history is depicted through exhibitions and interpretation in the three restored buildings which still stand on their original foundations. Learn about the lifestyles of the settlers, enjoy a visit to the Heritage Gardens behind Henry House featuring various herbal plots including culinary, medicinal, tea and dye herbs from that time as well as two designated heritage trees. Located in Lakeview Park, visitors to Oshawa Heritage Museum can enjoy playground equipment, bicycle racks, picnic tables, trails, accessible areas, soccer or football fields, softballs diamonds, a splash pad and more in the park. Enjoy tours through the historic homes, temporary and permanent exhibitions as well as on-line, and they also offer workshops and event hosting and so much more, come enjoy.READ MORE

Scugog Shores Heritage Centre and Archives on Scugog Island overlooking Port Perry, Ontario, Canada, is the home of the township's archives with exhibit space. This 4000 square foot development offers exhibits and galleries showcasing the First Nations history and local history, rotating galleries include art shows and traveling exhibits, and they offer school and public programs. Scugog Shores Heritage Centre and Archives also has a gift shop with unique gift items, consignment art and an array of local products including food products of maple syrup and wildflower honey, they also have books, historical post cards, handmade pioneer toys, museum print collections and more, a must visit.READ MORE

The Ignace Public Library in Ignace, Ontario, Canada offers membership and life long learning through their library services, they have fiction and non fiction, magazines, DVD and VHS, reference books and local history collections and information. Additional services include Internet access computers, photocopier and fax services, educational and seasonal programs as well as inter library loans. The Ignace Heritage Centre adjoining the Ignace Public Library offers artifacts, dioramas, models, maps and written descriptions of themes showing life in Ignace from early times to present day, and themes include early peoples, explorations, fur trade and settlement, the railroad, the town, mining, quarrying, logging and road and air transportation, as well as artifacts and stone tools dating back 10,000 years, well worth a visit for a fascinating walk back in time of Ignace.READ MORE

The Hamden Historical Society Library in Hamden, Connecticut, was established in 1984, and houses an interesting and informative collection of artifacts, documents, photographs and organization records pertaining to the illustrious heritage of Hamden. The Historical Society is committed to the collection and preservation of materials that are directly related to the history of this city as well as to its inhabitants, and the archives at the Hamden Historical Society Library are available for research during scheduled times. Our dedicated staff are available to assist with specific information, and the Hamden Historical Society has historic records and artefacts which date back as far as 1730. READ MORE

Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center in Alpena offers exciting exhibits for all ages with a replica wooden Great lakes Schooner and shipwreck, and visitors can experience a Great Lakes Storm and touch the massive timbers of the boat on the lake bottom, and not even get wet. This visitor center for the Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary and Underwater Preserve is a veritable maritime museum with theater showing daily films, and has scientific research facilities, can host events and meetings, has a dive operations and boat building center and watercraft workshop and more. Come enjoy a picnic in the grounds and learn about maritime heritage resources in the Great Lakes.READ MORE

The Crisfield Heritage Foundation in Crisfield, Maryland serves to preserve the history and heritage of Crisfield and its environs, by educating and providing local information to the public. The heritage museum at the Crisfield Heritage Foundation, namely the J. Millard Tawes Museum is a historical museum that tells the story of the city and the forming of Chesapeake bay, and includes fascinating exhibits of Native American artifacts, the history of the seafood and oyster industry, military memorabilia, carvings, boat building displays and more. There is also a museum shop perfect for gifts, toys and cookbooks, and tours are also available.READ MORE

The Geneva Historical Society in Geneva, Illinois, is dedicated to preserving, interpreting and exhibiting materials relating to local history. After a name change to The Geneva History Center and a relocation to larger premises in 2004, this historical society now has two exhibition galleries, a meeting room, archival reading room and award winning exhibits. Through combining research, artifacts and informative commentaries, The Geneva Historical Society presents interesting and educational history lessons about the development of Geneva, as well as permanent and temporary exhibitions. Our historical society is funded exclusively through private donations, and is run by dedicated volunteers, facts which attest to the pride the community take in their history. READ MORE