The Workhouse in Dunfanaghy, Ireland, was established in 1995 as a heritage museum that accurately depicts the difficulties impoverished people experienced during the years from 1845 up until 1922. Admission to the heritage center and museum is free, however, there is a nominal charge for certain exhibitions. The Wee Hannah Exhibition, via audiotape, tells the heartsore story of little Hannah's farm upbringing in 1830, her grave illness, and especially the difficult time spent in harsh conditions. Facilities at The Workhouse include a library, play area, a craft shop stocked with gifts, jewelry, soap, cards, books and more, and at the Workshop Cafe visitors can enjoy freshly prepared sandwiches, toasties and homemade soup.READ MORE

The Sedona Heritage Museum in Sedona, Arizona, is housed in the former home of the Jordan family located in Jordan Historial Park, and this interesting heritage museum works in conjunction with the Sedona Historical Society in preserving the unique history and lifestyles of a pioneering Sedona community that dates back to 1876. Featuring collections of artifacts, exhibits and photos, our heritage museum offers informative hands-on experiences and educational tours for school children, hosts programs and functions that are funded by the historical society and also features a research library. The Sedona Heritage Museum is a beautiful venue for weddings, and the park setting provides the perfect backdrop for wedding photos.READ MORE

The Lynde House Museum & Visitor Centre is operated by The Whitby Historical Society by the Town on Whitby. The Historical Society was formed in 1967 preserving the artifacts gathered from friends and family. In 2013, the Lynde House was purchased from Cullen Gardens and moved to its permanent home at the corner of Brock and Burns Streets. The original collection of antiques and artifacts were combined with those received in the purchase of Lynde House. 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 Racine Heritage Museum in Racine, Wisconsin has an extensive range of artifacts, home to over 200,000 and an archival collection documenting the area's economic and cultural history. Exhibits highlight some of the popular inventions produced in southeastern Wisconsin like food mixers, military tanks, floor polish, Horlick's malted milk and more, and you can uncover Racine County’s Underground Railroad: secret hiding places and narrow escapes of abolitionist activity during the years leading to the Civil War. The Racine County Sports Hall of Fame included artifacts, videos and photographic content of the athletic excellence and sportsmanship of the sports hero's from Racine County. The Racine Heritage Museum has a museum shop and gift store, student and adult programs and even has a ca. 300 BCE Egyptian mummy, their oldest artifact, come for a fascinating journey into the stories of the diverse people and their culture from yesteryear.READ MORE

Antigonish Heritage Museum in Antigonish, Nova Scotia, has a unique location in a former railway station, and this heritage museum is owned and run by a charitable organization known as The Heritage Association of Antigonish. The aim of Antigonish Heritage Museum is to promote and preserve a cultural understanding of the heritage of our town. The two main display rooms at our heritage museum exhibits the history and culture of the area. The resource room at our wheelchair accessible heritage museum is filled with valuable reference material that includes family histories, photographs, published materials and many other interesting items.READ MORE

The Park House in Amherstburg, Ontaria, is an interesting heritage museum that hilights the story of our delightful city and its inhabitants through inspiring exhibits and programs that will appeal to the general public, senior citizens and school children. Our heritage museum offers many educational programs for children of all ages such as 'Cookies and Books with the Parks' aimed at preschool children who hear a story read by a costumed interpreter and are given juice and cookies. Other programs at The Park House include interesting topics that include heritage and identity, medical developments, past traditions and many more interesting topics.READ MORE

Tecumseh Historical Museum showcases an inventory and artifacts of medical supplies from Col. Paul Poisson whos was Tecumseh's first mayor, and the town has a rich French history dating back to the early settlers. Other items include antique photographs of the old centre of the town, memorabilia from the Tecumseh Baseball Club, even and old Doherty pump organ and telephone switchboard from a hospital. See the Essex Scottish army uniform from back in the day, bottles from the town's past breweries, portraits and so much more. Tecumseh Historical Museum offers class visits and is open to the public most Saturdays, while special visits in the week can be arranged, come for a fascinating walk back to the good old days.READ MORE

Hubbards Heritage Society in Hubbards, Nova Scotia are dedicated to the preservation of historical data for the community of Hubbards and the surrounding area, as well as researching, discovering and acquiring historical data and artifacts for cataloging, filing and storing. Here they preserve the past for the sake of the future and welcome members with memberships open to anyone interested in sharing old stories, photos and other memorabilia. Hubbards Heritage Society are operated and administered by a volunteer board of directors from within the community and regular meetings are held monthly in the board room of the Aspotogan Heritage Trust Community Building. READ MORE

The Shelburne Museum Complex in Shelburne, Nova Scotia, Canada offers museums by the sea, and is comprised of the Shelburne County Museum, the Dory Shop Museum, and the Ross-Thomson House and Store Museum. Group tours are available and you will learn about the the county's heritage, and the museum shop has some excellent souvenirs and gifts, also available on-line. Come for a fascinating visit, explore the 10 block historic waterfront, the Dory Shop, the Ross-Thomson House and Store Museum, the Shelburne County Museum, Tottie's quilts, rugs and crafts, Cox's historic shipyard and warehouse, the Guild Hall and Farmers Market and so much more. The Shelburne Museum Complex also offer 18th century re-enactments, so look out for those, and the historic waterfront serves as a great set for historic films. Come celebrate the heritage and special community events, take a walk back in time, it's an unforgettable experience.READ MORE