At The St. Augustine Lighthouse and Museum in Saint Augustine, Florida, we offer educational opportunities and maritime archaeological research in our endeavor to preserving and presenting the interesting story of our port as well as treasuring and safeguarding the memories and precious belongings of people long gone. After an exhilirating visit to the lighthouse and museum visitors will view America's history in a new light. See displays of authentic shipwreck artifacts at the St. Augustine Lighthouse and Museum as well as WWI artifacts on either our guided tours or self guided tours, for an educational and memorable experience.READ MORE

At The St. Augustine Pirate and Treasure Museum in Saint Augustine, Florida, we will take you on an exciting journey back to the fascinating age of piracy through the museum's fully narrated tour adventures and authentic artifacts. After an introduction to the museum a personal crew member will keep visitors enthralled with interesting pirate history and stories of infamous pirates, and along the way there will be fun and interactive activities that include knot tying, cannon firings and hoisting the famous Jolly Roger flag. The St. Augustine Pirate and Treasure Museum is a veritable treasure trove of facts and folk lore, and is a great venue for birthday parties, educational field trips, scouting adventures, and private corporate events. READ MORE

Lightner Museum in Saint Augustine, Florida, is a unique museum that gives visitors an interesting insight into elegant daily lifestyles of the 19th century. Spread over three floors, the museum is able to graciously exhibit its collection of costumes, furnishings, Victorian art glass, magnificent cut glass, mechanical musical instruments and many more equally beautiful artifacts that depict an elegant, gilded era. With such a spectacular setting, Lightner Museum is a magnificent venue for weddings, corporate functions, dances, dinners and many other events with up to 400 guests. The museum shop at Lightner Museum is well-stocked with books, notecards, jewelry, ornaments and many more gifts.READ MORE

The Tahquamenon Logging Museum in Newberry, Michigan offers a fun and educational visit with logging equipment and displays showcasing how loggers worked back in the day. Come learn about the logging camps and the means that were used to get big timber out the woods to the mills, the have many old photographs and memorabilia and equipment restored, some to the original condition. The Tahquamenon Logging Museum has a museum gift store for souvenirs and regularly hold events including music festivals and Lumberjack breakfasts, they also have campsites to stay in, come enjoy a fascinating visit and learn about the history of the logging industry.READ MORE

Wind Point Lighthouse in Racine, Wisconsin offers tower climbs with the opportunity to climb the 11 stories to the top of the lighthouse, and a visit to the restored Fog Horn Building which is a museum showcasing the maritime history of Racine and the Great Lakes Basin. There's a museum gift shop with souvenirs, t-shirts, hats, photos and more, also available for purchase on-line. The restored Fuel House tells the story of the historic role it played in supporting the Lighthouse, and the Memorial Brick Garden on the grounds supports educational efforts. Wind Point Lighthouse also offers educational programs, and private group tours, and welcomes local schools, Scouts and other groups, come for a fascinating journey into the history of the lighthouse.READ MORE

The Canadian Transportation Museum and Heritage village in Kingsville, Ontario is a fascinating attraction on a 100 acre site housing one of the largest vehicle museums in Ontario, as well as artifacts and building dating back from the late 1700's to the 1920's. Come tour the transportation museum with various modes of transport from the 1800's and up as well as horse and oxen drawn carts, hot rods, Ford Model T's, corvettes, T-birds and much more, and the heritage village features over a dozen buildings of local significance with interesting displays. The 50's Diner here offers a rock and roll experience with good food at great prices and they are licensed, have an outdoor patio surrounded by acres of natural beauty, antique vehicles and the pioneer village. The Canadian Transportation Museum and Heritage village has a museum store with many gift items and souvenirs, come for an unforgettable experience.READ MORE

The John Freeman Walls Historic Site and Underground Railroad Museum in the town of Lakeshore, Ontario is a historic site and family museum in Puce, Ontario built by the descendants of John Freeman Walls and Jane King Walls, who traveled the famous Underground Railroad from Rockingham County, North Carolina to Canada. The Underground Railroad was the first great freedom movement in the Americas dedicated to assisting passengers or fugitives from the slave trade and served to confuse the slave catchers, the passengers would be moved from one station or safehouse to another and eventually on to a terminal in Canada or the United States where there was freedom. The John Freeman Walls Historic Site and Underground Railroad Museum showcases the Walls family cemetery where friends, fugitives and family are buried. Here there is also the historic walkway where many slaves ran by night and hid by day, the Peace Chapel, the Simcoe building, a two story log cabin which was built in 1798, the John Freeman Walls log cabin, the Freedom train and more. Come for a fascinating glance into the lives and times of yesteryear and the brave people that made a difference.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

The Hooked Rug Museum of North America and fibre art market near Hubbards, Nova Scotia has an impressive collection of rugs and artifacts and are housed in a building in Queensland over 8950 square feet. Every year the museum will feature 2 contemporary artists, one from Canada and one from the United States, and the museum is dedicated to preserving the heritage of hand-hooked rugs and artifacts used in the making of fibre art. The first room you enter at Hooked Rug Museum of North America is the Market Place with over 600 hand hooked rugs displaying different fibres and styles of hooking, there are also hand knitted items and many consignment items. They have patterns for sale as well as wool and more, come for a fascinating visit, and purchase a unique and beautiful handmade item, or just come for viewing pleasure.READ MORE

The Tancook Museum on Tancook Island, Nova Scotia, Canada and houses articles about the island, old tools and items from the island. Open since 1995, and now housed in the old general store building which also houses the Wishing Stones Gallery and Lending Library, and you can travel from room to room admiring the artifacts. The Tancook Museum welcomes you to a step back in time, there's an old fashioned bedroom, kitchen, and a room full of old farming and woodworking tools and implements, and many of the artifacts displayed here were made on Tancook Island decades ago. You can also view museum pieces in the photo gallery and library, come learn the story behind the many fascinating pieces at the museum, play on the old pump organ, and Martha, the museum curator will happily answer all questions and provide interesting facts. READ MORE