Reference, Museums, History, Living History and Open Air, North America, United States
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- The historic area includes the Waltus L. Watkins family home, a 19th century woolen factory, the remain of the family's large livestock farm, their gristmill, the church the family attended, and the school where the Watkins children studied. Located in La
- Explore and experience the richness and charm of early New England village life through our educational and hands-on programs. Located in New Hampshire.
- Recreated early American village in Massachusetts features over 40 staffed exhibits, including historic homes, craft shops, mills and farm buildings.
- Imagine what it was like to live along a canal over a century ago; located in the D and H Canal Park, Cuddebackville, New York.
- Tour features three preserved historic buildings furnished with historic artifacts and antiques that tell the story of life in Oberlin from its founding in 1833 to the early twentieth century.
- Organization working to preserve and find appopriate re-use of the barns and farm buildings of the former Traverse City State Hospital, Michigan.
- This site describes the living history town that recreates the town of Salem, N.C. from 1766-1840.
- Includes the site of the first landing by Pastor Iverson in 1853, the site of the first Moravian Church (1858), the Pioneer Schoolhouse (1880), the Anderson store and dock warehouse, the Anderson Barn and eight homes more than a century old. Located in Wi
- Interprets pioneer, Native American Indian, and mountain man history. Contains activities, events, scheduling, pricing, and memberships. Located in Cache Valley, Utah.
- Museum complex features restored 1898 flour mill, Swedish Pavilion from the 1904 World's Fair and buildings of historical note. Located in Lindsborg, Kansas.
- The Museum was founded in 1947 to collect, preserve and interpret the history of Dodge City, Kansas.
- Located in Grand Island, Nebraska provides attractions such as Railroad Town, and its collections of pioneer artifacts.
- 14-room mountaintop mansion was in the shape of an X for Dr. William Henry Burritt. The historic park contains restored farm buildings which interpret rural life during 1850's and 1900's and features nature trails. Huntsville, Alabama.
- The village and ships area at Mystic Seaport is an active living history museum with 17 acres of exhibits portraying coastal life in New England in the 19th century.
- A museum village where 19th century homes, shops and public buildings tell the story of daily life in Naperville as it changed from a frontier outpost to a bustling turn-of-the-century community. Located in Illinois.
- Interprets the cultural heritage of the middle Appalachian mountain region. Includes details of exhibits, volunteer opportunities, admission fees, membership opportunities, events, educational programs, and location map. Located in Tazewell.
- Established in 1969 by the Cultural Heritage Foundation of Southern California, Inc.
- Offers virtual tour of 15 restored buildings which recreate and preserve the heritage of Appalachia, three bed and breakfasts, and a dining hall. Includes operating hours, rates, directions to West Virginia location, and contact information.
- Operated by the Lenexa Historical Society, Kansas.
- A re-created turn-of-the-century farming village, Stonefield bears the name adopted by Wisconsin's first governor Nelson Dewey, whose farm occupied the land.
- This living history establishment in California offers a wide variety of school or group field trips, which transport kids of all ages, back to the pioneer days.
- Dedicated to the preservation of America's Old West frontier heritage. Located approximately 30 miles north of downtown Phoenix and encompasses 28 historic buildings spread out over 90 acres.
- Salem, Oregon's historical pioneer structures including the 1898 Thomas Kay Woolen Mill, 1841 Jason Lee House, 1847 John D. Boon House and 1841 Methodist Parsonage.
- Built in 1784-1785, this home is an example of early Chesapeake architecture and one of few existing stone buildings of that period in Anne Arundel County. Includes hours, events, membership and volunteer forms, and directions to its location in Pasadena,
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