History Museums

The Museum of the American Revolution is dedicated to telling the rich and complex story of our nation’s founding. The Museum uncovers and shares compelling stories about the diverse people and complex events that sparked America’s ongoing experiment in liberty, equality, and self-government. Our vision is to ensure that the promise of the American Revolution endures.

THE MISSOURI HISTORICAL SOCIETY (MHS) IS A MISSOURI PRO FORMA DECREE, NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION WHOSE PRIMARY FUNCTIONS ARE EDUCATIONAL AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMS; COLLECTIONS AND CONSERVATION; LIBRARY AND RESEARCH; AND EXHIBITIONS. (CONTINUED IN SCHEDULE O) MHS'S MISSION IS TO SERVE AS THE CONFLUENCE OF HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVES AND CONTEMPORARY ISSUES TO INSPIRE AND ENGAGE OUR AUDIENCES.

THE MUSEUM OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK FOSTERS UNDERSTANDING OF THE DISTINCTIVE NATURE OF URBAN LIFE IN THE WORLD'S MOST INFLUENTIAL METROPOLIS. IT ENGAGES VISITORS BY CELEBRATING, DOCUMENTING, AND INTERPRETING THE CITY'S PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE.

THE MISSION OF THE FOUNDATION OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OPHTHALMOLOGY (FAAO) IS TO ADVANCE THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OPHTHALMOLOGY'S (AAO) PRIORITY PROGRAMS IN CLINICAL EDUCATION, QUALITY AND DATA SCIENCE, AND PUBLIC SERVICE.

WE SAVE AND SHARE NEW ENGLAND'S PAST TO ENGAGE AND INFORM PRESENT AND FUTURE GENERATIONS.

Hagley Museum and Library seeks to inspire all people to be innovative in their own lives through investigation and exploration of our historical collections, the original DuPont powder yard, and online resources.

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THE PRESERVATION AND INTERPRETATION OF THE HISTORY AND MATERIAL CULTURE OF THE EARLY AMERICAN SOUTH AND THE MORAVIAN TOWN OF SALEM.

ACQUIRING, RESTORING AND PUBLIC DISPLAY OF HISTORICALLY SIGNIFICANT MILITARY ITEMS, AIRCRAFTS, BOATS AND ANTIQUE AUTOMOBILES AND MOTORCYCLES.

TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE HISTORY OF WORLD WAR II, KOREAN AND VIETNAM WARS AIRCRAFT AND ARTIFACTS.

THE SOCIETY OF THE CINCINNATI PROMOTES THE MEMORY AND THE IDEALS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION AND THE MEN WHO LED THE AMERICAN AND FRENCH FORCES TO VICTORY IN THE REVOLUTIONARY WAR THROUGH MUSEUM, LIBRARY AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AT ANDERSON HOUSE, THE SOCIETY'S HEADQUARTERS.

THE FOUNDATION PRESERVES AND HONORS THE LEGACY OF THE USS HORNET, A NATIONAL HISTORIC LANDMARK, AND ITS ROLE IN NAVAL AVIATION, THE DEFENSE OF OUR COUNTRY, THE APOLLO PROGRAMS, AND EXPLORATION OF SPACE. THE USS HORNET CONNECTS THE GREATEST GENERATION OF AMERICANS WITH FUTURE GENERATIONS, EDUCATING AND INSPIRING THEM TO MEET THE CHALLENGES THEY WILL FACE IN THE DAYS TO COME.

THE PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO MAINTAIN IN THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA, A SUITABLE MEMORIAL TEMPLE TO GEORGE WASHINGTON, THE MASON, WHICH EXPRESSES IN DURABILITY AND BEAUTY, THE EXALTED AND UNDYING ESTEEM OF THE FREEMASONS OF THE UNITED STATES FOR HIM, OUR NATION'S FIRST PRESIDENT. THE MEMORIAL PROVIDES SUITABLE ACCOMODATIONS FOR THE SAFE-KEEPING AND EXHIBITION OF THE INVALUABLE RELICS OF GEORGE WASHINGTON. A LIBRARY AND MUSEUM ARE MAINTAINED IN THE MEMORIAL THAT ARE OF GREAT EDUCATIONAL VALUE IN TEACHING PATRIOTISM AND HONORING THE MEMORY OF GEORGE WASHINGTON.

THE HILLER AVIATION MUSEUM USES AVIATION TO INSPIRE ADVENTURE AND INNOVATION WHILE USING SCIENCE TO EXPLORE HOW DREAMS OF FLIGHT BECOME REALITY.

TO SUSTAIN THE HIGHEST LEVELS OF PRESERVATION AND INTERPRETATION FOR THE COLLECTIONS AND PROGRAMS OF THE MIDDLETON PLACE NATIONAL HISTORIC LANDMARK, ITS GARDENS, HOUSE, PLANTATION STABLEYARDS AND THE EDMONDSTON-ALSTON HOUSE MUSEUM.

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WE INSPIRE ALL TO BECOME BETTER-INFORMED CITIZENS BY ENGAGING THEM IN THE STORIES OF FORT LIGONIER AND HOW IT SET THE STAGE FOR THE FOUNDING OF OUR COUNTRY AND CHANGED WORLD HISTORY.

TO ENHANCE LIVES AND BUILD COMMUNITY THROUGH EDUCATIONAL, ARTISTIC, AND RECREATIONAL EXPERIENCES WHILE PRESERVING OUR HERITAGE LAND AND HISTORICAL STRUCTURES.

TO PROVIDE A VENUE FOR PERFORMANCES AND OTHER ARTISTIC EXPRESSION THAT CONTRIBUTES TO THE PRESERVATION OF HISTORY AND EDUCATION OF THE ARTS IN THE ATHENS COUNTY COMMUNITY

THE BENNINGTON MUSEUM COLLECTS, EXHIBITS, AND INTERPRETS THE ART, HISTORY, AND CULTURE OF VERMONT AND NORTHERN NEW ENGLAND. OUR GOAL IS TO EDUCATE, DELIGHT, AND INSPIRE OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY, AND VISITORS FROM ACROSS THE NATION AND THE WORLD.

MAINTAIN AND OPERATE A MUSEUM TO SERVE AS AN EDUCATIONAL AND CHARITABLE OUTLET FOR THE STORAGE, VIEWING, STUDYING AND PRESERVATION OF THE HISTORY OF PRINTING AND THE PUBLISHING OF ITS HERITAGE.

ACQUISITION, REPAIR, REPLACEMENT AND RESTORATION OF EQUIPMENT AND TRACK IN ORDER TO DISPLAY AND MAINTAIN A SAFE ENVIRONMENT FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC TO ENJOY THE MUSEUM.

THE NAVY SEAL FOUNDATION PROVIDES CRITICAL SUPPORT FOR THE WARRIORS, VETERANS, AND FAMILIES OF NAVAL SPECIAL WARFARE.

PRESERVATION, RESTORATION, AND OPERATION OF HISTORICALLY SIGNIFICANT RAILWAY EQUIPMENT IN ORDER TO PRESERVE THE RICH HISTORY OF THE RAILROAD INDUSTRY THROUGHOUT ALABAMA AND THE NATION.

DISCOVERING AMISTAD, INC. IS A NONPROFIT EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATION THAT WILL PROVIDE FULL-YEAR PROGRAMMING ON ITS TALL SHIP, THE AMISTAD, AS WELL AS IN CLASSROOMS AND AT HISTORIC SITES OF PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS. IT WILL ENABLE CHILDREN AND ADULTS IN CONNECTICUT AND THE REGION TO DISCOVER THE STORY OF THE AMISTAD AND ITS IMPACT ON CONNECTICUT AND THE NATION. IMPORTANTLY, THE ORGANIZATION WILL PROVIDE LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS TO DISCOVER THE RELEVANCE OF THE AMISTAD TO TODAY'S WORLD.

MUSEUM TO USE COLLECTION OF ANTIQUE CARS, AIRCRAFT & MEMORIBILIA TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT AVIATION FROM 1903-1939 & TO PROVIDE AIRSHOWS AND BI-PLANE RIDES USING THE VINTAGE AIRCRAFT.

NORTHEASTERN NEVADA HISTORCIAL SOCIETY IS DEDICATED TO THE PRESERVATION OF THE HERTITAGE, CULTURE, AND NATURAL HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN NEVADA. OUR ONGOING GOALS ARE TO ESTABLISH A WESTERN ART CENTER AND NOURISH THE WESTERN CULTURE THAT EXISTS IN NORTHEASTERN NEVADA.

THE MUSEUM'S COLLECTION EMPHASIZES THE MID ATLANTIC REGION'S UNIQUE CONTRIBUTION TO FLIGHT, BUT IS BROAD ENOUGH TO CHRONICLE A GENERAL HISTORY OF AVIATION, INCLUDING MILATARY AVIATION. THE MUSEUM'S COLLECTIONS ARE CARED FOR ACCORDING TO ESTABLISHED MUSEUM PRACTICES. HISTORICALLY ACCURATE AIRCRAFT RESTORATION AND LIMITED DEMONSTRATION FLYING ARE SPECIAL MISSIONS UNDERTAKEN BY THE MUSEUM.

TO HONOR THROUGH EDUCATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION THE PEOPLE WHO HAVE SERVED AND ARE SERVICING THE NAVAL AND MARITIME TRADITIONS OF OUR NATION.

CULTURAL PRESERVATION

THE DAUGHTERS OF HAWAII (THE DAUGHTERS) WAS GRANTED A CHARTER OF INCORPORATION BY THE GOVERNOR OF THE TERRITORY OF HAWAII ON APRIL 17, 1915, FOR EDUCATIONAL AND ELEEMOSYNARY PURPOSES, INCLUDING PERPETUATING THE MEMORY AND SPIRIT OF OLD HAWAII AND OF HISTORIC FACTS AND PRESERVING THE NOMENCLATURE AND PRONUNCIATION OF THE HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE. THE DAUGHTERS OPERATES QUEEN EMMA SUMMER PALACE IN HONOLULU, HAWAII AND HULIHEE PALACE IN KAILUA-KONA, HAWAII.

TO INSPIRE CURIOSITY AND FOSTER LEARNING ABOUT THE AMERICAN PIONEER EXPERIENCE THROUGH THE LIFE AND LITERATURE OF LAURA INGALLS WILDER.

RESTORATION AND DISPLAY OF VINTAGE MILITARY AIRCRAFT.

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Our mission is to present the rich medical history of Indiana by preserving the Old Pathology Building collecting medical artifacts and providing exhibits publications and programs.

TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE MARITIME HISTORY OF THE PISCATAQUA RIVER BASIN AND THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE PORTSMOUTH NAVAL SHIPYARD AND THE U.S. NAVY'S SUBMARINE SERVICE. ITS MOST IMPORTANT ACTIVITY IS THE DISPLAY OF A SUBMARINE, FORMER USS ALBACORE, AND ASSOCIATED MUSEUM.

OUR MISSION IS TO PRESERVE AND COMMEMORATE RAILWAY HERITAGE FOR THE EDUCATIONAL BENEFIT AND ENJOYMENT FOR CURRENT AND FUTURE GENERATIONS.

Operation of railroad museum and historical society.

HERITAGE SQUARE MUSEUM IS A LIVING HISTORY MUSEUM THAT EXPLORES THE SETTLEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA DURING ITS FIRST 100 YEARS OF STATEHOOD.

TO STEWARD EASTSIDE HISTORY BY ACTIVELY COLLECTING, PRESERVING, AND INTERPRETING DOCUMENTS AND ARTIFACTS AND BY PROMOTING PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT IN, AND APPRECIATION OF, THIS HERITAGE THROUGH EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH.

THE MISSION OF FAIRFIELD HERITAGE ASSOCIATION IS TO: CONNECT ALL PEOPLE TO THE RICH HISTORY OF FAIRFIELD COUNTY, OHIO PRESERVE AND PROMOTE AN UNDERSTANDING OF THE HISTORY OF FAIRFIELD COUNTY, OHIO THROUGH EVENTS, RESEARCH, EDUCATION AND PUBLICATION. TO CREATE AN ENVIRONMENT OF PRIDE AND APPRECIATION FOR THE VARIED ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF THE CITIZENS OF FAIRFIELD COUNTY, OHIO, PAST AND PRESENT. ALSO TO ENCOURAGE MEANINGFUL PRESERVATION OF ARTIFACTS, STRUCTURES AND PROPERTIES. FCHA IS A 501(C)(3) TAX EXEMPT NON FOR PROFIT ORGANIZATION. FCHA OWNS AND OPERATES THE SHERMAN HOUSE AND GEORGIAN MUSEUMS.

THE MISSION OF THE ILLINOIS AMISH INFORMATION EXHIBITS IS TO ENHANCE THE PRESERVATION, UNDERSTANDING, AND APPRECIATION OF ALL ASPECTS OF THE CULTURE AND HERITAGE OF THE AMISH PEOPLE IN ILLINOIS FROM 1865 TO PRESENT.

The Chisholm Trail Museum collects, preserves, and shares the histroy and culture of Oklahoma's innovative spirit, commerce, trade, and industry.

THE HUNTINGTON LIBRARY, ART MUSEUM, AND BOTANICAL GARDENS SHARES ITS WORLD-RENOWNED COLLECTIONS TO SUPPORT SCHOLARSHIP, FOSTER LEARNING, INSPIRE CREATIVITY, AND OFFER TRANSFORMATIVE EXPERIENCES FOR DIVERSE AUDIENCES.

Educate the public about the technology, history and impact of the railroad industry in Rochester, NY and the surrounding region through the preservation, restoration and operation of railroad equipment, and the display of relevant historic artifacts and documents.

TO PRESERVE, DEVELOP AND SHARE HISTORIC DUNHAM TAVERN AND ITS CAMPUS AS AN EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCE. WE ASPIRE FOR DUNHAM TAVERN AS AN INSTITUTION TO PROVIDE AN URBAN GREEN SPACE IN MIDTOWN CLEVELAND, AND TO RETURN THE TAVERN TO ITS ROOTS BY SERVING AS A PLACE FOR URBAN HISTORY, EDUCATION, NATURE, AND COMMUNITY.

TO PRESERVE GOLDEN AGE OF LUMBER

The Center is dedicated to educating the public about the fishing industry past, present, and future, and preserving and presenting the story of the fishing industry through exhibits, programs, and archives.