History Museums

The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum (USHMM) is the United States' official memorial to the Holocaust. Adjacent to the National Mall in Washington, D.C., the USHMM provides for the documentation, study, and interpretation of Holocaust history. It is dedicated to helping leaders and citizens of the world confront hatred, prevent genocide, promote human dignity, and strengthen democracy.

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.

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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.

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 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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

AS A MUSEUM, THE COLUMBIA GORGE MUSEUM CAREFULLY COLLECTS, PRESERVES, STORES, AND EXHIBITS THE OBJECTS REFLECTING THE GENERATIONS OF HISTORICAL DATA, INFORMATION, AND OBJECTS FOR THE EDIFICATION OF OUR VISITORS.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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 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 the golden age of lumber.

Operation of railroad museum and historical society.

THE MUSEUM IS DEDICATED TO PRESERVING AND EXHIBITING THE CHARLES CONRAD FAMILY HOME, GARDENS AND EXTENSIVE ORIGINAL COLLECTIONS BY PROVIDING PUBLIC TOURS, SPECIAL EVENTS, EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH PROGRAMS AND COMMUNITY EVENTS.

TO OPERATE A MUSEUM AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC THAT PRESERVES THE HISTORY ASSOCIATED WITH THE PACKARD FAMILY, PACKARD ELECTRIC AND THE PACKARD MOTOR CAR COMPANY VIA INTERPRETIVE EXHIBITS, HISTORICAL PROGRAMS, CAR SHOWS AND SPECIAL EVENTS.

TO PROMOTE PUBLIC EDUCATION, AWARENESS, AND APPRECIATION OF THE HISTORY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA THROUGH THE OPERATION OF A HISTORIC MUSEUM AND THE MAINTENANCE AND PRESERVATION OF HISTORIC PHOTOS, DOCUMENTS, AND ARTIFACTS.

TO PRESERVE AND PROMOTE THE ROLE THAT THE CHESAPEAKE BAY WATERMEN PLAYED IN THE SHAPING OF OUR NATION THROUGH A HISTORICAL DISPLAY OF CRAFTS AND METHODS OF THEIR TRADE.

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.