Documenting Civil Rights & Segregation - Birmingham Civil Rights Institute
The Smithsonian affiliated Birmingham Civil Rights Institute is a museum with exhibits tracing the journey of the civil rights advocates of the 1950s and 60s, who changed the course of American history.
The Oldest Building In The Mississippi River Valley - Old Ursuline Convent
As the oldest building in the Mississippi Valley, it played a crucial role in the early development of New Orleans. Built in 1752, it replaced an earlier convent constructed in 1734 and continued to serve as a home for the Ursuline nuns for over 70 years.
Bringing Fort Lauderdale History To Life - History Fort Lauderdale
The History Fort Lauderdale museums connect visitors to the past while celebrating the present story of the Fort Lauderdale area.
A Glimpse Into Moravian History - The Moravian Museum of Bethlehem
The Moravian Bethlehem National Historic Landmark District encompasses approximately 14 acres in the heart of the City of Bethlehem.
Exploring Slavery, Segregation & Racial Terrorism In America - The Legacy Sites, Montgomery, AL
This blog post covers three different spaces in Montgomery, Alabama that deal with slavery, segregation, and racial terrorism in America.
Preserving & Celebrating Jazz Music - New Orleans Jazz Museum
The Jazz Museum is housed in the historic Old U.S. Mint, strategically located at the intersection of the French Quarter and the Frenchmen Street live music corridor. The New Orleans Jazz Museum is at the heart of the city’s vibrant music scene.
A Museum On Jackson Square - The Louisiana State Museum
Originally used for commercial purposes, the building became a courthouse in 1834 and, in 1911, became part of the Louisiana State Museum. The Presbytère now houses two permanent exhibits, each telling a different side of the Louisiana story — one of celebration and one of resilience.
A Gilded Age Private Library - Morgan Library & Museum
The Morgan Library & Museum is a treasure trove of cultural and literary history, celebrating the extensive collection amassed by millionaire financier J. Pierpont Morgan.
The Original Charleston Custom House - The Old Exchange Building
Completed in 1771, the Old Exchange Building is a Charleston landmark and the site of some of the most important events in South Carolina history.
Dedicated To The Art, History & Science Of Glass - Corning Museum Of Glass
The Corning Museum displays a comprehensive glass collection with galleries including Eastern, Asian, European, and American glass
A Castle In Bryn Athyn - Glencairn Museum
Glencairn was originally built as the home of multi-millionaire businessman Raymond and Mildred Glenn Pitcairn and their nine children.
A West Palm Beach Art Oasis - Ann Norton Sculpture Garden
Ann set up a foundation for the perpetual maintenance of this home on 2.5 acres which became this permanent green oasis of art, wildlife, subtropical trees and plants.
A Comprehensive Louis C Tiffany Collection - The Morse Museum
The Morse Museum houses the world’s most comprehensive collection of Louis C. Tiffany’s work, including jewelry, pottery, paintings, leaded-glass windows and lamps.
Fashion Culture On Display - FIT Museum
The museum regularly hosts exhibitions that showcase various aspects of fashion, including thematic, contemporary and historical designs.
A Former Frick Country Home - Nassau County Museum Of Art
The mansion that houses the Nassau Country Museum of Art, in Roslyn Harbor, was originally built by Lloyd Stephens Bryce utilizing the Neo-Georgian designs of architect Ogden Codman.
The First & Largest U.S. Mass Transit Museum - Seashore Trolly Museum
The Seashore Trolly Museum is a unique indoor / outdoor museum primarily showcasing the history and development electric railways.
More Of An Art Museum - Audrain Automobile Museum
The Audrain Automobile Museum in Newport, Rhode Island is a great place to visit for the history buff as well as the art and automobile enthusiast.
Inspired By Her Travels - The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
The Isabella Stewart Garner Museum, originally called Fenway Court when it opened in 1903. It was founded by Isabella Stewart Garner, whose will called for her art collection to be permanently exhibited ‘for the education and enjoyment of the public forever’. The building was constructed between 1896 and 1903.
Celebrating NYC’s Underground - NYC Transit Museum
The museum was founded in 1976, and is located in a 1936 subway station in Downtown Brooklyn.
The Oldest Art Museum In The South - Telfair Museum
The Telfair Museum is the legacy of one visionary, philanthropist Mary Telfair. This former mansion was built 1818-1819, for Alexander Telfair, son of Revolutionary War patriot and Georgia Governor Edward Telfair.