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Historical Museum Guide for The United States

A directory of Historical Museums in the United States, categorized by state and county.  Along with the extensive list of history museums you will find historic digital photo collections, state history timelines, state symbols, local histories, free travel guides, old historic newspapers, traveler information and other items of historical significance for each of the states in the United States.

Taking a trip?  A visit to these history museums and historical societies will allow you to soak up some local history and culture while you are there.  Many of these have virtual tours and photos you can view online.... like visiting without leaving home!  Visiting historic places can help you see through the eyes of your ancestors and learn more about how they lived.

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Jamestown Windmill

Jamestown, RI

The Alamo, San Antonio, Texas

Historic Old State House, Boston, Massachusetts photo.

Old State House, Boston, Massachusetts. 

 Photo courtesy of National Park Service

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Alabama History Museums and Historic Sites

Your guide to historical museums in Alabama.

 

 

Free History Books Online

Iowa History Books

Massachusetts History Books

Michigan History Books

New York History Books

Ohio History Books

Pennsylvania History Books

 

History Museums News

Museum Needs Help!

The Wolfe County Historical Museum needs help.

Museum Closed

The National U.S. Marshals Museum located in Arlington, Virginia, has been placed in storage and closed until a new site can be utilized for the exhibits.
History of the National U.S. Marshals Museum


History Trivia

History Trivia and Quizzes

Past Sheriffs in the United States

Police Officers of the Past and Their History

US Quiz Games

 

Historical Photos Online

Library of Congress American Memory

 

Helpful History Links

ALHFAM - Association for Living History, Farm and Agricultural Museums.

100 Historical US Documents

View and read the 100 milestone documents which shaped the birth and history of the United States of America.

American Association of for State and Local History

American Historical Association

American History Timeline - Smithsonian

American History Animated Timeline

American Indian Owned and Operated Museums

Institute of Museum and Library Services

Historic House Museums in the US

National Historic Landmarks Program

National Register of Historic Places

Police History in the United States

Past Sheriffs of the United States

U.S. Fort Tours

U.S. History

Victorian Preservation Association

 

Genealogy

U.S. Genealogy Search

 

 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Alaska History Museums and Historic Sites

Your guide to historical museums in Alaska.

Arizona History Museums and Historic Sites

Your guide to historical museums in Arizona.

Arkansas History Museums and Historic Sites

Your guide to historical museums in Arkansas.

California History Museums and Historic Sites

Your guide to historical museums in California.

Colorado History Museums and Historic Sites

Your guide to historical museums in Colorado.

Connecticut History Museums and Historic Sites

Your guide to historical museums in Connecticut.

Delaware History Museums and Historic Sites

Your guide to historical museums in Delaware.

District of Columbia History Museums and Historic Sites

Your guide to historical museums in Washington DC.

Florida History Museums and Historic Sites

Your guide to historical museums in Florida.

Georgia History Museums and Historic Sites

Your guide to historical museums in Georgia.

Hawaii History Museums and Historic Sites

Your guide to historical museums in Hawaii.

Idaho History Museums and Historic Sites

Your guide to historical museums in Idaho.

Illinois History Museums and Historic Sites

Your guide to historical museums in Illinois.

Indiana History Museums and Historic Sites

Your guide to historical museums in Indiana.

Iowa History Museums and Historic Sites

Your guide to historical museums in Iowa.

Kansas History Museums and Historic Sites

Your guide to historical museums in Kansas.

Kentucky History Museums and Historic Sites

Your guide to historical museums in Kentucky.

Louisiana History Museums and Historic Sites

Your guide to historical museums in Louisiana.

Maine History Museums and Historic Sites

Your guide to historical museums in Maine.

Maryland History Museums and Historic Sites

Your guide to historical museums in Maryland.

Massachusetts History Museums and Historic Sites

Your guide to historical museums in Massachusetts.

Michigan History Museums and Historic Sites

Your guide to historical museums in Michigan.

Minnesota History Museums and Historic Sites

Your guide to historical museums in Minnesota.

Mississippi History Museums and Historic Sites

Your guide to historical museums in Mississippi.

Missouri History Museums and Historic Sites

Your guide to historical museums in Missouri.

Montana History Museums and Historic Sites

Your guide to historical museums in Montana.

Nebraska History Museums and Historic Sites

Your guide to historical museums in Nebraska.

Nevada History Museums and Historic Sites

Your guide to historical museums in Nevada.

New Hampshire History Museums and Historic Sites

Your guide to historical museums in New Hampshire.

New Jersey History Museums and Historic Sites

Your guide to historical museums in New Jersey.

New Mexico History Museums and Historic Sites

Your guide to historical museums in New Mexico.

New York History Museums and Historic Sites

Your guide to historical museums in New York.

North Carolina History Museums and Historic Sites

Your guide to historical museums in North Carolina.

North Dakota History Museums and Historic Sites

Your guide to historical museums in North Dakota.

Ohio History Museums and Historic Sites

Your guide to historical museums in Ohio.

Oklahoma History Museums and Historic Sites

Your guide to historical museums in Oklahoma.

Oregon History Museums and Historic Sites

Your guide to historical museums in Oregon.

Pennsylvania History Museums and Historic Sites

Your guide to historical museums in Pennsylvania.

Rhode Island History Museums and Historic Sites

Your guide to historical museums in Rhode Island.

South Carolina History Museums and Historic Sites

Your guide to historical museums in South Carolina.

South Dakota History Museums and Historic Sites

Your guide to historical museums in South Dakota.

Tennessee History Museums and Historic Sites

Your guide to historical museums in Tennessee.

Texas History Museums and Historic Sites

Your guide to historical museums in Texas.

Utah History Museums and Historic Sites

Your guide to historical museums in Utah.

Vermont History Museums and Historic Sites

Your guide to historical museums in Vermont.

Virginia History Museums and Historic Sites

Your guide to historical museums in Virginia.

Washington History Museums and Historic Sites

Your guide to historical museums in Washington.

West Virginia History Museums and Historic Sites

Your guide to historical museums in West Virginia.

Wisconsin History Museums and Historic Sites

Your guide to historical museums in Wisconsin.

Wyoming History Museums and Historic Sites

Your guide to historical museums in Wyoming.

 

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Historical Museum Guide is a tool designed to help you find historic sites and history museums in the United States. 

 


"History museums provide a delightful, educational and informative glimpse into the customs and ideas of people whose feet once trod upon the very dust in which we leave our own footprints today"

Author: Brenda Hay

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