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African American Historical & Cultural Museum of the San Joaquin Valley
Fresno, California

Church, Culture, General, History, Historical Society, Specialized

Opened in June 1993, this museum hosts rotating and permanent displays concerning African-American history and culture. Interpretive displays describe the lives and times of leading San Joaquin Valley African- American literature.

Antioch Baptist Church Museum
Ansted, West Virginia

Church

Archives of Brethren in Christ Church
Grantham, Pennsylvania

Church

Ark Encounter
WILLIAMSTOWN, Kentucky

Church, Culture, History, Library, Nature Centers, Park, Specialized

Ark Encounter features a full-size Noah’s Ark, built according to the dimensions given in the Bible. Spanning 510 feet long, 85 feet wide, and 51 feet high, this modern engineering marvel amazes visitors young and old.

Ataloa Lodge Museum
Muskogee, Oklahoma

Anthropology, Archaeology, Art, Church, Culture, History, Historic House, Natural History, University

A very large private collection of American Indian Art/Utilaterian items from every corner of Native America. The historic Ataloa Lodge Museum offers one of the finest collections of American Indian art and life-ways in the United States, and each season on its grounds holds its own unique beauty.

BANGOR CHURCH
Bangor, California

Church, General, History, Historic House, Historical Society, Library

Bangor Church is located in the beautiful foothills of Butte County, southeast of Oroville. Bangor is a Gold Rush era town, which at one point had a population of 30,000. The Bangor Church is the oldest original church in Butte County, built in 1882. Today it is used as a museum celebrating the history of the local area. It also may be rented for weddings. For more information contact Eric or Jennifer Anderson at (530)679-0775.

Baxter County Heritage Museum
Gassville, Arkansas

Cemetery, Church, Culture, History, Historic House, Historical Society, Military

Big Black Creek Historical
Denmark, Tennessee

Cemetery, Church, History, Historic House, Historical Society, Park

The Big Black Creek Historical Association, Inc. was formed to identify, preserve, and promote historical and cultural sites within eastern Haywood and western Madison Counties in Tennessee including the communities of Denmark, Leighton, Mercer, and Woodland. Restoration of the Denmark Presbyterian Church is underway with a grant from the Tennessee Department of Transportation and Madison County. Neglected family cemeteries are being restored and readings published for genealogists searching for family roots. A driving tour is being developed, and guided tours are available on request. Originally settled by farmers looking for better land to grow cotton, many farms have remained in the same family over 100 years.

Bixby Historical Society
Bixby, Oklahoma

Cemetery, Church, General, History, Historical Society

Boise Basin Museum
Idaho City, Idaho

Cemetery, Church, History, Historic House, Historical Society, Park

frontier memorabilia

Allaire Village
Wall, New Jersey

Arboretum, Archaeology, Church, History, Historic House, Library, Nature Centers, Park, Specialized

Founding by steamship engineer James P. Allaire, our fully interactive early 19th century village is truly a travel back in time...into NJ's early history. Located in the beautiful depths of Allaire State Park in Wall Township, the trees will part and our village with it's hardworking villagers will come alive before your eyes. Whether it's touring our historical buildings, or helping a young lady cider press near the gardens...there is always something new to discover at the village. Meet our villagers and learn about their lives in 1836. Help them prepare traditional hearth cooked meals or simply marvel at their unusual speech.

Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen Museum and Diocesan Historical Museum
Peoria, Illinois

Church, Culture, General, History, Library, Specialized

Gift shop available in the museum; ballrooms, conference rooms, meeting rooms, picnic spaces, and catering available upon request.

Archives of the United Church of Christ
Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Church

Arthur J. Moore Methodist Museum
St Simons Island, Georgia

Art, Church, Culture, History, Historic House, Library, Specialized

Our mission is to: Maintain an archive of documentary materials concerning all facets of the history of The United Methodist Church.
? Serve as the official repository of materials produced by the agencies, boards, commissions, committees, local churches and general officers of The South Georgia Conference of the United Methodist Church.
? Collect and preserve historical artifacts related to the United Methodist Church.
? Operate a Museum that interprets, through exhibits, tours and educational programs the early history of Methodism in America, particularly as it relates to John Wesley, the history of the South Georgia Conference and the history of the island history and of Epworth by the Sea.
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Autauga County Heritage Association
Prattville, Alabama

Archaeology, Cemetery, Church, Culture, History, Historic House, Historical Society, Library, Military

The Autauga County Heritage Association is a group of people who share a common interest in the history of Autauga County, who strive to create historical interest and educate the community about the benefits of preservation and the significance of our own heritage.

Barron County Historical Society Pioneer Village Museum
Cameron, Wisconsin

Church, Culture, General, History, Historic House, Historical Society, Library, Military, Natural History

Pioneer Village: Nestled among a 35 acre pine grove, with 37 buildings several original log cabins locally built and furnished in the 1800,s. A climate controlled building with 36 cubicles filled with antique guns,clothing,cars and history items. Open from Memorial Day to Labor Day Thursday thru Sunday with special events on week ends.

Bethany Church Museum
Monroeville, Alabama

Church

Billy Sunday Collection Relocated to Reneker Museum
Winona Lake, Indiana

Church, Culture, General, History, Historic House

Billy Sunday Collection Relocating To Reneker Museum: Grace College and Theological Seminary announced Thursday that the Billy Sunday Visitor's Center collection will move to a new home in the Reneker Museum of Winona History, located in Westminster Hall of Grace College.

Blooming Grove Historical Society
Cogan Station, Pennsylvania

Cemetery, Church, Culture, History, Historic House, Historical Society, Library

Bon Homme Memorial Church Museum
Tyndall, South Dakota

Church

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Small Museum Association 41st Annual Conference 2025

February 17 - 19, 2025

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2025 California Association of Museums Conference

February 18 - 22, 2025

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Virginia Association of Museum's 2025 Annual Conference!

March 15 - 18, 2025

Blacksburg, Virginia

2025 Am Assoc for State and Local History Annual Conference

September 10 - 13, 2025

Cincinnati, Ohio

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