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History of the antelope valley indian museum
Planned building stabilization is taking place to protect this landmark building and its collections. Local support for the acquisition of the property resulted in the state of California purchasing the museum in 1979, with Grace Oliver donating all of the artifacts. The majority of the museum’s collections emphasizes the Southwestern, California and Great Basin Indians, … Continue reading
Kellogg-Eddy House in Connecticut
The Kellogg-Eddy House at 679 Willard Avenue in Newington was built in 1808 by General Martin Kellogg. It is a typical New England Georgian-style house with some Greek Revival influences and a good example of the home of an affluent farm family of that era. It has a Colonial Revival addition dating to 1928. The … Continue reading
Gallery of Contemporary Art at Sacred Heart University
The Gallery of Contemporary Art opened in 1989 and is dedicated to presenting works by contemporary artists from New England and New York—as well as exhibits featuring works from the Caribbean, France, Latin America, Luxembourg, Russia, Zimbabwe and beyond. The mission of The Gallery of Contemporary Art is to provide to the University community and … Continue reading
State Museum of Conservation Corps at San Luis Obispo
Beautiful San Luis Obispo, on the central coast of California, is home to the Conservation Corps State Museum. Established August 18, 1995 and housed in four barracks buildings on the grounds of historic Camp San Luis Obispo, the museum documents the youth corps movement of the 20th century. The four buildings contain displays of artifacts … Continue reading
Underhill Museum
History Dr. James Underhill came to Idaho Springs in 1897 and was a prominent Colorado surveyor and mining engineer. Underhill was a Harvard graduate who wrote a number of books on surveying. He surveyed many of the city plots and mines in and around Idaho Springs. He was also a professor at the Colorado School … Continue reading
Platteville Pioneer Museum
The town’s collective basement will no longer hide Platteville’s first fire truck. Nor its first soda fountain, an antique jukebox, an old grinding stone for sharpening sickles or hundreds of other collectibles. Members of the Platteville Historical Society and town leaders broke ground Monday on an expansion project that will double the size of the … Continue reading
Pikes-Peak-Radio-Electronics-Museum
The Pikes Peak Radio and Electronics Museum in Colorado Springs has a collection of historical radio receivers and production equipment. It’s website also features a page on Colorado’s radio broadcasting history including pictures and memorabilia from a number of stations. Pikes Peak Radio & Electronics Museum is a trade name registered with the state of … Continue reading
Museum of Outdoor Arts
The Museum of Outdoor Arts is located on the 2nd Floor of the Englewood Civic Center. The Museum’s outdoor art collection can be seen throughout CityCenter Englewood. In addition to its collection of public art, MOA sponsors a variety of performances and exhibits throughout the year at the Englewood Civic Center and CityCenter Englewood Amphitheater. … Continue reading
Molly Brown Summer House
The Historic Molly Brown Summer House Museum & Event Center is located in Southwest Denver just minutes from downtown Denver and the Foothills. Built in 1897 by “Molly” and J.J. Brown, this beautiful Victorian home is a wonderful gathering place for all types of events: Family Events Social Gatherings Weddings & Receptions Corporate Events Historic … Continue reading
Molly Brown House
In 1970 local citizens joined forces to preserve the long-time home of Titanic’s most famous survivor. They organized as Historic Denver, Inc. and began a long-legacy of preserving Denver’s historic places. Today, you can visit the Brown’s opulent 1889 home, designed by architect William Lang. You’ll also hear the fascinating tales of Molly Brown’s incredible … Continue reading