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Northwest Park Nature Center
The park is located in Windsor, Connecticut, USA. From Interstate 91 heading north, take Exit 38. From Interstate 91 heading south, take Exit 38A. Turn right at the exit on to Poquonock Avenue (Route 75). Go about 1.5 miles and turn left on to Prospect Hill Rd. Turn right at the traffic circle on to … Continue reading
New England Muscle Bicycle Museum
This museum is owned and operated by Jim Barnard and includes a collection of 120+ bicylces from the 1960′s and 1970′s. When in New England come and visit us in the museum, see what is not online, attend a ride with us and come to the yearly swap meet in August to meet other enthusiusts … Continue reading
Lock Museum of America
There is a large display of locks and hardware made by Sargent and Co. in New Haven, Ct. Several early exit devices and door closers are on display as well. The Antique Lock Room contains a large display of colonial locks and Ornate European Locks dating back to the 1500′s. Nowadays, the Museum boasts eight … Continue reading
Keeler Tavern Museum in Connecticut
The Keeler Tavern Museum was founded by the Keeler Tavern Preservation Society, Inc. in 1966 as a living museum of colonial history within the town of Ridgefield, Connecticut. It is the Society’s mission to preserve and protect the Keeler Tavern, a site listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1982, that embodies the … Continue reading
Walsenburg Mining Museum
WALSENBURG was called the “City Built on Coal” during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Exhibits highlight memories of the more than 100 mining camps in Huerfano County which were home to thousands of miners and their families. LOCATED IN the 1896 Huerfano County Jail, the Walsenburg Mining Museum also has memorabilia from the … Continue reading
Red, White and Blue Fire Museum
Overview: Although the name is patriotic, Red, White and Blue originates from three different fire companies that were organized in 1882 to protect the mining district of Breckenridge after three large fires almost destroyed the town. The three companies were the Red: The Pioneer Hook and Ladder Company, White: The Independent Hose Company, and Blue: … Continue reading
Plains Conservation Center
Overview:The Plains Conservation Center is an outdoor education facility and state-designated natural area consisting of two sites totaling approximately 8,894 acres. The 1100-acre Aurora site is located at 21901 E. Hampden Avenue. The West Bijou site, purchased in 2001 and added to in 2006, is located near the Arapahoe County/Elbert County line along West Bijou … Continue reading
Kit Carson Museum
The Kit Carson Museum was opened in 1961 in a county building at the south edge of Las Animas, Colorado. The purpose of the Museum is to collect and exhibit the history of Bent County through artifacts and memorabilia contributed by the community. The Museum has been most successful in achieving this goal. In inventory … Continue reading
Hazard House Museum
Though not large, the Hazard House is graced with many fine pieces of furniture, a Steinway piano, lush oriental rugs, silver flatware, tea sets, candelabra and serving sets of all kinds, bone China dinnerware and crystal serving dishes, Fostoria glasses, and fine linen. A special Christmas Tree display is located by the piano, complete with … Continue reading