Indian Market & FestivalQuest for the WestIndigenous Peoples’ DayDia de MuertosJingle Rails Before you visit the museum, you might have questions. Read the frequently asked questions to find important information about your visit, rental spaces, tickets, and m…
Your generous donation will help the Elgin History Museum inspire historical discovery by preserving and sharing Elgin’s heritage. History connects people to each other and to something larger than themselves. People of all backgrounds and generations need his…
History isn’t just in the past—it’s the foundation of everything we’re building today. Since 1958, the Howard County Historical Society has been the heartbeat of our community’s heritage, preserving the artifacts, voices, and milestones that make Howard County…
This private, non-profit organization, Historical Society of Martin County, interprets and celebrates the genius of innovation, creativity and the historical events of Martin County and the surrounding region, all within an environment of learning and discover…
This private, non-profit organization, Historical Society of Martin County, interprets and celebrates the genius of innovation, creativity and the historical events of Martin County and the surrounding region, all within an environment of learning and discover…
Eric Carle (1929–2021) was one of the best known illustrators of our time. The creator of more than 70 picture books, he combined winsome stories and exuberant collages that appeal to young readers and adults alike. In 2002, Eric Carle and his wife, Barbara Ca…
Our standard seating is in Coach Cars with padded bench seats. For an additional charge, customers can choose our First Class car which offers individual seats and cash beverage service. When the weather warrants, there is steam heat on the train. There is no…
Eugene Science Center was founded in 1961 as the southwest branch of the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI). It was incorporated in 1977 as the Willamette Science & Technology Center (WISTEC), an independent 501(c)(3) corporation, and opened in its c…
Explora has been from the very beginning, a collaboration of great visions. It began around 1983 with two individual groups who with no knowledge of each other’s existence had similar ideas: the first group envisioned a “children’s exploratorium,” while the se…
The Fire Museum of Maryland is one of the largest fire museums in America. Located in Lutherville, MD (Baltimore County), the Museum is a leading institution in preserving, restoring and interpreting the history of the urban fire service in the U.S. The Museum…
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Arthur Perry Sewell (1900-1946), and Elizabeth Murray Sewell (1890 – 1977), were the first curators and stewards of the Flag House. Because Arthur was blinded by a chemical attack during World War I, Elizabeth conducted all correspondence and Flag House operat…
With a Single Step: Stories in the Making of America presents the diverse layers of the Chinese American experience, while examining America’s journey as a nation of immigrants. It interweaves the […]
In the mid 1960’s, as American culture was rapidly changing under the influence of the Baby Boom’s surge in youth population, a new style of artwork hit the pinball industry. Characterized by angular, abstracted figures…