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Category: Regional and National Historical Societies
To Visit
Old State House: On the Freedom Trail. Corner of State and Washington Streets in downtown Boston.
Library: 15 State Street, 3rd floor
Founded in 1881 to save the Old State House from being moved to Chicago,
The Bostonian Society is the historical society for the city of Boston.
Through library and museum collections which date from the 1630s to the 21st century,
through exhibitions on the American Revolution
and Boston's neighborhoods, and through programs for adults and children,
the Society brings Boston history to life.
The Bostonian Society is the first stop for anyone
interested in the city's history. With a museum within the 1713 Old State House,
a research library and programs and events for all ages,
the Society provides a comprehensive historical and educational resource.
The Walker Transportation Collection is also located at the Society headquarters.
Contact the Transportation Collection by email or phone.
Email: info@walkertrans.org
Danvers Historical Society
9 Page Street, PO Box 381, Danvers, MA 01923
Phone: (978) 777-1666 Email: dhs@danvershistory.org Web: www.danvershistory.org
The Danvers Historical Society, a private not-for-profit,
was founded in 1889 "to discover, collect and preserve objects which illustrate local history,
but particularly the history, development and people
of the Town of Danvers".
The Historical Society owns three historic sites
and a museum building and is steward of the Endicott Burial Ground.
The society has many events, exhibits
and fundraisers every year and is an important part of the community.
Membership is open to everyone, and volunteers are always welcome!
Lynn Museum
590 Washington Street Lynn, MA 01901
Lynn's memory starts here!
Established in 1897, the Lynn Museum & Historical Society
is the only organization in the city devoted to collecting, preserving, and fostering
an appreciation of Lynn's rich history.
Did you know that Lynn is the home of Marshmallow Fluff,
or that a sea serpent was once sighted in Lynn Harbor?
A membership organization open to the public,
LMHS fulfills its mission by offering youth and adult programs,
maintaining a research library and archives,
and mounting several changing exhibitions each year.
The Marblehead Museum & Historical Society
170 Washington St. Marblehead, MA 01945
Phone: 781-631-1768 Fax: 781-631-0917
e-mail: info@marbleheadmuseum.org
In 2003, the Marblehead Historical Society changed its name
to the Marblehead Museum & Historical Society
to reflect its museum-quality collection and professional approach
to exhibits, research, preservation and education.
The new name represents a continued commitment to the mission of preservation.
Year round activities and operations
preserve Marblehead history according to museum standards.
The Jeremiah Lee Mansion, the J.O.J. Frost Gallery,
Marblehead History Archives and the G.A.R. Civil War Museum
are all part of the Marblehead Museum & Historical Societyıs
exceptional collection of places, artifacts, documents,
and photographs that span five centuries of Marblehead history.
Category: Art and/or History Museums
Peabody Essex Museum
East India Square Salem, MA 01970-3783 USA
Phone: 978-745-9500, 866-745-1876
For the Hearing Impaired: 978-740-3649
Program Reservations: ext. 3011
The mission of the Peabody Essex Museum
is to celebrate outstanding artistic and cultural creativity by collecting,
stewarding, and interpreting objects
of art and culture in ways that increase knowledge,
enrich the spirit, engage the mind, and stimulate the senses.
Through its exhibitions, programs, publications,
media, and related activities, PEM strives
to create experiences that transform people's lives
by broadening their perspectives, attitudes, and knowledge
of themselves and
the wider world.
Category: Special-Interest Nonprofit Organizations
The Franco-American Institute of Salem is "dedicated to preserving and promoting
the history, genealogy, and culture of the Franco-American community
of greater Salem, Mass."
They collect materials and make resources available to members;
and have "genealogical holdings" of approx. 50,000 records.
They hold meetings and publish a journal.
Editor's note: The French-Canadian immigrant element in Salem's history is significant to that history.
The mission of the Institute for Music, History, and Cultural Traditions, Inc. (IMHCT)
is to celebrate the essential role of music in human history and culture,
and to promote understanding and enjoyment of the musical arts
-- as they manifest in history and culture --
through research, scholarship, and public performance.
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The Institute's mission emphasizes a strong commitment
to an interdisciplinary approach.
That commitment encompasses integration
of the humanities and the arts, and honors all genres of music.
While openly embracing all world cultures,
our focus will be, in general,
on North American, Celtic,
and British Isles traditions.
To this end, the Institute will produce publications, events, and workshops; and maintain online resources.
The American History and Music Festival will feature a series of concerts
and educational programs in the Boston/North of Boston region.
The Festival is founded and directed by musicians/scholars Jim and Maggi Dalton,
and sponsored by the nonprofit organization
The Institute for Music, History, and Cultural Traditions, Inc.
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