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guided tours of current exhibits, interactive programs for children and adults day-long "living history" program at historic Eight Square Schoolhouse where participants attend school as it was in 1892. Geared to NYS fourth-grade curriculum; home-schooled children and adult groups also welcome browsing the Center's photograph and archive collections with the help of a trained research assistant
guided tours of current exhibits, interactive programs for children and adults day-long "living history" program at historic Eight Square Schoolhouse where participants attend school as it was in 1892. Geared to NYS fourth-grade curriculum; home-schooled children and adult groups also welcome browsing the Center's photograph and archive collections with the help of a trained research assistant
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Local/Regional History Museums
Historical Research
Is an historic and beautiful 84-acre sanctuary of oak forests, ponds, streams, small mammals and scores of bird species, all of which can viewed via five miles of clearly marked trails. In addition, the preserve incorporates a 3,000-square-foot museum with displays about the ecology of Long Island, as well as animal exhibits and shows and interactive activities for children. The museum is also available for birthday parties on weekends.
Is an historic and beautiful 84-acre sanctuary of oak forests, ponds, streams, small mammals and scores of bird species, all of which can viewed via five miles of clearly marked trails. In addition, the preserve incorporates a 3,000-square-foot museum with displays about the ecology of Long Island, as well as animal exhibits and shows and interactive activities for children. The museum is also available for birthday parties on weekends.
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History Museums
Recreational Activities / Sports
Nature Centers / Walks
Museums
Recreational Trails
Parks / Recreation Areas
Natural History Museums
Operates from the 1882 Italianate home of inventor and real estate developer James Suggett.Kellogg Memorial Research Center houses information on cemetery records, birth and death notices, marriage records, indexed census records, surname files and genealogies, Sanborn insurance maps that list lot numbers and residents, photograph files, diaries, business records, newspapers and organization files on many of the social, civic and church related clubs in Cortland county.-expanding collection of digital resources
Operates from the 1882 Italianate home of inventor and real estate developer James Suggett.Kellogg Memorial Research Center houses information on cemetery records, birth and death notices, marriage records, indexed census records, surname files and genealogies, Sanborn insurance maps that list lot numbers and residents, photograph files, diaries, business records, newspapers and organization files on many of the social, civic and church related clubs in Cortland county.-expanding collection of digital resources
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Local/Regional History Museums
Archives
The museum educates, examines and explores the history of the Holocaust with authenticity, dignity and compassion through educational programs, lectures, exhibits, seminars and commemorative ceremonies.
The museum educates, examines and explores the history of the Holocaust with authenticity, dignity and compassion through educational programs, lectures, exhibits, seminars and commemorative ceremonies.
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History Museums
Museum Complex contains several buildings displaying early American artifacts and activities, the Blacksmith Shop, Milk House, Boat House and others. Offers guided tours to schools and organizations. Museum Shop/Exchange Shop also on premises. Call for fees and to schedule a tour.
Museum Complex contains several buildings displaying early American artifacts and activities, the Blacksmith Shop, Milk House, Boat House and others. Offers guided tours to schools and organizations. Museum Shop/Exchange Shop also on premises. Call for fees and to schedule a tour.
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Community Groups and Government / Administrative Offices
Historical Societies
Museums
Historic Preservation
History Museums
The Bundy Museum campus consists of 5 buildings; the Bundy house, Visitor Center, Bundy Annex Theater (located behind the museum), Gallery 131 at 131 Main St, and Binghamton Photo at 32 Cedar St
The Bundy Museum campus consists of 5 buildings; the Bundy house, Visitor Center, Bundy Annex Theater (located behind the museum), Gallery 131 at 131 Main St, and Binghamton Photo at 32 Cedar St
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History Museums
Event Setup/Cleanup Volunteer Opportunities
Art Museums
Clerical Volunteer Opportunities
COMPUTER ACCESS: 1/2 hour blocks of time. Wi-Fi: Available 24/7. LOCAL HISTORY MUSEUM: Open by request. OBITUARY REQUESTS: $.50 per obituary. Please included a SASE or e-mail address. OTHER SERVICES: Photocopy, fax, color copies.
COMPUTER ACCESS: 1/2 hour blocks of time. Wi-Fi: Available 24/7. LOCAL HISTORY MUSEUM: Open by request. OBITUARY REQUESTS: $.50 per obituary. Please included a SASE or e-mail address. OTHER SERVICES: Photocopy, fax, color copies.
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Public Libraries
Public Access Computers/Tools
History Museums
Children's Library Services
Public Wi-Fi Sites
Reference/Information
Books, eBooks, CD''s, movies, audio, periodicals and Braille works available. Free Wi-Fi.
Books, eBooks, CD''s, movies, audio, periodicals and Braille works available. Free Wi-Fi.
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Public Libraries
Children's Library Services
Public Wi-Fi Sites
Reference/Information
Historic Preservation
History Museums
Offers exhibitions and educational programs in science and history for both individuals and groups.
Offers exhibitions and educational programs in science and history for both individuals and groups.
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Lifelong Learning Programs
History Museums
Art Museums
Planetariums/Observatories
Historic Preservation
Provides exhibits and research information from New York State's past, present, and future. Seeks to provide inquiry, discovery, and history access into New York's rich, artistic, social, historical and environmental legacies, in fields of geology, biology, anthropology, and history.
Provides exhibits and research information from New York State's past, present, and future. Seeks to provide inquiry, discovery, and history access into New York's rich, artistic, social, historical and environmental legacies, in fields of geology, biology, anthropology, and history.
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Historic Preservation
Natural History Museums
Museums
Volunteer Opportunities
Native American Community
History Museums
Provides an informative lecture on the history of railroading on Long Island. Call for more information.Speakers available within Suffolk County evenings or afternoons, 7 days a week, all year.
Provides an informative lecture on the history of railroading on Long Island. Call for more information.Speakers available within Suffolk County evenings or afternoons, 7 days a week, all year.
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Museums
Local / Regional History Museums
Volunteer Opportunities
Public Lectures / Discussions
Offers many public programs including concerts, October Country Fair, storytelling, Watercolor Workshop in the Garden, Children's Garden Club, and a variety of changing exhibits.
The museum offers a guided tour, programs of historic interest, special lectures and an educational program for students.
Friends of Rock Hall are volunteers who raise funds and sponsor historic research.
PLEASE CALL THE OFFICE AT (516) 239-1157 FOR AVAILABLE DATES AND TIMES AT LEAST 24 HOURS IN ADVANCE OR COMPLETE THE FORM AT THE LINK BELOW:
https://www.friendsofrockhall.org/hours-admission
Offers many public programs including concerts, October Country Fair, storytelling, Watercolor Workshop in the Garden, Children's Garden Club, and a variety of changing exhibits.
The museum offers a guided tour, programs of historic interest, special lectures and an educational program for students.
Friends of Rock Hall are volunteers who raise funds and sponsor historic research.
PLEASE CALL THE OFFICE AT (516) 239-1157 FOR AVAILABLE DATES AND TIMES AT LEAST 24 HOURS IN ADVANCE OR COMPLETE THE FORM AT THE LINK BELOW:
https://www.friendsofrockhall.org/hours-admission
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Local / Regional History Museums
Dedicated to the restoration, preservation interpretation of the history and artifacts pertaining to railroads which participated in the growth of Long Island, its communities and industries for the entertainment, edification and good of present and future generations. Also has a gift shop, research library, and tours.
Dedicated to the restoration, preservation interpretation of the history and artifacts pertaining to railroads which participated in the growth of Long Island, its communities and industries for the entertainment, edification and good of present and future generations. Also has a gift shop, research library, and tours.
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Local / Regional History Museums
Special Libraries
Museums
Tells the story of the Jewish superstars of baseball, football, lacrosse, golf, gymnastics, wrestling, track and field, swimming, boxing, tennis, basketball and broadcast journalism. Also serves as a catalyst for instilling pride in Jewish identity, educating the community and growing the collection to showcase the achievements of sports stars and champions past ant present
Tells the story of the Jewish superstars of baseball, football, lacrosse, golf, gymnastics, wrestling, track and field, swimming, boxing, tennis, basketball and broadcast journalism. Also serves as a catalyst for instilling pride in Jewish identity, educating the community and growing the collection to showcase the achievements of sports stars and champions past ant present
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History Museums
Cultural Museums
Sports Museums
Educate our community on historical events, and to promote issues of social justice and respect for human dignity through educational programming. Our vision is of a world in which each person can live in peaceful coexistence and pursue a life in freedom and dignity, and in which our citizens reflect upon their moral responsibilities. In addition to programs and events, we offer tours of our Holocaust museum which houses the largest collection of Holocaust artifacts in the region. The CSJHU office and Gallery are located in the Huntington Library on the Colleges Ammerman Campus in Selden, NY. Guided tours are available for classes and groups. The Centers staff also arranges diversity and intercultural programs that focus on social justice issues and promote themes of coexistence, tolerance, and respect for differences. Call for more detailed information.
Educate our community on historical events, and to promote issues of social justice and respect for human dignity through educational programming. Our vision is of a world in which each person can live in peaceful coexistence and pursue a life in freedom and dignity, and in which our citizens reflect upon their moral responsibilities. In addition to programs and events, we offer tours of our Holocaust museum which houses the largest collection of Holocaust artifacts in the region. The CSJHU office and Gallery are located in the Huntington Library on the Colleges Ammerman Campus in Selden, NY. Guided tours are available for classes and groups. The Centers staff also arranges diversity and intercultural programs that focus on social justice issues and promote themes of coexistence, tolerance, and respect for differences. Call for more detailed information.
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Museums
Community Colleges
History Museums
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Sightseeing / Guided Tours
History Museums
History Clubs / Societies
Special Libraries
Offers 25,000-square-foot Museum of American Armor, just inside the grounds of the Old Bethpage Village Restoration. The ability of the museum to create a military armored column among vintage farm houses and country roads, accurately replicating the sights and sounds of American forces during World War II, stands as one of the most compelling educational tools our region has at its disposal, in telling the seminal story of American courage, valor, and sacrifice, a virtual time machine. Call for detailed information.
Offers 25,000-square-foot Museum of American Armor, just inside the grounds of the Old Bethpage Village Restoration. The ability of the museum to create a military armored column among vintage farm houses and country roads, accurately replicating the sights and sounds of American forces during World War II, stands as one of the most compelling educational tools our region has at its disposal, in telling the seminal story of American courage, valor, and sacrifice, a virtual time machine. Call for detailed information.
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Museums
Military Museums
History Museums
Preserves and exhibits the local history of Bay Shore. Offers tours of the Gibson-Mack-Holt House, historical exhibits, educational programs. bus tours of Bay Shore, and a reference library. Call or check website for more information.
Preserves and exhibits the local history of Bay Shore. Offers tours of the Gibson-Mack-Holt House, historical exhibits, educational programs. bus tours of Bay Shore, and a reference library. Call or check website for more information.
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Sightseeing / Guided Tours
Historic House Museums
Historical Societies
Located at the former Frick Estate, a spectacular 145-acre property in Roslyn Harbor in the heart of Long Island's fabled Gold Coast. The main museum building, named in honor of art collectors and philanthropists Arnold and Joan Saltzman, is a three-story Georgian mansion that exemplifies Gold Coast architecture of the late 19th century. In addition to the Arnold & Joan Saltzman Fine Art Building, Nassau County Museum of Art includes the Sculpture Park, Formal Gardens of historic importance, the Pinetum, ponds, woodlands, an architecturally-significant restored trellis, rare specimen trees, and marked walking trails. Serves more than 18,000 Long Island school children and their teachers who visit the museum each year for exhibition tours and art-related activities. The Education Department additionally sponsors extensive programming for children, adults and family groups and also offers professional development to Long Island's educators. Rental space is also available. Call for detailed information.
Located at the former Frick Estate, a spectacular 145-acre property in Roslyn Harbor in the heart of Long Island's fabled Gold Coast. The main museum building, named in honor of art collectors and philanthropists Arnold and Joan Saltzman, is a three-story Georgian mansion that exemplifies Gold Coast architecture of the late 19th century. In addition to the Arnold & Joan Saltzman Fine Art Building, Nassau County Museum of Art includes the Sculpture Park, Formal Gardens of historic importance, the Pinetum, ponds, woodlands, an architecturally-significant restored trellis, rare specimen trees, and marked walking trails. Serves more than 18,000 Long Island school children and their teachers who visit the museum each year for exhibition tours and art-related activities. The Education Department additionally sponsors extensive programming for children, adults and family groups and also offers professional development to Long Island's educators. Rental space is also available. Call for detailed information.
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Nature Centers / Walks
Art Museums
History Museums
Museums
Art Galleries / Exhibits
Parks / Recreation Areas
Preserves and exhibits local history and presents programs on the local history of Huntington. Offers educational programs for school age children at the Conklin and Kissam House Museums and a summer camp program. Offers tours, exhibitions, craft classes, genealogy workshops, seasonal festivals and special events.
Preserves and exhibits local history and presents programs on the local history of Huntington. Offers educational programs for school age children at the Conklin and Kissam House Museums and a summer camp program. Offers tours, exhibitions, craft classes, genealogy workshops, seasonal festivals and special events.
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Camps
Genealogy Classes
Ethnic / Cultural Festivals
Local / Regional History Museums
Community Celebrations / Festivals
Arts and Crafts Instruction
Historical Societies
Located on the grounds of Nassau County's Welwyn Preserve, The Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center of Nassau County is the pre-eminent Holocaust resource on Long Island, with a contemporary museum, and is one of the largest and most comprehensive education program providers in the region. The Claire Friedlander Education Institute features four fully equipped classrooms with state-of–the-art audio-visual aids and cutting edge technical equipment for specialized video-conferencing programs and a wide variety of workshops for students, adults, law enforcement personnel and staff development for educators and other professionals. With the Louis Posner Memorial Library, the Center offers over 7,000 volumes of Holocaust, genocide, multicultural, anti-bias and anti-bullying material for youth and adults, from Kindergarten through post-graduate researchers. The Mission of the Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center of Nassau County is to teach the history of the Holocaust and its lessons through education and community outreach. We teach about the dangers of antisemitism, racism, bullying and all manifestations of intolerance. We promote resistance to prejudice and advocate respect for every human being. Call for detailed information.
Located on the grounds of Nassau County's Welwyn Preserve, The Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center of Nassau County is the pre-eminent Holocaust resource on Long Island, with a contemporary museum, and is one of the largest and most comprehensive education program providers in the region. The Claire Friedlander Education Institute features four fully equipped classrooms with state-of–the-art audio-visual aids and cutting edge technical equipment for specialized video-conferencing programs and a wide variety of workshops for students, adults, law enforcement personnel and staff development for educators and other professionals. With the Louis Posner Memorial Library, the Center offers over 7,000 volumes of Holocaust, genocide, multicultural, anti-bias and anti-bullying material for youth and adults, from Kindergarten through post-graduate researchers. The Mission of the Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center of Nassau County is to teach the history of the Holocaust and its lessons through education and community outreach. We teach about the dangers of antisemitism, racism, bullying and all manifestations of intolerance. We promote resistance to prejudice and advocate respect for every human being. Call for detailed information.
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Diversity Awareness Training
History Museums
Museums
Bullying Prevention
Maintains the Wantagh Museum and engages in other activities to improve the historical and environmental values of the community. The museum resides in three structures, The Station, The "Jamaica" Railroad Car and the Recreated 1904 Wantagh Post Office. Call for detailed information.
Maintains the Wantagh Museum and engages in other activities to improve the historical and environmental values of the community. The museum resides in three structures, The Station, The "Jamaica" Railroad Car and the Recreated 1904 Wantagh Post Office. Call for detailed information.
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History Museums
Museums
Railroad Museums
Provides an interactive family museum featuring a variety of Jewish life experiences, with displays on customs, history, values, traditions, Israel, and the Hebrew language. Offers special holiday programs. Hosted by Suffolk Y Jewish Community Center.
Provides an interactive family museum featuring a variety of Jewish life experiences, with displays on customs, history, values, traditions, Israel, and the Hebrew language. Offers special holiday programs. Hosted by Suffolk Y Jewish Community Center.
The museum depicts the history of East Rockaway from the time it was built in 1688 to the end of the 19th century.
The museum depicts the history of East Rockaway from the time it was built in 1688 to the end of the 19th century.
Vestal Museum is located in the original 1881 Vestal Train Station which was located on the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad near Main Street. Group tours welcome.
Vestal Museum is located in the original 1881 Vestal Train Station which was located on the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad near Main Street. Group tours welcome.
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History Museums