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Restores and maintains old landmarks and historical sites, and exchanges and dispenses relative information by printing and mailing a quarterly newsletter to members.
Restores and maintains old landmarks and historical sites, and exchanges and dispenses relative information by printing and mailing a quarterly newsletter to members.
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Historic Preservation
The Virginia Museum of History & Culture collections consist of a wide range of objects, including books and bound serials, imprints, sheet music, broadsides, newspapers, family and personal papers, business and organizational records, genealogical materials, maps, paintings, prints, postcards, weapons, militaria, glass plate negatives, and photographs from the nineteenth century to the present.
The Virginia Museum of History & Culture collections consist of a wide range of objects, including books and bound serials, imprints, sheet music, broadsides, newspapers, family and personal papers, business and organizational records, genealogical materials, maps, paintings, prints, postcards, weapons, militaria, glass plate negatives, and photographs from the nineteenth century to the present.
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Historic Preservation
First library that Portsmouth's African American citizens could use.
First library that Portsmouth's African American citizens could use.
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Historic Preservation
Cultural Heritage Programs
Museums
Regional offices are the first point of contact in Virginia for anyone seeking to nominate properties to the state and national registers, carry out local architectural or archaeological surveys, put historic resources to work in local comprehensive plans, promote the benefits of historic preservation, teach with historic places, study threatened archaeological sites, or develop and maintain sound local preservation programs.
Regional offices are the first point of contact in Virginia for anyone seeking to nominate properties to the state and national registers, carry out local architectural or archaeological surveys, put historic resources to work in local comprehensive plans, promote the benefits of historic preservation, teach with historic places, study threatened archaeological sites, or develop and maintain sound local preservation programs.
Promotes an interest in the broad spectrum of history with emphasis on that of southwestern Virginia; collects, preserves, interprets, and makes available materials relating to that history; sponsors research and publication in the field of regional history; and provides educational services to people and institutions throughout southwestern Virginia.
Promotes an interest in the broad spectrum of history with emphasis on that of southwestern Virginia; collects, preserves, interprets, and makes available materials relating to that history; sponsors research and publication in the field of regional history; and provides educational services to people and institutions throughout southwestern Virginia.
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Museums
Historic Preservation
The authentiCITY Studio is responsible for enforcing the City's Old and Historic District Ordinance as well as providing staff support to the Commission of Architectural Review, Public Art Commission, Urban Design Committee, History and Culture Commission and Section 106 Reviews.
The authentiCITY Studio is responsible for enforcing the City's Old and Historic District Ordinance as well as providing staff support to the Commission of Architectural Review, Public Art Commission, Urban Design Committee, History and Culture Commission and Section 106 Reviews.
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Historic Preservation
Provides exhibits pertaining to the Old Coast Guard/Life Saving Station.
Provides exhibits pertaining to the Old Coast Guard/Life Saving Station.
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Historic Preservation
Museums
Located in the historic Williams-Brown House of Longwood Park, the Salem Museum serves the community by preserving the past, informing the future. Through exhibits, publications, programs, special events and vital preservation efforts, the Salem Historical Society works to keep the vibrant past of Salem and the Roanoke Valley alive. Maintains an important collection of local artifacts including Native American pieces recovered from an early Indian settlement, relics of the Civil War, and mementos of daily life from the span of Salem's history. Sponsors a rotating gallery of local artwork, publishes substantive books and articles related to local history, hosts workshops and programs, and maintains a historic herb garden.
Located in the historic Williams-Brown House of Longwood Park, the Salem Museum serves the community by preserving the past, informing the future. Through exhibits, publications, programs, special events and vital preservation efforts, the Salem Historical Society works to keep the vibrant past of Salem and the Roanoke Valley alive. Maintains an important collection of local artifacts including Native American pieces recovered from an early Indian settlement, relics of the Civil War, and mementos of daily life from the span of Salem's history. Sponsors a rotating gallery of local artwork, publishes substantive books and articles related to local history, hosts workshops and programs, and maintains a historic herb garden.
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Museums
Arts and Culture Volunteer Opportunities
Arts Centers
Historic Preservation
Protect and restore the lands and waters of the Virginia Piedmont, while building stronger, more sustainable communities. Serves the counties of Albemarle, Clarke, Culpeper, Fauquier, Greene, Loudoun, Madison, Orange, and Rappahannock.
Protect and restore the lands and waters of the Virginia Piedmont, while building stronger, more sustainable communities. Serves the counties of Albemarle, Clarke, Culpeper, Fauquier, Greene, Loudoun, Madison, Orange, and Rappahannock.
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Conservation
Pollution Control
Environmental Beautification
Historic Preservation
The Meeting House and Cemetery are Virginia Historic Landmarks. They are also listed in the National Register of Historic Places. A written self-guided tour of the Meeting House is available from the secretary's office of the Quaker Memorial Presbyterian Church, 5810 Fort Ave. between 9am-1pm Monday-Friday (except for major holidays).
The Meeting House and Cemetery are Virginia Historic Landmarks. They are also listed in the National Register of Historic Places. A written self-guided tour of the Meeting House is available from the secretary's office of the Quaker Memorial Presbyterian Church, 5810 Fort Ave. between 9am-1pm Monday-Friday (except for major holidays).
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Historic Preservation
Established a series of education programs that are designed in accordance to Virginia's Standard of Learning objectives. Each 90 minute program includes hands on learning with pre and post visit activities. Also offers interactive presentations on Colonial and Civil War history.
Established a series of education programs that are designed in accordance to Virginia's Standard of Learning objectives. Each 90 minute program includes hands on learning with pre and post visit activities. Also offers interactive presentations on Colonial and Civil War history.
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History Museums
Historic Preservation
A membership organization dedicated to accumulating, preserving and protecting the history and genealogy of Wise County and the City of Norton. The society maintains a library of genealogical and historical books and manuscripts in Wampler Library, Mountain Empire Community College. Librarians trained in genealogical research will assist patrons with their family research. Wise County Historical Society publications are sold at the College Bookstore.
A membership organization dedicated to accumulating, preserving and protecting the history and genealogy of Wise County and the City of Norton. The society maintains a library of genealogical and historical books and manuscripts in Wampler Library, Mountain Empire Community College. Librarians trained in genealogical research will assist patrons with their family research. Wise County Historical Society publications are sold at the College Bookstore.
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Historic Preservation
Provides a maritime history museum to help people understand our relationship to the sea, its relevance to our lives, and its promise for our future. The museum offers access to collections and facilities.
Provides a maritime history museum to help people understand our relationship to the sea, its relevance to our lives, and its promise for our future. The museum offers access to collections and facilities.
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Museums
Historic Preservation
Collect, preserve, and interpret the history of Amherst County through permanent and temporary exhibits. Also has research library and gift shop.
Collect, preserve, and interpret the history of Amherst County through permanent and temporary exhibits. Also has research library and gift shop.
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Museums
Historic Preservation
Provides historical information and a genealogical research library. An O Winston Link exhibit is permanently displayed. Memberships are available.
Provides historical information and a genealogical research library. An O Winston Link exhibit is permanently displayed. Memberships are available.
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Historic Preservation
Provides a Civil War Medical Museum open to the public.
Provides a Civil War Medical Museum open to the public.
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Historic Preservation
Museums
Cultural Heritage Programs
Maritime science museum and the Battleship Wisconsin.
Maritime science museum and the Battleship Wisconsin.
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Historic Preservation
Museums
Provides a living history site and an educational agency of the Commonwealth of Virginia. The Museum features four historic, reconstructed working farms from Germany, Northern Ireland, England, and Botetourt County, Virginia, and a working 18th century blacksmith forge from Northern Ireland. Many special activities and programs are featured including summer camps and concerts. Call or visit the web site for a calendar of events.
Provides a living history site and an educational agency of the Commonwealth of Virginia. The Museum features four historic, reconstructed working farms from Germany, Northern Ireland, England, and Botetourt County, Virginia, and a working 18th century blacksmith forge from Northern Ireland. Many special activities and programs are featured including summer camps and concerts. Call or visit the web site for a calendar of events.
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Museums
Historic Preservation
Cultural Heritage Programs
Aims to increase public awareness of and stimulate interest in the history of Princess Anne County and Virginia Beach.
Aims to increase public awareness of and stimulate interest in the history of Princess Anne County and Virginia Beach.
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Historic Preservation
This program utilizes hands-on activities, games and antique items and reproductions to familiarize students with colonial life and culture. Activities include making butter, a presentation on colonial clothing, a snack made up of colonial foods and a play session with colonial toys. Program held in Spring and Fall.
This program utilizes hands-on activities, games and antique items and reproductions to familiarize students with colonial life and culture. Activities include making butter, a presentation on colonial clothing, a snack made up of colonial foods and a play session with colonial toys. Program held in Spring and Fall.
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History Clubs/Societies
Historic Preservation
A large, old home with several restored outbuildings including three log structures. The complex features a number of historical and genealogical books, records, letters, documents, photos and paintings of early settlers in southwest Virginia. It specializes in artifacts circa 1810 to 1865. The earliest documents of Pulaski County are stored here due to the proximity of the first county courthouse. Note for those with GPS, the museum is in Newbern, but the physical address is Dublin on VA 611, I81 Exit 98.
A large, old home with several restored outbuildings including three log structures. The complex features a number of historical and genealogical books, records, letters, documents, photos and paintings of early settlers in southwest Virginia. It specializes in artifacts circa 1810 to 1865. The earliest documents of Pulaski County are stored here due to the proximity of the first county courthouse. Note for those with GPS, the museum is in Newbern, but the physical address is Dublin on VA 611, I81 Exit 98.
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Museums
Cultural Heritage Programs
Historic Preservation
Study, programs ,trips,exhibits relating to the American Civil War era
Study, programs ,trips,exhibits relating to the American Civil War era
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Historic Preservation
Located in the heart of this historic town, the museum provides a rich and diverse historical collection with exhibits featuring possessions of James and Dolly Madison, the history and culture of Orange County, and a special Hall of Agriculture and Transportation the features a large collection of farm implements and vehicles, a 1923 Model T, sleighs and a 1732 Patent House erected at the direction of Royal Governor Alexander Spotswood.
Located in the heart of this historic town, the museum provides a rich and diverse historical collection with exhibits featuring possessions of James and Dolly Madison, the history and culture of Orange County, and a special Hall of Agriculture and Transportation the features a large collection of farm implements and vehicles, a 1923 Model T, sleighs and a 1732 Patent House erected at the direction of Royal Governor Alexander Spotswood.
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Historic Preservation
Cultural Heritage Programs
Museums
Historic Preservation Division is responsible for the the preservation of Prince William County's historic resources. Serve as the caretakers of historic structures, interiors, archaeological resources, natural resources, historic landscapes, artifacts and collections.
Historic Preservation Division is responsible for the the preservation of Prince William County's historic resources. Serve as the caretakers of historic structures, interiors, archaeological resources, natural resources, historic landscapes, artifacts and collections.
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Historic Preservation
Home of Edward & Anne Spencer, poet. Adjoining the home in the garden is Anne's writing studio named, Edankraal, where Mrs. Spencer did much of her research and writing.
Home of Edward & Anne Spencer, poet. Adjoining the home in the garden is Anne's writing studio named, Edankraal, where Mrs. Spencer did much of her research and writing.
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Historic Preservation
Museums