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Louisiana
Historical Resources
Chitimacha Tribe of Louisiana
http://www.chitimacha.com/
P.O. Box 661, Charenton, LA 70523
Phone: (337) 923-7215
Information on the tribe's history, genealogy, music, arts, and more.
Confederate Civil War Museum
http://www.confederatemuseum.com/
929 Camp St., New Orleans, LA 70130
Phone: (504) 523-4522; fax: (504) 523-8595
Memorial Hall (Confederate Museum), located in New Orleans, contains the second largest collection of Confederate memorabilia in the world and is the oldest continually operating museum in Louisiana.
Louisiana Division of Historic Preservation
http://www.crt.state.la.us/crt/ocd/hp/ocdhp.htm
This agency¹s mission is to achieve the preservation of Louisiana sites, structures, and districts deemed significant in the broad historical development of the United States, Louisiana and sub-divisions thereof, through direct action and through influencing the actions of others.
The Louisiana Heritage Network
http://lhn.lsu.edu/
Division of Historic Preservation, P.O. Box 44247, Baton Rouge, LA 70804-4247
Phone: (225) 342-8160; fax: (225) 342-8173
The Louisiana Heritage Network (LHN) is an ongoing research and community service project of the Office of Community Preservation at Louisiana State University.
Louisiana State Museum
http://www.crt.state.la.us/crt
One of New Orleans¹ most prominent heritage attractions is the State Museum, a complex of national landmarks housing thousands of artifacts and works of art reflecting Louisiana¹s legacy of historic events and cultural diversity.
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer Baton Rouge!
http://www.volunteerbr.org/
460 N. 11th St., Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Phone: (225) 343-8270; fax: (225) 343-3070
The Volunteer Connection is the component of Volunteer Baton Rouge! that focuses on recruiting and recognizing volunteers throughout the greater Baton Rouge area.
Maine
Historical Resources
Abbe Museum
http://www.abbemuseum.org/
Sieur de Monts Spring, P.O. Box 286, Bar Harbor, ME 04609
Celebrating Maine's Native American Heritage. Discover 10,000 years of Indian culture, history and art through changing exhibits, hands-on programs, and workshops taught by Native artists at this award-winning trailside museum.
The Center for Maine History
http://www.mainehistory.com/
485 Congress St., Portland, ME 04101
(207) 774-1822
The Library constitutes the world's premier collection of printed materials on Maine history.
Hudson Museum, University of Maine
http://www.umaine.edu/hudsonmuseum/
5746 Maine Center for the Arts, Orono, ME, 04469-5746
(207) 581-1901
The Hudson Museum shares the University of Maine's commitment to serve the public by being the gateway for people in Maine to explore and understand the diversity of human experience.
Maine Maritime Museum
http://www.bathmaine.com/
243 Washington St., Bath, ME 04530
(207) 443-1316
The Museum¹s mission is "to collect, preserve and interpret materials relating to the maritime history of Maine and to promote an understanding and appreciation thereof."
Maine State Archives
http://www.state.me.us/sos/arc
84 State House Station, Augusta, ME, 04333-0084
Phone (207) 287-5790; fax: (207) 287-5739
The Division of Archives Services preserves and protects all the permanently valuable records of State Government and makes them available to the public for research.
Volunteer Opportunities
New England Time Bank
http://www.mtdn.org/main.asp
215 Congress St., Portland, ME 04101
Phone: (207) 874-9868; fax: (207) 773-4701
The Maine Time Dollar Network (MTDN) is a nonprofit corporation created in 1995. Our mission has been to help strengthen the informal systems of family, neighborhood, and community through activities that promote a network of service exchange programs in Maine.
Maryland
Historical Resources
Baltimore County Public Library
http://www.bcplonline.org
320 York Road, Towson, MD 21204-5179 USA
(410) 887-6100
Lots of links regarding state history.
Maryland Historical Society
http://www.mdhs.org/
201 West Monument St., Baltimore, MD 21201-4674
Phone: (410) 685-3750; fax: (410) 385-2105
The Maryland Historical Society Museum houses a priceless collection of recognized treasures and everyday objects that celebrate Maryland's diversity and richness.
The Maryland Historical Trust
http://www.marylandhistoricaltrust.net/
The Maryland Historical Trust was formed in 1961 to assist the people of Maryland in identifying, studying, evaluating, preserving, protecting, and interpreting the state's significant prehistoric and historic districts, sites, structures, cultural landscapes, heritage areas, cultural objects, and artifacts, as well as less tangible human and community traditions.
Maryland State Archives
www.mdarchives.state.md.us
350 Rowe Boulevard, Annapolis, MD 21401
MD toll free: (800) 235-4045; phone: (410) 260-6400
This historical agency for Maryland serves as the central depository for government records of permanent value.
Volunteer Opportunities
Students Sharing Coalition
http://www.studentssharing.org/
This group¹s mission is to provide meaningful service and community learning experiences to students from economically and culturally diverse backgrounds with the goal of developing these students into mature and knowledgeable citizens, who, through, their actions, take responsibility for their communities.
Massachusetts
Historical Resources
Boston African American National Historic Site
http://www.nps.gov/boaf/home.htm
14 Beacon Street, Suite 503, Boston, MA 02108
(617) 742-5415
Located in the heart of Boston's Beacon Hill neighborhood, the site includes 15 pre-Civil War structures relating to the history of Boston's 19th-century African-American community, including the African Meeting House, the oldest standing African-American church in the United States.
The Massachusetts Archives
http://www.magnet.state.ma.us/sec/arc/arcidx.htm
220 Morrissey Boulevard, Boston, MA 02125
Phone: (617) 727-2816; fax: (617) 288-8429
The Massachusetts Archives is responsible for preserving access to state government records of long-term value. The Archives works with the Records Management Unit and Records Conservation Board to identify, secure, and preserve permanently valuable records.
Massachusetts Historical Society
http://masshist.org/
1154 Boylston St., Boston, MA 02215
(617) 536-1608
Founded in 1791 to collect, preserve, and make available to those needing them the basic materials of American history.
Museum of Afro American History
http://www.afroammuseum.org/
14 Beacon Street, Suite 719, Boston, MA 02108
(617) 725-0022
The Museum of Afro American History (MAAH) is a not-for-profit history institution dedicated to preserving, conserving, and accurately interpreting the contributions of African Americans during the colonial period in New England.
Volunteer Opportunities
Boston Cares
http://www.bostoncares.org/
190 High Street, #4, Boston, MA 02110
Phone: (617) 422-0910; fax: (617) 422-0911
Boston Cares mobilizes teams of volunteers on diverse, flexibly scheduled service projects that have a direct and ongoing impact on the communities of Greater Boston.
Michigan
Historical Resources
The Museum of African American History
http://maah-detroit.org/
315 E. Warren Ave., Detroit, MI 48201-1443
Phone: (313) 494-5800; fax: (313) 494-5855
The Museum of African American History in Detroit, Michigan, is dedicated to the preservation and presentation of African and African American history and culture.
The Michigan Historical Center
http://www.michiganhistory.org
The Michigan Historical Center preserves and interprets Michigan's past and helps people discover, enjoy, and find inspiration in their heritage. The Web site contains materials for kids and teachers.
State Archives of Michigan
http://www.michigan.gov/dmb/0,1607,7-160-17449_18640_18660---,00.html
717 West Allegan St., Lansing MI 48918-1800
(517) 373-3559
The State Archives of Michigan is responsible for preserving the records of Michigan government and other public institutions.
Volunteer Opportunities
Assistance League® of Southeastern Michigan
http://semich.assistanceleague.org
3128 Walton Blvd., Suite 247, Rochester Hills, MI 48309-1232
Phone: (248) 656-0414
The organization¹s mission is "to improve the quality of life for those in need of care, guidance, and assistance through the development and implementation of philanthropic projects in Southeastern Michigan."
Project Volunteer -- Students of Service
http://comnet.org/orgs/index.php?id=290
Room 135A, Student Center Building, Wayne State University, Detroit MI 48202
(313) 993-9355
Their mission is to create student awareness, activism, and advocacy by engaging in community service. Attempt to make a contribution to the community through which students will gain an understanding of social issues, while increasing self-knowledge and promoting life-long dedication to service.
Minnesota
Historical Resources
Hennepin History Museum
http://www.hhmuseum.org/
2303 Third Ave. South, Minneapolis, MN 55404
Phone: (612) 870-1329; fax: (612) 870-1320
The Hennepin History Museum is one of the Twin Cities' most unique social history museums. It offer superb exhibits, an historic mansion setting, and archival collections of priceless scholarly value.
Minnesota Historical Society
http://www.mnhs.org/
345 Kellogg Blvd. West, St. Paul, MN 55102-1906
(651) 296.6126
The Minnesota Historical Society is a private, nonprofit educational and cultural institution established in 1849 to preserve and share Minnesota history.
University of Minnesota - Special Collections
http://special.lib.umn.edu
Links to all of the University of Minnesota's special collections archives.
Volunteer Opportunities
Community Volunteer Service
http://www.volunteercvs.org
2300 Orleans St. W., Stillwater, MN 55082
Phone: (651) 439-7434; fax: (651) 439-7616
Community Volunteer Services (CVS) is a nonprofit tax-exempt organization. CVS is a member of the Points of Light Foundation and is a United Way participating agency.
Hennepin County
http://www.hennepin.us/vgn/portal/internet/
hcchannelmaster/0,2324,1273_82004__2,00.html
Hennepin County has an extensive network of more than 3,000 volunteers performing thousands of hours of public service in many different programs. Hennepin County is providing this information as a public service.
Mississippi
Historical Resources
Mississippi Department of Archives and History
http://www.mdah.state.ms.us/
P.O. Box 571, Jackson, MS 39205-0571
Phone: (601) 576-6850; fax: (601) 576-6975
The Mississippi Department of Archives and History was created in 1902 by the Mississippi State Legislature to preserve and disseminate knowledge about Mississippi history.
The University of Mississippi
http://www.olemiss.edu/museum/index.html
The University Museums, P.O.Box 1848, University, MS 38677
(662) 915-7073
The Museums' collections represent the fields of archaeology, art, anthropology, decorative arts, history, science, and technology.
Missouri
Historical Resources
Historical Society of Missouri
http://www.umsystem.edu/shs/
1020 Lowry St., Columbia, MO 65201-7298
Phone: (573) 882-7083; fax: (573) 884-4950
The State Historical Society of Missouri is the preeminent research facility for the study of the State's heritage.
Kansas City Museum
http://www.kcmuseum.com/
Union Station, 30 West Pershing Road, Kansas City, MO 64108
(816) 460-2020
The Kansas City Museum's permanent exhibits feature artifacts and audio-visual shows to interpret the history of the Kansas City metropolitan region from the time of the Osage Indians to the opening of the Hannibal Bridge in 1869.
Missouri State Archives
http://www.sos.mo.gov/archives
600 West Main, P.O.Box 1747, Jefferson City, MO 65102
Phone: (573) 751-3280; fax: (573) 526-7333
The Missouri State Archives is the repository for state records of permanent value and serves as a central facility for historical research.
Northern Cherokee Nation of Missouri and Arkansas
http://www.northerncherokee.net
578 E. Highway 7, Clinton, MO 64735
(816) 885-7779
The Northern Cherokee Nation of Missouri and Arkansas is a Missouri-State-Recognized tribe with, at the current time, approximately 6,000 tribal members.
Volunteer Opportunities
Assistance League of Kansas City
http://www.alkc.org
P.O. Box 25281, Kansas City, MO 64119
(816) 453-6011
The organization¹s mission is "to act as a friend at all times to men, women, and children in need of care, guidance, and assistance spiritually, materially, and physically."
Montana
Historical Resources
Historical Museum at Fort Missoula
http://www.fortmissoulamuseum.org
Bldg. 322, Fort Missoula, Missoula, MT 59804
Phone: (406) 728-3476; fax: (406) 543-6277
The Historical Museum at Fort Missoula was established in 1975 to collect, preserve, and interpret the history of Missoula County, Fort Missoula, and the timber products industry in western Montana for the education, recreation, and cultural enrichment of visitors and area residents.
The Mai Wah Society
http://www.maiwah.org/
P.O.Box 404, Butte, MT 59703
(406) 723-3231
The Mai Wah Society, Inc. is a not-for-profit organization that promotes educational, charitable, and scientific purposes, including research and public education about the history, culture, and conditions of Asian people in the Rocky Mountain West.
Montana Historical Society
http://www.his.state.mt.us/
225 North Roberts, Helena, MT 59620
(406) 444-2694
The Montana Historical Society is the oldest historical organization in the West. The Library has the nation's largest collection of books, newspapers, and magazines about Montana.
Western Heritage Center
http://www.ywhc.org/
2822 Montana Ave., Billings, MT 59101
Phone: (406) 256-6809
The Western Heritage Center, in downtown Billings, is a regional museum interpreting and reflecting life in the Yellowstone River Valley.
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