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Pennsylvania
Historical Resources
The African American Museum in Philadelphia
http://aampmuseum.org
701 Arch St., Philadelphia, PA 19106
Phone: (215) 574-0380; fax: (215) 574-3110
Founded in 1976, in celebration of the U.S. Bicentennial, The African American Museum in Philadelphia (AAMP) is dedicated to collecting, preserving, and interpreting the material and intellectual culture of African Americans in Philadelphia, the Delaware Valley, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and the Americas.
Pennsylvania State Archives
http://www.phmc.state.pa.us/bah/dam/overview.htm
Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission
350 North Street, Harrisburg, PA 17120-0090
(717) 783-3281
Holdings of local records, county deeds and wills, census records, military service and pension files, maps and photographs are part of a treasure trove of 165 million government documents and personal papers used by historians, genealogists/Family Historians, and the just plain curious!
Senator John Heinz Pittsburgh Regional History Center
http://www.pghhistory.org/
1212 Smallman St., Pittsburgh, PA 15222
(412) 454-6000
The Senator John Heinz Pittsburgh Regional History Center is an internationally acclaimed museum and research facility devoted to preserving and presenting the sweeping history and heritage of the Western Pennsylvania region.
Rhode Island
Historical Resources
Providence Preservation Society
http://www.ppsri.org/
21 Meeting St., Providence, RI 02903
(401) 831-7440
Formed in 1956 to respond to the proposed demolition of a number of 18th- and early 19th-century houses on College Hill, the Providence Preservation Society (PPS) has grown from a small neighborhood group to a multi-faceted citywide preservation organization.
Volunteer Opportunities
Howard R. Swearer Center for Public Service
http://www.brown.edu/Departments/Swearer_Center/
Brown University, Box 1974, 25 George St., Providence, RI 02912
Phone: (401) 863-2338; fax (401) 863-3094
The Swearer Center considers active community participation and social responsibility to be central concerns of a liberal education. The Swearer Center encourages students to expose themselves to the depth and complexity of social problems -- exploring both their human and moral dimensions -- as they build relationships within communities.
United Way of Southeastern New England
http://www.unitedwaysene.org/
229 Waterman St., Providence, RI 02906-5297
Phone: (401) 444-0600; fax: (401) 444-0635
United Way of Southeastern New England is dedicated to building a better future, through a collective effort aimed at improving the quality of life for all.
South Carolina
Historical Resources
Chicora Foundation
http://www.chicora.org/
P.O. Box 8664, Columbia, SC 29202
(803) 787-6910
Chicora is a Columbia, South Carolina, public, nonprofit heritage preservation organization. Their work includes archaeological and historical research (throughout the Southeastern United States), public education (primarily right here in South Carolina), and work in conservation and preservation with museums, libraries, archives, historic organizations, and private citizens. With 16 years experience, they are a leader in preservation efforts.
The South Carolina Department of Archives & History
http://www.state.sc.us/scdah/homepage.htm
8301 Parklane Road, Columbia, SC 29223
Phone: (803) 896-6100; fax: (803) 896-6198
The South Carolina Department of Archives & Historyıs mission is to preserve and promote the documentary and cultural heritage of the state. The agency accomplishes this through professional records, historic preservation, and public awareness programs.
South Carolina State Museum
http://www.museum.state.sc.us/
301 Gervais St., Columbia, SC 29202
(803) 898-4921
South Carolina Historical Society
http://www.schistory.org/
100 Meeting St., Charleston, SC 29401
Phone: (843) 723-3225; fax: (843) 723-8584
South Dakota
Historical Resources
Bismarck-Mandan Historical & Genealogical Society
http://www.rootsweb.com/~ndbmhgs/
P.O. Box 485, Bismarck, ND 58502-0485
The Bismarck-Mandan Historical & Genealogical Society is a resource to those seeking information on their family histories and genealogies. They seek to contribute to their community, state, and nation with projects that preserve family history and encourage and facilitate genealogical research.
Great Sioux Nation
http://www.sioux.org
The Great Sioux Nation Web site offers a glimpse into the Great Sioux Nation of South Dakota.
South Dakota State Historical Society
http://www.sdhistory.org
900 Governors Drive, Pierre, SD 57501-2217
Phone: (605) 773-3458; fax: (605) 773-6041
The Office of History/South Dakota State Historical Society shall promote, nurture and sustain the historical and cultural heritage of South Dakota by collecting, preserving, researching, and interpreting evidence of the state's irreplaceable past and making it available for the life-long education and enrichment of present and future generations.
Tennessee
Historical Resources
Hancock County Tennessee Historical & Genealogical Society
http://www.korrnet.org/overhome/page3.html
P.O.Box 307, Sneedville, TN 37869
The Hancock County Tennessee Historical and Genealogical Society's mission is the collection, preservation, and publication of our county's history and genealogy.
Memphis Museum System
http://www.memphismuseums.org/
The Memphis Museum System offers a wide-ranging collection of historic, educational, and technological attractions maintained by the City of Memphis, Tennessee and Memphis Museums, Inc. Some of the finest attractions and exhibits in the country are operated by the Museum System, including the Pink Palace, the Union Planters IMAX Theater, the Sharpe Planetarium, and the historic Mallory Neely and Magevney Houses.
Metropolitan Historical Commission
http://www.nashville.gov/mhc/
209 10th Ave. South, Cummins Station, Suite 414, Nashville, TN 37203-4144
(615) 862-7970
The Metropolitan Historical Commission is a municipal historic preservation agency working to document history, save and reuse buildings, and make the public more aware of the necessity and advantages of preservation.
The National Civil Rights Museum
http://www.civilrightsmuseum.org/
450 Mulberry St., Lorraine Motel, Memphis, TN 38103-4214
(901) 521-9699
The National Civil Rights Museum is the first and only comprehensive overview of the civil rights movement in exhibit form. It is the educational institution whose purpose is to inspire people to learn the lessons of the civil rights movement and its impact on human rights movements worldwide. The museum provides unique educational experiences through its collections, research, and public learning programs.
Tennessee American Indian Movement
http://www.tnaim.org
Texas
Historical Resources
The International Museum of Cultures
http://www.sil.org/imc/
7500 West Camp Wisdom Road, Dallas, TX 75236-5628
(972) 708-7406
This organizationıs goal is to increase interest and empathy for the preliterate peoples of the world, and to demonstrate the progress that has been made in reducing unwritten languages of these people to writing, and then translating portions of Scripture into these languages.
Texas State Historical Association
http://www.tsha.utexas.edu/
1 University Station D0901, Austin, Texas 78712-0332
Phone: (512) 471-1525; fax: (512) 471-1551
The Texas State Historical Association is the oldest learned society in the state. Its mission is to foster the appreciation, understanding, and teaching of the rich and unique history of Texas and by example and through programs and activities encourage and promote research, preservation, and publication of historical material affecting the state of Texas.
Texas State Library and Archives Commission
http://www.tsl.state.tx.us/arc
1201 Brazos St., Austin, TX 78711-2927
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 12927, Austin, TX 78711-2927
Phone: (512) 463-5460; fax: (512) 463-5436
The mission of the Texas State Library and Archives Commission is to ensure that all Texans have the library resources and services, archives and records, and government information that they need to be educated, informed, and able to lead productive lives and participate effectively in civic affairs.
Texas Memorial Museum
http://www.tmm.utexas.edu/index.html
2400 Trinity, Austin, TX 78705
Phone: (512) 471-1604; fax: (512) 471-4794
The Texas Memorial Museum serves the public by preserving, studying, and interpreting the natural and cultural heritage of Texas.
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer Center of Dallas County
http://www.volunteernorthtexas.org/
2800 Live Oak Street, Dallas, TX 75204
(214) 826-6767
The goal of this organization is to promote volunteerism and refer human and material resources to nonprofit organizations. In Dallas County, the Volunteer Center serves more than 1,100 nonprofit agencies with an extensive variety of programs and services.
Utah
Historical Resources
The American West Heritage Center
http://www.americanwestcenter.org/
4025 South Highway 89-91, Wellsville, UT 84339
(800) 225-FEST
The American West Heritage Center is dedicated to honoring, celebrating, and re-creating the heritage and culture of the American.
The Utah State Historical Society
http://www.history.utah.gov
300 South Rio Grande, Salt Lake City, UT 84101-1143
Phone: (801) 533-3501; TDD: (801) 533-3502; fax: (801) 533-3503
The Utah State Historical Society focuses on preserving and sharing Utah's past for the present and future. They undertake and promote the responsible collecting, preservation, and presentation of documentary materials and artifacts.
Volunteer Opportunities
The Junior League of Salt Lake City, Inc.
http://www.jlslc.org/
526 East 300 South, Salt Lake City, UT 84102
Phone: (801) 328-1019; fax: (801) 328-1048
The Junior League is a women's group of trained volunteers who provide time and effort to improve the lives of women and children in our community.
Vermont
Historical Resources
The Bennington Museum
http://www.benningtonmuseum.com/
75 Main St., Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 447-1571
One of the finest regional history and art museums.
Fairbanks Museum and Planetarium
http://www.fairbanksmuseum.org/
1302 Main St., St. Johnsbury, VT 05819-2224
Phone: (802) 748-2372; fax: (802) 748-1893
The mission of the Fairbanks Museum and Planetarium is to be the leading educational institution in the Northeast Kingdom devoted to stimulating understanding of the natural and human environments and their interrelationships.
Lake Champlain Maritime Museum at Basin Harbor
http://www.lcmm.org/
4472 Basin Harbor Road, Vergennes, Vermont 05491
(802) 475-2022
The museum enables people to explore the vibrant history of Lake Champlain through interactive hands-on exhibits on display in their 1818 stone schoolhouse and exhibit buildings.
Volunteer Opportunities
The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program
http://www.volunteersinvt.org/
Rutland County: 39 East Street, Rutland, Vermont 05701
Phone: (802) 775-8220; fax: (802) 775-8221
Addison County: 282 Broadman Street, Middlebury, Vermont 05753
(802) 388-7044
The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), which was founded nationally in 1971 as a result of the Older Americans Act, and the Volunteer Center are programs for people of all ages who want to help meet community needs through meaningful use of their skills and knowledge in volunteer service to nonprofit organizations.
Virginia
Historical Resources
Museum of the Confederacy
http://www.moc.org/
1201 East Clay St., Richmond, Virginia 23219
(804) 649-1861
The Museum of the Confederacy is a private, nonprofit institution that maintains the world's largest and most comprehensive collection of military, political, and domestic artifacts and art associated with the period of the Confederacy, 1861-1865.
Virginia Historical Society
http://www.vahistorical.org/
428 North Boulevard, Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 358-4901
The Virginia Historical Society's mission is to collect, preserve, and interpret the commonwealth's past for the education and enjoyment of present and future generations. Containing a library, museum, and archives, the Virginia Historical Society is the commonwealth's museum of state history. The Virginia Historical Society is a private, nonprofit institution.
The Tazewell County Historical Society
Headquarters: Greever House, 100 East Main St., Tazewell, VA 24651
Mailing Address: P. O. Box 916, Tazewell, Virginia 24651
(276) 988-4069
The Tazewell County Historical Society was organized in 1987 in order to: keep history alive, bring together people who are interested in local history, accumulate and make available material about the area, collect and index historical material, and record historical material.
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer Center of Fairfax County, Inc.
http://www.volunteerfairfax.org/
10530 Page Ave., Fairfax, VA 22030
(703) 246-3460
The Volunteer Center of Fairfax County is a private nonprofit corporation serving the Fairfax County Community since 1975. The Center initiates and leads efforts to strengthen the community and enhance all citizens' lives through effective volunteerism and service.
Washington
Historical Resources
Guide to Washington museums
http://www.wshs.org/
This site offers a guide to museums, resource centers, and educational programming in Washington.
Museum of History and Industry
http://www.seattlehistory.org/
2700 - 24 Ave. East, Seattle, Washington, 98112-1099
Phone: (206) 324-1126; fax: (206) 324-1346
The museum collects, preserves, and presents the rich history of the Pacific Northwest. Its engaging exhibits and programs have created an appreciation for the Northwest's diverse cultural, social, and economic history.
Orcas Island Historical Museum
http://www.orcasisland.org/~history
P.O. Box 134, Eastsound, WA 98245
(360) 376-4849
The Orcas Island Historical Museum is a nonprofit organization dedicated to sharing, collecting, and preserving the record and object history of the Pacific Northwest as it relates to Orcas Island.
Washington State History Museum
Washington State Historical Society Headquarters
1911 Pacific Ave., Tacoma, WA 98402
Phone: (253) 272- 9747 or (253) 272-WSHS; toll free: (888) BE THERE (238-4373)
HistoryLink
http://www.historylink.org/
1425 Fourth Ave., Suite 710, Seattle, WA 98101
Phone: (206) 447-8140; fax: (206) 447-8176
HistoryLink is a collection of Seattle and King County history. It includes searchable databases, timelines, images, and the opportunity to share your own historical information.
Volunteer Opportunities
Association of Washington United Ways
http://www.uwkc.org/
720 Second Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104
Main Office: (206) 461-3700; South County Office: (206) 461-5055; Eastside Office: (206) 461-5075
United Way of King County, Your Community Safety Net is a partnership of volunteers, donors, and community service agencies providing support for friends, neighbors, and families in need. They connect people who want to use their time, talents, and treasure to help people who need help.
Seattle Works
http://www.seattleworks.org/
312 First Avenue North, Suite 200, Seattle, WA 98109
Phone: (206) 324-0808; fax: (206) 324-0817
Seattle Works develops a lifetime commitment to volunteering among young adults through a variety of hands-on projects which benefit the greater Seattle community.
West Virginia
Historical Resources
Archives and History Library
http://www.wvculture.org/history/archivesindex.aspx
The Cultural Center, 1900 Kanawha Boulevard, East, Charleston, WV 25305-0300
(304) 558-0230, ext. 168
Archives and History's administrative and office records are available to the greatest extent possible in keeping with the spirit and intent of the Freedom of Information Act. Requestors should address their requests to the State Archivist.
West Virginia Division of Culture and History
http://www.wvculture.org/
1900 Kanawha Boulevard East, Charleston WV 25305-0300
(304) 558-0220
The mission of the Division of Culture and History is to help people identify, preserve, protect, promote, and present the ideas, arts, and artifacts of our West Virginia Heritage, building pride in their past accomplishments and confidence in their future.
Volunteer Opportunities
Russia and West Virginia: A Partnership for Exchange Foundation
http://rwvf.net
Building 6, Room 362, 1900 Kanawha Boulevard, East, Charleston, WV 25305
(304) 765-7101
The Russia and West Virginia: A Partnership for Exchange Foundation, Inc. is organized as a nonprofit corporation and promotes alliances and interchanges that focus on global commitment to a higher quality of life. The Foundation focuses upon the areas of business, education, culture, and community.
Wisconsin
Historical Resources
Milwaukee Public Museum
http://www.mpm.edu/
800 West Wells St., Milwaukee WI 5323-1404
(414) 278-2702
The Milwaukee Public Museum is a museum of human and natural history that provides a dynamic and stimulating environment for learning. The Museum interprets the world's cultural and natural heritage through collections, research, education, and exhibits.
The Oshkosh Public Museum
http://www.publicmuseum.oshkosh.net/
1331 Algoma Boulevard, Oshkosh, WI, 54901-2799
Phone: (920) 424-4731
The Oshkosh Public Museum houses a diverse collection of objects representing the people and environment of Oshkosh and the Lake Winnebago Region. More than 250,000 objects of history, natural science, art, and anthropology are available for research and exhibit.
State Historical Society of Wisconsin
http://www.wisconsinhistory.org
816 State St, Madison, WI 53706
(608) 264-6400
The Society serves as the archives of the State of Wisconsin; it collects books, periodicals, maps, manuscripts, relics, newspapers, and audio and graphic materials as they relate to North America; it maintains a museum, library, and research facility in Madison as well as a statewide system of historic sites, school services, area research centers, and affiliated local societies; it administers a broad program of historic preservation, and publishes a wide variety of historical materials, both scholarly and popular.
Volunteer Opportunities
St. Vincent de Paul Society of Milwaukee
http://www.svdpmilw.org/
9601 W. Silver Spring Drive, Milwaukee, WI 53225-3301
(414) 462-7837
The St. Vincent de Paul Society is a Catholic lay organization which involves its volunteer members in helping situations with those who are in need. SVDP helping includes any person-to-person assistance that promotes human dignity and integrity. In addition to assistance with the material necessities of life, members visit and offer companionship to those who are homebound, hospitalized, or confined to institutions.
Wyoming
Historical Resources
Wyoming State Historic Preservation Office
http://wyoshpo.state.wy.us/
Barrett Building, 2301 Central Ave., 3rd Floor, Cheyenne, WY 82002
Fax: (307) 777-6421
The Wyoming State Historic Preservation Office (WySHPO) documents and preserves the rich cultural heritage of Wyoming. To accomplish this mission, they promote the spirit and intent of historic preservation by emphasizing educational and interpretive programs mandated through the National Historic Preservation Act.
Wyoming State Museum
http://wyomuseum.state.wy.us/
Barrett Building, 2301 Central Ave., Cheyenne, WY 82002
(307) 777-7022
The purpose of this site is to provide information on Wyoming State Museum programs and projects, and to encourage visitation to other Wyoming museums.
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteers of America Wyoming
http://www.voawy.org/
2 N. Main Street, Suite 201, Sheridan, WY 82801
Phone: (307) 672-0475; fax: (307) 672-0476
Locally, Volunteers of America of Wyoming, Inc., has provided services in Sheridan County since 1985. Throughout its proud history, Volunteers of America has continued to evaluate the changing needs of the community.
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