Best places: Historical societies in United States

👍👍 Our experience from the time we arrived until the time we checked out was nothing less than the best. We did the “Guided You-Drive” Jeep tour. Our tour guide, Nick, was absolutely wonderful! He was professional, patience with us beginners, friendly, witty, and funny. The jeep was brand new & very c...

Historic site of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s assassination & exhibits on the racial equality movement.

Sprawling open-air history museum founded by Henry Ford with artifacts & homes of famous Americans.

Over 2 dozen historic aircraft are on display at this museum with exhibits & a souvenir shop.

Museum features interactive & revolving exhibits on the city's history, including recreated streets.

👍👍 We went here thinking it would just be something neat to quickly see. Little did we know what a pleasant surprise was waiting for us. The hatchery was so fun and informative! We could have easily spent 3+ hours here! I’d say plan on spending at least 1.5 hours. It is free, but you can purchase...

Bustling park offers a Saturday farmer’s market, vintage train rides, a museum & historic buildings.

This enduring lighthouse built in 1880 is still operating on a sandy lakefront beach.

👍👍 Old Town St. Augustine is a cool place. The Old Jail, St. Augustine History Museum, Oldest Store Museum, Old Town Trolley Tours, etc., all in one place! We got a package to do a few attractions, that's your best deal. All the staff were very friendly & helpful, we had a good time.

1872 prison features 30 historic buildings with special exhibitions & self-guided walking tours.

Guided tours of an 1860 lighthouse plus a small museum at the base illustrating the area's history.

District with many historic attractions dedicated to the town's 19th-century whaling history.

Regional history is preserved in permanent & visiting exhibits of artifacts, art & Civil War items.

Former mansion that's a mash-up of architectural styles houses arts-&-crafts tiles, antiques & more.

Free museum featuring powerful exhibits on the Holocaust & the survivors who settled in Richmond.

Queen Anne-style Victorian mansion built in 1885 featuring period furniture & a formal garden.

👍👍 This was a spur of the moment stop along our road trip. We circled back to see what this place was about and were just in time to join the next tour group. Everyone that worked there just seemed really amazingly friendly. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and thorough! The tour ended up being ab...

State history museum offering exhibits on the state's geologic prehistory, early peoples & culture.

Stately home to exhibits & archives covering Indiana history, plus concerts & lectures.

5-story museum focused on the history of Central Florida, with some interactive exhibits.