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10 History Museums in That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in , United States including Wells-Thorn House, Frary House, Polish Center of Discovery and Learning, Memorial Hall Museum, Historic Deerfield, Springfield Museums, Historic Northampton, Museum of Our Industrial Heritage, Calvin Coolidge Presidential Library and Museum, Pan African Historical Museum U.S.A..
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1. Wells-Thorn House
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 8 reviews
2. Frary House
3. Polish Center of Discovery and Learning
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By judylY3074QK
This museum is a gem. Wonderful displays of folk art, traditional costumes, Christmas crèches, and so much more. The executive director Stas escorted me and my husband through each room, giving us very interesting and informative details about the restored building, the history of Polish immigration to America, the Polish customs and culture, Poland’s involvement in WWII including Wojtek, the Polish Soldier Bear, and so much more.
4. Memorial Hall Museum
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By Connecticutosprey - Guilford, United States
While in Deerfield many rimes while participating in craft shows as a vendor, I never had time to visit the upper two floors of this exciting museum. which has excellent oermanent collections of antique tools, toys, quilts, china, native American artifacts, historical documents, and many other things. The docents are well informed and offer detailed information about the collections. There are are special exhibits and activities as well as the permanent exhibits warrantying return visits,and in season the exquisite flowers planted around the building add much to the enjoyment of the visit.
5. Historic Deerfield
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4.5 based on 287 reviews
This New England museum of history and art is presented as a preserved 330-year-old western Massachusetts village, which features a collection of 18th- and 19th-century houses.
Reviewed By GAlsager - Alsager, United Kingdom
I was driving the Mohawk Trail as part of a long drive but I'd read about HIstoric Deerfield and wanted to visit but the guide books did little to prepare me for just how amazing this place is! It really is like stepping back in history a few hunderd years. Simply stunnig. Sadly, I had very little time so just drove slowly through town and stopped to take a few photos before having to leave - I would have loved to spend much longer here to visit some of the museums and just to wander around taking in the atmosphere. This place is an amazing step back in time and is really worth setting aside some time to visit.
6. Springfield Museums
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 484 reviews
The Springfield Museums, located in the heart of downtown Springfield, Massachusetts, is comprised of four world-class museums covering art, history, and science, plus the Dr. Seuss National Memorial Sculpture Garden.
Reviewed By Maxy2011 - Southampton, United States
You really need to plan more than one day to see this gem in the middle of Springfield, Ma. Something for everyone, even the little ones. The Dr.Suess museum is hands on for the kids. Well worth the price but, check online for discounts. Springfield residents are free with proof of residing in the city. I am already planning my next visit. How wonderful to have this right here in our community. Plenty of parking and even a very nice restaurant right on the property.
7. Historic Northampton
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4.5 based on 115 reviews
Historic Northampton focuses on local history and the local community. The museum features exhibits, concerts, guided tours, and programs for all ages, We preserve objects and documents that illuminate the lives of past residents while creating structures through which contemporary residents can preserve and celebrate their own histories in ways that honor both tradition and change. Through our programs, exhibits and public projects, Historic Northampton encourages ongoing conversations between past and present. Because civic identity grows out of the way we interpret and articulate our community's past, Historic Northampton is a critical institution in the city. While legally organized as a private non-profit corporation, we are deeply rooted in the community, charged with safeguarding,
8. Museum of Our Industrial Heritage
9. Calvin Coolidge Presidential Library and Museum
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 42 reviews
The Calvin Coolidge Presidential Library & Museum was established in 1920, when Massachusetts Governor and Vice-President Elect Calvin Coolidge began giving documents and memorabilia to Forbes Library, the public library for the city of Northampton, Massachusetts. During his Presidency and upon leaving the White House, additional materials were added including the Howard Chandler Christy portraits of Calvin Coolidge and his wife, Grace, and the infamous electric exercise horse. In 1956, acting upon the request of Grace Coolidge and Trustees of Forbes Library, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts granted funds to establish a “Calvin Coolidge Memorial Room” as a separate entity within the Forbes Library. Today, the Calvin Coolidge Presidential Library & Museum at Forbes Library is the largest existing source of primary material on Calvin Coolidge and the only public library in the United States to hold a presidential collection.
Reviewed By railtrail - Northampton, United States
Calvin Coolidge's professional career was in Northampton and it is just perfect and fitting that modest Cal has his library inside a municipal library. Forbes library in downtown Northampton has a 2nd floor room[s] filled w treasures from his career. You have to go and see this.
10. Pan African Historical Museum U.S.A.
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 5 reviews
Non-profit organization features African and African-American history and art exhibits.
Reviewed By 400tracih - Palm - Eagle Beach, Caribbean
I contacted this museum as I was visiting and teaching a class for a week at a nearby school and had read about their Underground Railroad walking tour. I stumbled across it when researching Springfield's history. The museum was quick to accommodate and put together something for our class. I even screwed up the days and came a day early and they ended up giving us a tour of their museum of the their current exhibits, as Black History Month was ending and that was fabulous and beautiful. Then, we were able to return on the next day. The tour was incredible. I was a visiting teacher and didn't have the full schedule and parameters of the school's program and unfortunately we had to cut our tour short, but the museum again, accommodated us. Nevertheless, what was taught to us and what they put up just for our week of Civil Rights and Black involvement in Labor Movement was truly exceptional, in addition to the Underground Tour. One of my students wants to get involved in this museum now and I am hoping the school includes it as a regular occurrence. I do encourage anyone who is going to visit for the walking tour to call ahead, as the Museum plans it out for you, its interactive. Their founder has recently passed away and the team that is working to keep this amazing place going is doing a great job. I hate seeing reviews of folks that do not appreciate all the hard work that goes into that. The number is accurate on their contact us page. Their email is: [email protected]. This museum is seriously a goldmine. I wish I lived closer to be involved in their regular activities, as the museum does regular events. They have an amazing wall up on Women now.
