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Discover Portsmouth Center
Portsmouth, New Hampshire

General, History, Historic House

This Portsmouth Historical Society pilot project has converted the former city library to a new “one stop” central gateway to the historical, cultural and artistic venues of greater Portsmouth and a new exhibition site displaying the art and history of the region.

Eliot Historical Society
Eliot, Maine

Historical Society

Governor John Langdon House
Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Historic House

John Paul Jones House
Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Botanical Garden, General, History, Historic House, Military

John Paul Jones, colonial America’s first sea warrior, was a tenant of the Widow Purcell in this house in 1781 while he supervised the building of the Navy’s ship America nearby. Though he loved Portsmouth, he left New Hampshire in 1782 never to return. His house is now the museum of Portsmouth men, women and children, where their stories live.

Old Parsonage
Newington, New Hampshire

History

Portsmouth Historical Society
Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Archaeology, Culture, General, History, Historic House, Historical Society

1. The John Paul Jones House Museum commemorating the naval hero's stay in Portsmouth while awaiting the completion of his ship, "Ranger" as well as exhibits that tell the stories of Portsmouth including the 1905 Portsmouth Peace Treaty.

Rye Historical Society and Town Museum
Rye, New Hampshire

General, History, Historical Society

The mission of the Rye Historical Society is to preserve the town's past and appreciate its heritage by collecting and displaying artifacts, documents, photos and oral histories at the Rye Town Museum. Through special exhibits and regular programs and museum hours the society aims to engage people in the vital aspects of Rye's history so that current issues may be better understood and future plans respect the natural and human history of the town.

Jackson House
Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Historic House

Kittery Hist & Naval Museum
Kittery, Maine

Military

Old Town Hall
Newington, New Hampshire

History

Rundlet-May House
Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Historic House

Strawbery Banke Museum
Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Arboretum, Archaeology, Culture, History, Historic House

This 10-acre living history museum depicts 300+ years of American history in the same waterfront neighborhood in downtown Portsmouth NH. Costumed role-players, working craftsmen, special exhibits, hands-on family activities, historical gardens and special historical interest programs enliven 38 buildings across the grounds. Signature holiday events: An American Celebration July 4, NH Fall Festival, Vintage & Vine wine tasting, PASSPORT beer & culinary festival, Ghosts on the Banke family Halloween and Candlelight Stroll (first 3 weekends in Dec) an anchor of Vintage Christmas in Portsmouth.

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2024 Colorado-Wyoming ANNUAL MEETING

May 1 - 4, 2024

Worland, Wyoming

2024 Colorado-Wyoming ANNUAL MEETING

Wednesday, May 1 - Saturday, May 4, 2024

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Worland, Wyoming

Hosted by: Colorado-Wyoming Association of Museums

THE 2024 CWAM ANNUAL MEETING WILL BE HELD FROM MAY 1 THROUGH MAY 4 IN WORLAND, WYOMING

Worland may be a small town, but it is full of opportunities for big experiences! We hope you will join us for our 2024 Annual Meeting: Small Places, Big Ideas

Whether you are a business small or big, or you are a long-time or first-time supporter of CWAM, our community of museum professionals is waiting to hear about your products or services, or see your name sponsoring their favorite event.

ASSOCIATION OF CHILDERN'S Museums INTERACTIVITY 2024 Conference

May 15 - 17, 2024

Madison, Wisconsin

ASSOCIATION OF CHILDERN'S Museums INTERACTIVITY 2024 Conference

Wednesday, May 15 - Friday, May 17, 2024

Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center

Madison, Wisconsin

Hosted by: Association of Children's Museums

InterActivity 2024 includes six blocks of Concurrent Professional Development sessions which feature nine thematic streams

ACM offers the annual Emerging Museums Pre-Conference to share foundational and effective practices of the field with those in the process of starting a children’s museum. The agenda changes each year to keep pace with new trends and insights, but always includes perspectives from recently opened children’s museums

The Museum Open House Program provides InterActivity 2024 attendees with the opportunity to explore many cultural institutions in Madison. Simply present your InterActivity 2024 conference badge o

All sessions take place at the Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, 1 John Nolen Drive, Madison, WI, except where noted. All times are Central Daylight Savings Time

(CDT begins March 10, 2024).

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West Virginia Association of Museums 2024 Conference

June 6 - 8, 2024

Shepherdstown, West Virginia

West Virginia Association of Museums 2024 Conference

Thursday, June 6 - Saturday, June 8, 2024

Shepherd University

Shepherdstown, West Virginia

Hosted by: West Virginia Association of Museums

Our 2024 WVAM Conference will be held at Shepherd Universit

in Shepherdstown, WV on June 6-8, 2024

WVAM conference is a program of papers, presentations, workshops, and poster sessions addressing our theme of “America at 250: West Virginia Plans for the Semiquincentennial.”

South Carolina Federation of Museums 2024 Conference

September 16 - 18, 2024

Laurens, South Carolina

South Carolina Federation of Museums 2024 Conference

Monday, September 16 - Wednesday, September 18, 2024

Laurens County Museum

Laurens, South Carolina

Hosted by: South Carolina Federation of Museums

The SCFM Annual Conference is a time where we can celebrate the impact that museums have made on the state of South Carolina. It’s a time where we can share our successes, learn from our challenges, and grow as museum professionals.

We look forward to this year's conference September 16-18, 2024 in Laurens, SC. This year's theme is Fostering Community: There is No Museum Without "Us."

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Florida Association of Museums 2024 Annual Conference & Exposition

October 13 - 16, 2024

Daytona Beach, Florida

Florida Association of Museums 2024 Annual Conference & Exposition

Sunday, October 13 - Wednesday, October 16, 2024

Daytona Beach

Daytona Beach, Florida

Hosted by: Florida Association of Museums

FAM 2024 Annual Conference & Exposition will be held

October 13 – 16 in Daytona Beach!!

Please hold these dates. Watch our FAM website for more conference details.

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