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Afro-American Historical Association
Midland, Virginia

Historical Society

Afro-American Historical Association in Midland, VA is one of more than 15,400 museums in the MuseumsUSA directory. Find an exciting museum to visit where you live or vacation today.

Alleghany Historical Society
Covington, Virginia

History, Historic House, Historical Society, Library

Due to our relatively small personal collection, the Alleghany Historical Society relies heavily on the residents of the Alleghany Highlands to contribute to rotating exhibits. Donations relevant to our collection are always welcome! We also have traveling exhibts.

Amherst County Museum and Historical Society
Amherst, Virginia

History, Historic House, Historical Society

The museum preserves, collects, and interprets the history and heritage of Amherst County. It houses a library and there is an 1885 schoolhouse on site.
The Old Amherst County Jail: The Amherst County Museum first opened its doors on May 30, 1976. The museum was originally housed in the old county jail which was built in 1891-92 adjacent to the county courthouse. The old jail contained two exhibit rooms on the ground floor. Two jail cells used for storage of artifacts and two rooms on the second floor were used for office and storage/exhibit design.

Archeological Society of Virginia
Richmond, Virginia

Archaeology, General, History, Historic House, Historical Society

This organization of avocational and professional archaeologists is dedicated to the preservation of the past through volunteer activities and public education.

Avoca Museum and Historical Society
Altavista, Virginia

Arboretum, Cemetery, Culture, History, Historic House, Historical Society, Military, Park

Avoca, the principal architectural landmark of the Town of Altavista, is an American Queen Anne-style house, designed by architect J.M.B. Lewis and built in 1901. Designated a Virginia Historic Landmark and listed in the National Register of Historic Places, Avoca is the home site of Revolutionary Patriot Colonel Charles Lynch.

Albemarle Charlottesville Historical Society
Charlottesville, Virginia

Historical Society, Library

This local history and genealogical library and museum offers a photograph collection, walking tours, local historical exhibits, lectures, an annual journal, and special programs.

Amelia County Historical Society
Amelia Court House, Virginia

Historical Society

Amelia's Historical Society is very active and dedicated in preserving the history of this quaint town and we invite you to stop in the museum and visit a while.

Appomattox Historical Society
Appomattox, Virginia

History, Historical Society

Appomattox Historical Society in Appomattox, VA is one of more than 15,400 museums in the MuseumsUSA directory. Find an exciting museum to visit where you live or vacation today.

Augusta County Historical Society
Verona, Virginia

History, Historical Society, Library

The Augusta County Historical Society will enter a new phase in 2005 with the opening of the R.R. Smith Center for History and Art. In a restored 1895 railroad hotel in the heart of historic Staunton, Virginia, we will share this adaptively rehabilitated facility with the local preservation organization, the Historic Staunton Foundation, and the local affiliate of the Virginia Museum, the Staunton-Augusta Art Center. We will have exhibit gallery space, an office suite, a climate-controlled archival and collections storage area, and a research library in which to serve our members and the general public.

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West Virginia Association of Museums 2024 Conference

June 6 - 8, 2024

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July 24 - August 3, 2024

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South Carolina Federation of Museums 2024 Conference

September 16 - 18, 2024

Laurens, South Carolina

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September 25 - 28, 2024

Fairbanks, Alaska

Florida Association of Museums 2024 Annual Conference & Exposition

October 13 - 16, 2024

Daytona Beach, Florida

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