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The Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum offers a unique perspective on U.S. history, from Colonial to Civil War times and beyond. Exhibits include ship models, uniforms, military artifacts and exhibits portraying life in 18th, 19th and 20th century Portsmouth.
The Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum offers a unique perspective on U.S. history, from Colonial to Civil War times and beyond. Exhibits include ship models, uniforms, military artifacts and exhibits portraying life in 18th, 19th and 20th century Portsmouth.
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A non-profit historical museum named for the National Landmark historic site on which it is located. The museum interprets pioneer and Native American life in the Appalachian frontier. Park features 15 historic log and stone buildings furnished to recreate the 1800's. Collects, exhibits, and interprets objects and cultural heritage of Southwest Virginia, Tazewell County.
A non-profit historical museum named for the National Landmark historic site on which it is located. The museum interprets pioneer and Native American life in the Appalachian frontier. Park features 15 historic log and stone buildings furnished to recreate the 1800's. Collects, exhibits, and interprets objects and cultural heritage of Southwest Virginia, Tazewell County.
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The Official Transportation Museum of the Commonwealth of Virginia portrays the history of transportation in the Southeastern United States with special interest in railroading. Provides educational tours for groups and schools with advance reservation. The Museum's collection includes approximately 2,500 objects, including more than 50 pieces of rolling stock"locomotives and other rail cars"including the largest collection of diesel locomotives in the South. The Museum has expanded its collection to include automotive, aviation, transit, and other artifacts and frequently exhibits loaned objects.
The Official Transportation Museum of the Commonwealth of Virginia portrays the history of transportation in the Southeastern United States with special interest in railroading. Provides educational tours for groups and schools with advance reservation. The Museum's collection includes approximately 2,500 objects, including more than 50 pieces of rolling stock"locomotives and other rail cars"including the largest collection of diesel locomotives in the South. The Museum has expanded its collection to include automotive, aviation, transit, and other artifacts and frequently exhibits loaned objects.
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Provides exhibits devoted entirely to the history of U.S. Army transportation from colonial days to the present.
Provides exhibits devoted entirely to the history of U.S. Army transportation from colonial days to the present.
The Museum maintains a wide array of artifacts: guns, furniture, glass & ceramics, textiles, accoutrements, books, swords, and other items spanning over half a century, from 1815 to 1873.
The Museum maintains a wide array of artifacts: guns, furniture, glass & ceramics, textiles, accoutrements, books, swords, and other items spanning over half a century, from 1815 to 1873.
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Offers early 20th century Arts-and-Crafts style estate. Featuring 12 acres of gardens and art collections spanning 5,000 years. In addition, offers a permanent collection and gardens, exhibition galleries, working artist studios, art classes, camps, and an assortment of family programming.
Offers early 20th century Arts-and-Crafts style estate. Featuring 12 acres of gardens and art collections spanning 5,000 years. In addition, offers a permanent collection and gardens, exhibition galleries, working artist studios, art classes, camps, and an assortment of family programming.
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Cultural Heritage Programs
The Virginia House has been preserved much as it was in 1929. The museum and gardens are open by appointment only. The site is also available for meetings and special events.
The Virginia House has been preserved much as it was in 1929. The museum and gardens are open by appointment only. The site is also available for meetings and special events.
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Historic Preservation
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Tours through historic house; orientation for visitors to Maggie Walker's legacy to African American heritage and the greater community. Program is accessible by bus and internally accessible for the handicapped.
Tours through historic house; orientation for visitors to Maggie Walker's legacy to African American heritage and the greater community. Program is accessible by bus and internally accessible for the handicapped.
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Historic Preservation
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The Virginia Museum of History & Culture is a history museum and research library that connects people to America's past through the unparalleled story of Virginia.
The Virginia Museum of History & Culture is a history museum and research library that connects people to America's past through the unparalleled story of Virginia.
This is the main visitor center for the Richmond National Battlefield Park. Three floors of exhibits and artifacts are on display.
This is the main visitor center for the Richmond National Battlefield Park. Three floors of exhibits and artifacts are on display.
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Operates the Heritage Preservation Center, the Haller-Gibboney Rock House, and the Thomas J. Boyd Museum and Children's Discovery Center. Uses volunteers.
Operates the Heritage Preservation Center, the Haller-Gibboney Rock House, and the Thomas J. Boyd Museum and Children's Discovery Center. Uses volunteers.
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Historic Preservation
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Encompasses the functions of an art museum but is broader in scope and more of a hybrid non-profit, permanent cultural institution. The collections form one of many equivalent cores around which exhibitions and educational programs are organized. The art center serves as a focal point of social and cultural engagement, a sort of 'town hall' for the arts. It is the ideas and experiences, educational initiatives and learning environments, and community engagement and collaboration that form the core of the art center.
Encompasses the functions of an art museum but is broader in scope and more of a hybrid non-profit, permanent cultural institution. The collections form one of many equivalent cores around which exhibitions and educational programs are organized. The art center serves as a focal point of social and cultural engagement, a sort of 'town hall' for the arts. It is the ideas and experiences, educational initiatives and learning environments, and community engagement and collaboration that form the core of the art center.
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Arts Centers
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Maritime science museum and the Battleship Wisconsin.
Maritime science museum and the Battleship Wisconsin.
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Historic Preservation
Community oriented fine arts organization. Presents exhibits, workshops & classes, poetry open mics, performances and other programs.
Community oriented fine arts organization. Presents exhibits, workshops & classes, poetry open mics, performances and other programs.
Built in 1791, the Miller-Claytor House represents Lynchburg's only surviving pre-19th century townhouse.
Built in 1791, the Miller-Claytor House represents Lynchburg's only surviving pre-19th century townhouse.
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Promotes the arts in the region by offering art exhibits, visual and performing art events, art camps, workshops and classes.
Promotes the arts in the region by offering art exhibits, visual and performing art events, art camps, workshops and classes.
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Artist Services
A series of tours organized for mentally handicapped adults. The program includes free admission, light refreshments and a tour of the house and property. Avoca's goal is to create an atmosphere that simulates the interest and attention of those who are mentally handicapped and to provide them with a one-on-one interaction among staff and volunteers.
A series of tours organized for mentally handicapped adults. The program includes free admission, light refreshments and a tour of the house and property. Avoca's goal is to create an atmosphere that simulates the interest and attention of those who are mentally handicapped and to provide them with a one-on-one interaction among staff and volunteers.
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A museum with two levels of exhibits and the restored White House of Confederacy. The Museum is open to the public 363 days a year and there is an admission fee. Education programs focusing on the history of the Confederate States of America, its government, military, art and civilian life, including free and enslaved African Americans. The museum also offers lecture series, adult and student workshops, and a variety of outreach programs.
A museum with two levels of exhibits and the restored White House of Confederacy. The Museum is open to the public 363 days a year and there is an admission fee. Education programs focusing on the history of the Confederate States of America, its government, military, art and civilian life, including free and enslaved African Americans. The museum also offers lecture series, adult and student workshops, and a variety of outreach programs.
Makes science and technology accessible to all people by being an outstanding regional institution that ignites and nurtures lifelong learning.Accepts donations and offers volunteer opportunities. Services: *Provides hands-on interactive exhibits. *Offers a variety of innovation programs, both on-site and in the community. *Preserves the collections and uses them to enhance learning. *Creates a welcoming atmosphere that stimulates curiosity and wonder.
Makes science and technology accessible to all people by being an outstanding regional institution that ignites and nurtures lifelong learning.Accepts donations and offers volunteer opportunities. Services: *Provides hands-on interactive exhibits. *Offers a variety of innovation programs, both on-site and in the community. *Preserves the collections and uses them to enhance learning. *Creates a welcoming atmosphere that stimulates curiosity and wonder.
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Arts and Culture Volunteer Opportunities
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Displays one family's collection of Victorian furnishings and decorative pieces.
Displays one family's collection of Victorian furnishings and decorative pieces.
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Historic Preservation
Museum displays home of a Jewish family, Moses Myers, restored to its original beauty in 1892.
Museum displays home of a Jewish family, Moses Myers, restored to its original beauty in 1892.
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Historic Preservation
A visual art gallery that promotes and offers activities, educational programs and facilities which will increase the understanding and enjoyment of the fine arts. Strives to recognize, encourage and support original work by area artists, crafts people and musicians. Will conduct school tours with prior notice. Sponsors special performances for a fee.
A visual art gallery that promotes and offers activities, educational programs and facilities which will increase the understanding and enjoyment of the fine arts. Strives to recognize, encourage and support original work by area artists, crafts people and musicians. Will conduct school tours with prior notice. Sponsors special performances for a fee.
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Artist Services
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Museum with exhibits about the history of the City of Suffolk. Reenactments and tours are also available at the museum.
Museum with exhibits about the history of the City of Suffolk. Reenactments and tours are also available at the museum.
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Museums
Historic Preservation
Promotes an interest in the broad spectrum of history with emphasis on that of southwestern Virginia; collects, preserves, interprets, and makes available materials relating to that history; sponsors research and publication in the field of regional history; and provides educational services to people and institutions throughout southwestern Virginia.
Promotes an interest in the broad spectrum of history with emphasis on that of southwestern Virginia; collects, preserves, interprets, and makes available materials relating to that history; sponsors research and publication in the field of regional history; and provides educational services to people and institutions throughout southwestern Virginia.
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Historic Preservation
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Six hisotric sites are open to the public, including Bacon's Castle, Cape Henry Lighthouse, Patrick Henry's Scotchtown, Historic Jamestowne, the John Marshall House and Smith's Fort.
The multifaceted and impactful nature of the advocacy programs and partnerships with other organizations has allowed Preservation Virginia to create a holistic approach to saving the places that connect us to our diverse, complex history.
Six hisotric sites are open to the public, including Bacon's Castle, Cape Henry Lighthouse, Patrick Henry's Scotchtown, Historic Jamestowne, the John Marshall House and Smith's Fort.
The multifaceted and impactful nature of the advocacy programs and partnerships with other organizations has allowed Preservation Virginia to create a holistic approach to saving the places that connect us to our diverse, complex history.
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Historic Preservation
Museums