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Florida
Historical Resources
Ah-Tha-Thi-Ki Museum (Clewiston)
http://www.abfla.com/1tocf/seminole/semus.html
Big Cypres Reservation
(954) 792-0745
The largest of the Seminole tribe museums. This sixty-acre center contains a replica Seminole village and many interesting artifacts and displays.
Best Florida Museums and Historic Sites
http://www.floridahistory.org/events/museum.htm
One history professor's guide to the best of Floridašs history.
Institute for Cuban-American Studies
1531 Brescia Avenue, P.O.Box 248174, Coral Gables, FL 33124-3010
Located at the University of Miami, this museum contains exhibits on Cuban and Latin American culture.
Florida A&M University Black Archives
http://www.famu.edu/acad/archives
Carnegie Library, Florida A&M University, Tallahassee, FL 32307
(850) 599-3020
The largest African-American archives in Florida.
Historical Museum of Southern Florida
http://www.historical-museum.org
101 W. Flagler St., Miami, FL 33130-1504
(305) 375-1492
The Museum of Florida History
http://dhr.dos.state.fl.us/museum/
The Main Gallery
500 S. Bronough St., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0250
(850) 245-6400
The MFH is located at five separate sites in Tallahassee. At the Main Gallery in the R. A. Gray Building, artifacts, reproductions, hands-on materials, and graphics interpret Florida's colorful past from the Pleistocene era to the present.
Sanford L. Ziff Jewish Museum of Florida
http://www.jewishmuseum.com
301 Washington Ave., Miami Beach, FL 33139-6965
(305) 672-5044
More than two hundred years of Jewish history in Florida is covered in this museum located in the 1936 Beth Jacob Orthodox synagogue.
Seminole Tribe of Florida
http://www.seminoletribe.com/
6300 Stirling Road
Hollywood, FL 33024
(800) 683-7800
This site is dedicated to the rich history and culture of the Florida Seminole Indians.
Volunteer Opportunities
Hands On Miami
http://www.handsonmiami.org/
United Way Ansin Building, 3250 SW 3rd Avenue, Miami, FL 33129
Phone: (305) 646-7200; fax: (305) 646-7205
Hands On Miami (HOM) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to building a better community through volunteerism. HOM provides the most direct access to community service for individuals and corporations through a variety of "hands on" programs. Explore the information provided and find out how you can make a difference in the Greater Miami area.
Georgia
Historical Resources
Atlanta History Center
http://www.atlantahistorycenter.com/
130 West Paces Ferry Road, Atlanta, GA 30305-1366
Phone: (404) 814-4000; fax: (404) 814-4186
With one of the country's largest history museums, two National Register houses, beautiful period gardens, and a research library/archives, the Atlanta History Center offers many ways to explore Atlanta's fascinating past.
The Georgia Historical Society
http://www.georgiahistory.com/
501 Whitaker St., Savannah, GA 31401
Phone: (912) 651-2125; library: (912) 651-2128; fax: (912) 651-2831
Chartered by the Georgia General Assembly in 1839, the Georgia Historical Society is a private, nonprofit organization that serves as the historical society for the people of Georgia. Their library and archives contains diaries, personal letters, ledger books, minute books, account books, church records, and many other primary sources related to Georgia and Georgians.
North Georgia History
http://www.ngeorgia.com/history/
An extensive, illustrated resource with well-written information about explorers, Native Americans, the American Revolution, the Civil War, and more.
Volunteer Opportunities
Assistance LeagueŽ of Atlanta
http://assistanceleagueatl.org/
3534 Broad Street, Chamblee, GA 30341
(770) 458-2038
Assistance League of Atlanta is a volunteer organization committed to serving the needs of men, women, and children in our community through our five philanthropic projects.
Hands On Atlanta
http://HandsOnAtlanta.com
600 Means Street St., Suite 100, Atlanta, GA 30318
Phone: (404) 979-2800, Fax: (404) 979-2801
Hands On Atlanta, Inc., is a nonprofit volunteer service organization that promotes volunteerism and direct community involvement among concerned people in Atlanta.
The Help Book
http://211online.unitedwayatlanta.org/
The Help Book 1999 is an listing of more than 900 health and human service agencies including governmental, United-Way-funded and other nonprofit organizations. This directory enables users to locate available human services in the greater metropolitan Atlanta area if they need help or want to help. Individuals in helping professions, schools, churches, civic organizations. and the business community will find this directory an invaluable source of information.
Hawaii
Historical Resources
Hawaii State Archives
http://kumu.icsd.hawaii.gov/dags/archives/
Department of Accounting and General Services, Kekauluohi Building, Iolani Palace Grounds, Honolulu, HI 96813
The Hawaii State Archives was established in 1905 and has the legal responsibility of appraising, collecting, preserving, and making available for research records of enduring value of the state and territorial governments, the Republic of Hawaii, and the Hawaiian Kingdom.
The Maui Historical Society
http://www.mauimuseum.org/
2375-A Main St., Wailuku, Maui, HI 96793
Phone: (808) 244-3326; fax: (808) 244-3920
The museum offers visitors an opportunity to examine and appreciate the cultures that first shaped these islands.
Hana Cultural Center & Museum Online
http://www.hookele.com/hccm/
Location: 4974 Uakea Road
Contact Information: P.O. Box 27, Hana, Maui, HI 96713
Phone: (808) 248-8622; fax (808): 248-8620
To foster, encourage, and stimulate the development of instruction among the local groups and schools in Hawaiian history and history of other ethnic groups as they influence the growth of Hana.
Volunteer Opportunities
Aloha United Way
http://www.auw.org/
200 North Vineyard Blvd., Suite 700, Honolulu, HI 96817
Phone: (808) 536-1951; fax: (808) 543-2222
Aloha United Way (AUW) plays an important part in Hawaii's island community as the state's largest not-for-profit organization. Here, you can find out about AUW's history, role in the community, and its community partners.
Idaho
Historical Resources
Idaho Historical Museum
http://www.idahohistory.net/museum.html
610 North Julia Davis Drive, Boise, ID 83702-7695
Phone: (208) 334-2120; fax: 208-334-4059
The Idaho State Historical Museum Library/Historical Collections
http://www.idahohistory.net/library_archives.html
450 North Fourth St., Boise, ID 83702-6027
Phone: (208) 334-3356, Fax: (208) 334-3198
The Idaho State Historical Museum, founded in 1907, is Idaho's largest and most visited museum.
Historical Nez Perce Archive Photography
http://www.nezperce.com/npphoto1.html
Includes photos that have been made available by the National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution, for educational viewing on the Internet.
Illinois
Historical Resources
Chicago Historical Society
http://www.chicagohistory.org/
Clark St. at North Ave., Chicago, IL 60614-6071
Phone: (312) 642-4600; fax: (312) 266-2077
The Chicago Historical Society is a privately endowed, independent institution devoted to collecting, interpreting, and presenting the rich multicultural history of Chicago and Illinois, as well as selected areas of American history, to the public through exhibitions, programs, research collections, and publications.
The Field Museum
http://www.fieldmuseum.org
1400 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 922-9410.
As one of the major natural history museums in the world, The Field Museum offers opportunities to learn via collections, exhibits, and educational programs of extraordinary breadth and depth.
The DuSable Museum of African-American History
http://www.dusablemuseum.org/
740 East 56th Place, Chicago, IL 60637-1495
Phone: (773) 947-0600; fax: (773) 947-0677; TDD: (773) 947-7203
Illinois' First History and Government Resource Page
http://alexia.lis.uiuc.edu/~sorensen/hist.html
Illinois State Archives
http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/archives/archives.html
Margaret Cross Norton Building, Capitol Complex, Springfield, IL 62756
Phone: (217) 782-4682; fax: (217) 524-3930
The State Archives serves by law as the depository of public records of Illinois state and local governmental agencies which possess permanent administrative, legal, or historical research values. Its collections do not include manuscript, newspaper, or other nonofficial sources.
The Illinois State Historical Society
http://www.historyillinois.org
210 1/2 S. Sixth, Springfield, IL 62701-1503
Phone: (217) 525-2781 or (217 )525-2782; fax: (217) 525-2783
The Illinois State Historical Society seeks to foster the awareness and promotion of Illinois history.
Volunteer Opportunities
Chicago Area Volunteer Opportunities
http://www.npo.net/nponet/volunt.htm
Chicago Area Volunteer Opportunities
Links to organizations that coordinate volunteer activities.
Indiana
Historical Resources
The Indiana Historic Architecture Home Page
http://www.preserveindiana.com
The Indiana Historic Architecture Home Page spotlights historic architecture and neighborhoods throughout all of Indiana.
Indiana Historical Bureau
http://www.statelib.lib.in.us/www/ihb/ihb.html
140 North Senate Ave., Room 408, Indianapolis, IN 46204-2296
Phone: (317) 232-2535; fax: (317) 232-3728; TDD: (317) 232-7763
The Indiana Historical Commission was created in 1915 to plan the centennial celebration of Indiana statehood in 1916. The Indiana Historical Bureau evolved from the Indiana Historical Commission.
The Indiana Historical Society
http://www.indianahistory.org/
450 W. Ohio St., Indianapolis, IN 46202-3269
(317) 232-1882
The Indiana Historical Society collects, preserves, interprets, and disseminates documentary and visual evidence and supports scholarly research.
Volunteer Opportunities
Assistance League of Indianapolis
http://www.alindy.org/
Northbrook Center, 1475 W. 86th St., Suite E, Indianapolis, IN 46260
(317) 872-1010, Fax (317) 872-1542
Iowa
Historical Resources
Iowa Archeological Society
http://www.uiowa.edu/~osa/
Office of the State Archaeologist, 700 Clinton St. Bldg., Iowa City, IA 52242-1030
The Office of the State Archaeologist is a research, service, and educational unit of the University of Iowa. This page guides you to information on many OSA programs and activities.
The Kellogg Historical Society
http://www.usgennet.org/usa/ia/county/jasper1/museums/kellogg/index.htm
218 High St., Box 295, Kellogg, IA 50135-0295
State Historical Society of Iowa
http://www.iowahistory.org/
State of Iowa Historical Building, 600 East Locust,Des Moines, IA 50319-0290
(515) 281-6412
As an advocate for understanding Iowa's past, the SHSI educates Iowans of all ages, conducts and stimulates research, disseminates information, and encourages and supports historical preservation and education efforts of others throughout the state.
Volunteer Opportunities
United Way of Central Iowa
http://www.unitedwaydm.org/
1111 Ninth St., Suite 100 , Des Moines, IA 50314
Phone: (515) 246-6500; fax: (515) 246-6522
United Way's mission is "to develop and invest financial and human resources to build community."
Kansas
Historical Resources
Kansas State Historical Society
http://www.kshs.org/
6425 SW Sixth Ave., Topeka, KS 66615-1099
Phone: (785) 272-8681; fax: (785) 272-8682; TTY: 785-272-8682
The mission of the Kansas State Historical Society is to identify, collect, preserve, interpret, and disseminate materials and information pertaining to Kansas history in order to assist the public in understanding and appreciating their Kansas heritage and how it relates to their lives.
University of Kansas
http://www.ku.edu/heritage/
The Wyandot Nation of Kansas
http://www.wyandot.org
P.O. Box 171755, Kansas City, KS 66117-0755
The Wyandot Nation of Kansas is dedicated to the preservation of Wyandot history and culture and the preservation, protection, restoration, and maintenance of the Huron Indian Cemetery in Kansas City, Kansas.
Kentucky
Historical Resources
The Filson Club Historical Society
http://www.filsonhistorical.org
1310 South Third St., Louisville, KY 40208
Phone: (502) 635-5083; fax: (502) 635-5086
The Filson Club Historical Society was organized in 1884 for collecting, preserving, and publishing historical material, especially that pertaining to Kentucky.
Kentucky Heritage Council
http://www.state.ky.us/agencies/khc/khchome.htm
300 Washington St., Frankfort, KY 40601
Phone: (502) 564.7005; fax: (502) 564.5820
The mandate of the Kentucky Heritage Council is to identify, preserve, and protect the cultural resources of Kentucky. The Council also maintains continually updated inventories of historic structures and archaeological sites and nominates properties to the National Register of Historic Places.
Kentucky Historical Society:
http://www.state.ky.us/agencies/khs/
100 West Broadway, Frankfort, Kentucky 40601
(502) 564-1792 / (877) 444-7867
The Society is a state agency and nonprofit membership organization that reaches across the commonwealth to collect oral histories, promote folklife traditions, erect highway historical markers, publish historical resources, advise community museums, and organize special traveling exhibits.
Volunteer Opportunities
Metro United Way
http://www.uwky.org
334 E. Broadway, P.O. Box 4653, Louisville, KY 40204
Phone: (502) 589-6897; information and referral: (502) 589-4470
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