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The Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History, on Independence Mall in Philadelphia, presents educational programs and experiences that preserve, explore and celebrate the history of Jews in America. Its purpose is to connect Jews more closely to their heritage and to inspire in people of all backgrounds a greater appreciation for the diversity of the American Jewish experience and the freedoms to which Americans aspire.

The American Visionary Art Museum (AVAM) is a congressionally designated national museum and education center for creative, intuitive and self-tutored artistry in all its manifestations. AVAM is dedicated to the exhibition, study, collection, preservation, and promotion of visionary art and to increasing the public's awareness, knowledge, and understanding of this manner of artistic expression and creative, compassionate thinking.

The Auto-Archives Automotive & Motor Sport Library and Research Center, is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization formed in 2010. The mission of the archive is to preserve and document the rich history of the automobile, to provide both a physical and virtual resource for the study of the past, present and future of the automobile in all its forms, and to involve, inspire and educate the younger members of the community.

THE DAWSONVILLE HISTORY MUSEUM, INC. PROVIDES THE NORTH GEORGIA AREA WITH A MUSEUM THAT ALLOWS FOR THE PRESERVATION OF GEORGIA RACING HISTORY AND MEMORABILIA. IN ADDITION, THE MUSEUM OFFERS NUMEROUS YOUTH AND FAMILY PROGRAMS, SCHOOL PROGRAMS, COMMUNITY AND LIBRARY PROGRAMS, AND PUBLIC PROGRAMS TO EDUCATE PEOPLE ABOUT GEORGIA'S RACING HISTORY. THE MUSEUM ALSO OFFERS RENTAL SPACE FOR COMMUNITY EVENTS.

Taliesin is acknowledged as the embodiment of American architect Frank Lloyd Wright's commitment to the creation of exceptional environments that harmonize architecture, art, culture, and the land. As stewards, Taliesin Preservation's dual mission is to preserve the cultural, built and natural environments that comprise the Taliesin property and to conduct public educational and cultural programming that provides a greater understanding of Frank Lloyd Wright's architecture and ideas.

The Daughters of Hawaii (the society) was granted a charter of incorporation by the governor of the territory of Hawaii on April 17, 1915, for educational and eleemosynary purposes, including "perpetuating the memory and spirit of old Hawaii and its historical events and preserving the nomenclature and pronunciation of the Hawaiian language." The society operates the Queen Emma summer palace museum in Honolulu, Hawaii and the Hhulihe'e Palace in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.

Our mission is to share, educate, and inspire visitors with exhibits centered around 1950s postwar popular culture themes, including classic cars, the rise of rock and roll, radio, and the pastimes of the 1950s, '60s, and '70s that captivated America. Through this tangible display of "American Graffiti" culture, visitors will experience immersive exhibits, including replica storefronts and multimedia displays.

Mt. Kearsarge Indian Museum, Education & Cultural Center is dedicated to connecting people with 20,000 years of ongoing American Indian cultural expression. The Museum embraces cultural diversity and encourages responsible environmental action based on respect for Nature. Through exhibitions and programs, the Museum seeks to challenge and inspire all of us to improve the quality of our lives and our world.

USCHS is a nonpartisan, nonprofit, 501(c)(3)organization chartered by Congress to educate the public about the Capitol and the Congress. It does this through programs that focus on landmark legislation that has shaped our nation, on the remarkable art in the Capitol that is based on uniquely American images, on the cultural and ethnic diversity of the Congress, and on other topics that help bring our history and government alive.

In accordance with the Statement of Purpose, Article II of the Constitution, adopted by the McLean County Historical Society; it is the Mission of this society to educate the general public on the history of the people of McLean County by operating museums and libraries which provide exhibits, public programs and research collections; to develop publications; and to acquire and preserve collections which reflect the diversity of McLean County. This Mission is implemented through the accomplishment of the following:To educate the public through the interpretive exhibition of objects and to develop public educational programs in association with the people and institutions of our community.To acquire, in conformance with the collections policy, objects, papers, periodicals, and books which reflect all segments of the community and to preserve these collections through proper storage and conservation measures, and to exhibit them in secure environments.To support research in local and family history by making books, manuscripts, and databases accessible and to support the same by providing the professional staff assistance and guidance in the course of such research.To publish popular and scholarly works.To encourage public support of the museum through donation of time and money by all segments of the community.To interpret and to encourage the preservation of historic buildings and sites.To continually pursue professional standards through participation in state and national museum and heritage organizations and to remain an American Association of Museums (AAM) accredited institution.Approved by the Board of Directors September 20, 1995.

The Senator John Heinz History Center* is an educational institution that engages, informs, and inspires large and diverse audiences through museum, virtual, and outreach programs enabling links to the past, understanding in the present, and guidance for the future while preserving regional history and presenting the American experience with a Western Pennsylvania connection.This work is accomplished in partnership with others through archaeology, artifact collections, broadcast media and the internet, conservation, educational programs, exhibitions, events, library & archives, museums, performance, publications, products, research, and technical assistance.(Approved by the Board of Trustees, July 14, 2016)* NOTE: The Historical Society of Western Pennsylvania, founded in 1879, today does business as the Senator John Heinz History Center, which includes the Detre Library & Archives, Fort Pitt Museum, Meadowcroft Rockshelter and Historic Village, and the Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum.

Friends of Beckwith Ranch, Incorporated (FBR) was founded on February 10, 1997. The purpose of the corporation is to preserve an historic landmark in the Wet Mountain Valley by restoring and preserving the Beckwith Ranch house and associated buildings, to preserve the ranching heritage of the Wet Mountain Valley, and to foster and support educational programs concerning the history of the Beckwith Ranch and ranching as a way of life. The Beckwith Ranch (Waverly House) is the most historically significant site in Custer County. The original structure was built of logs circa 1869. It is one of the most photographed locations in Colorado and stands as a testament to the era and the Valley’s ranching roots. Through philanthropic donations and community member contributions and volunteerism as well as gifts in kind, we have been able to restore The Beckwith Ranch (Waverly House) to its original glory and maintain its exceptional history with educational tours and events.