The Laconia Historical and Museum Society is a private, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to collecting, preserving, and interpreting the history and culture of the City of Laconia, New Hampshire. Founded originally as the Laconia Historical Society in 1951, the organization was restructured in 1980 as a New Hampshire Voluntary... Learn More >

Lamont Gallery is an academic gallery showcasing contemporary work in a variety of media. Set on the campus of Phillips Exeter Academy, the gallery offers dynamic exhibitions where visitors can experience and learn about the arts in an intimate and welcoming setting. We host exhibitions and educational programs throughout the year and during the... Learn More >

The Leffingwell House Historic Museum was built in 1675 as a two room structure that was expanded into a gentleman's townhouse. The Leffingwell house was saved it from demolition by the Society of the Founders of Norwich who moved it to its current site in 1959 and operate it as an historic museum. We archive and display artifacts prior to the... Learn More >

Lexington Historical Society is an energetic group of people interested in Lexington’s history and heritage and enthused about presenting it to the public. We give tours of our fascinating historic sites, where the events of the early days of the American Revolution unfolded. Visitors walk in the steps of John Hancock, Samuel Adams, Paul... Learn More >

The Libby is open full time June - August and weekends Labor Day through Columbus Day. Built in 1912 it is the personal collection of Dr. Henry Forest Libby housing local wildlife, birds, Native American artifacts, rocks, minerals, fossils, fish and local history. Children's programs, free live animal shows and the favorite scavenger hunt are part... Learn More >

Tour highlights include tales of DeWolf family exploits, from their privateering and slave trading to their financial ruin and triumphant return to prosperity during Victorian times. Docents introduce visitors to family members Pomeroy Colt, founder of United States Rubber, now Uniroyal, his mother Theodora DeWolf Colt, who as Madam Colt ran... Learn More >

THE LITCHFIELD HISTORICAL SOCIETY, founded in 1856, is dedicated to collecting, preserving and interpreting the history of Litchfield, Connecticut, through its museum, research library and historic house. The Ingraham Memorial Research Library houses local business and organizational archives, manuscripts and family papers, reference books, and... Learn More >

Longyear Museum is an independent historical museum dedicated to advancing the understanding of the life and work of Mary Baker Eddy, the Discoverer, Founder, and Leader of Christian Science. In addition to operating its museum facility in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, Longyear owns and operates eight historic houses in which Mary Baker Eddy... Learn More >

Immortalized in Louisa May Alcott’s beloved classic, Little Women, Orchard House (circa 1690) is most noted for being where the groundbreaking novel was written and set in 1868. A visit to the house provides heartwarming accounts of the talented Alcott family, who were also tireless advocates for social justice, creativity, and individuality. ... Learn More >

The Lyman Allyn Art Museum welcomes visitors from New London, Southeastern Connecticut and from all over the world. Established by a gift from Harriet Allyn in memory of her seafaring father, the museum opened the doors of its beautiful neo-classical building in 1932. Today it houses a fascinating collection of over 16,000 objects from ancient... Learn More >