Cooper-Frost-Austin House is clearly documented as the oldest dwelling still standing in the city of Cambridge. The house was owned by one family for more than 250 years. Built by Samuel Cooper in 1681, the house is one of the earliest examples of an integral lean-to "half house" consisting of a "low room," "little room," "kitchin," "Chamber,"... Learn More >

Explore the fascinating world of paper, from fine stationery to secrets about the most famous of Crane’s papers, United States currency. • Learn how currency paper is made • Make your own paper • Discover the secrets of anti-counterfeiting technology • Enjoy hands-on activities for all ages • Visit our shop for discount retail... Learn More >

If you think that the Culinary Arts Museum is a museum just for food historians, or for chefs, or for your grandparents, then keep reading! The Culinary Arts Museum is a museum for anyone who eats. Yes, we do have antique pots and pans, stoves and appliances, but we also have so much more: Come to the Country Fair and play a quick round of skee... Learn More >

The CHMM is a dynamic maritime history museum; education and cultural center; emerging research facility; and a meeting place for people seeking a unique venue for professional or social gatherings. We connect our vibrant past to our living present through our relationships with local educational, artistic, business, and environmental... Learn More >

Founded in 1978, the Cuttyhunk Historical Society is dedicated to preserving the traditions, records and history of the Elizabeth Islands. The Society owns and operates the Museum of the Elizabeth Islands, a seasonal, cultural museum located on the island of Cuttyhunk, an hour’s boat ride from New Bedford, MA. Visitors are drawn to the island... Learn More >

The Danbury Museum & Historical Society was formed to acquire, preserve, exhibit and interpret New England's past; focusing particularly on the heritage of Danbury. Situated in downtown Danbury, the museum preserves the John and Mary Rider House (c.1785), the Dodd Hat Shop (c. 1790), the Marian Anderson Studio and the Charles Ives Birthplace. ... Learn More >

The Dedham Historical Society & Museum was founded in 1859 for the purposes of collecting and preserving material related to the history of Dedham, MA, from the 1600s to the present. The DHSM works within the community and beyond to establish an appreciation for the town’s history and place within the culture of the region, connecting the past... Learn More >

Dole-Little House was built around 1715 with materials salvaged from an earlier structure. Its first owner was Richard Dole, a cattleman, who built a two-room, central-chimney house with a small kitchen shed at the rear. This shed has since been replaced with a larger lean-to. Decorative carpentry and finishes include chamfered edges, molded... Learn More >

Since 1963, the Dorset Historical Society has hosted research and exhibits on the Dorset Conventions, and the histories of agriculture, marble quarrying, genealogies and creativity in Dorset, Vermont. We currently have contemporary exhibits, a research library, a lecture series and walking tours. Stop on by!... Learn More >

The Duxbury Rural and Historical Society seeks to foster a better understanding of the heritage and rural environment of Duxbury, Massachusetts. The DRHS manages five historic properties, museum collections, and more than 150 acres of land held in conservation. The DRHS's headquarters are in the beautiful Nathaniel Winsor, Jr. House, built... Learn More >