Charleston, South Carolina
843-723-9912
charlestonlibrarysociety.org
Since its founding in 1748, the Library Society has continued to strengthen the intellectual and cultural fabric of the Lowcountry as a private lending library and comfortable gathering spot for reading, exploration of treasured collections, scholarly research and lively
programs on literature, history, world affairs, and music. After 278 years, the Charleston Library Society remains the oldest cultural institution in the South and the second-
oldest circulating library in the country. A few valuable discoveries in the Library Society’s collections include a manuscript copy of The Fundamental Constitutions of Carolina in John Locke’s hand; letters by George Washington, John Marshall, and Alexander Hamilton; a
renowned collection of early American and colonial newspapers; rare maps and nautical charts; and sur-
prising manuscript treasures such as DuBose Heyward’s Porgy.
Museum of North Texas History
Wichita Falls, Texas
940-322-7628
mntx.org
Step into the stories that shaped a region. The Museum of North Texas History in Wichita Falls offers a unique look into the people, events, industries, and cultures that have defined North Texas for generations. Whether you’re first-time visitor, a lifelong resident, or traveling historian, there’s something new to discover each time you walk through our doors.
Westmoreland Historical Society and Historic Hanna's Town
Latrobe, Pennsylvania
724-836-1800
westmorelandhistory.org
The Westmoreland Historical Society (WHS) is the primary steward of the county’s rich historical and cultural heritage, preserving and interpreting more than two centuries of regional history that shaped Southwestern Pennsylvania and the early United States. Founded in 1889, WCS connects people to the past through museum collections, archival resources, educational program-
ming, and public events that foster historical understanding, civic pride, and lifelong learning. Central to this mission is Historic Hanna’s Town, a nationally signi-
ficant Revolutionary-era site and the original county seat of Westmoreland County. Established in the 1770s, Hanna’s Town served as a political and legal center on the western frontier and was the only county seat burned during the American Revolution. Today, the site operates as an outdoor history museum featuring reconstructed log buildings, archaeological resources, and immersive educational programs.
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