Biographical

» Andrew Carnegie Birthplace Museum
   A Scottish organization dedicated to telling the story of a person who was the worlds richest man. Contains biographical information and links. Located in Dunfermline, Scotland.

   
   http://www.carnegiebirthplace.com/

» Beauvoir
   Dedicated to preserving the legacy of Confederate president Jefferson Davis, and the Southern soldier. Maintains a collection of furniture, art, textiles and archival materials belonging to the Davis family, and militaria. Located in Biloxi, Mississippi

   
   http://www.beauvoir.org/

» Boyhood Home of President Woodrow Wilson
   Features a Presbyterian Manse where Wilson lived from 1860-1870. Includes a virtual tour, an events calendar, programs, membership, hours, admission fees and directions. Located in Augusta, Georgia, United States.

   
   http://home.comcast.net/~fahinton/WilsonBoyhoodHome/

» Buffalo Bill Museum & Grave
   Offers retrospective of Cody's life as a hero of American Plains and founder of the Wild West show. Exhibits include Native Americans, Wild West performers and events, historic firearms. Includes hours, admission fees and directions. Located in Golden,

   
   http://www.buffalobill.org/

» Edgar Allan Poe Museum
   Features the history of this author's life in nineteenth century Richmond, Virginia. Includes pictures, relics and verse.

   
   http://www.poemuseum.org/

» Edison Birthplace Museum
   Ohio based organization dedicated to one of America's early inventors. Includes compilation of inventions, history, and birthplace tour. Located in Milan.

   
   http://www.tomedison.org/

» Ernest Hemingway Museum
   Features an online tour of this authors childhood home in Oak Park, Illinois. Includes interior photos and history of the home.

   
   http://www.ehfop.org/museum/

» Ethan Allen Homestead
   The last home of the Revolutionary War hero, located in Burlington, Vermont.

   
   http://www.ethanallenhomestead.org/

» Grover Cleveland Birthplace
   Features the most complete collection of Cleveland artifacts in the nation, including the president's cradle, White House chair, clothing and fishing gear. Includes biographical information, history of the house, hours of operation. Located in Caldwell,

   
   http://www.westessexguide.com/gcb/

» Laura Ingalls Wilder Museum
   Collections are housed in a series of buildings, including an 1898 depot, an 1880's school chapel, and an onion-domed house. Includes events, admission fees, photos, brochures, and a direction map to Walnut Grove, Minnesota, United States.

   
   http://www.walnutgrove.org/museum.htm

» Laura Ingalls Wilder Park and Museum
   Non-profit organization and nationally recognized landmark was Laura's childhood home. Provides membership details, a history and links to area attractions. Located in Burr Oak, Iowa, United States.

   
   http://www.lauraingallswilder.us/

» Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial
   Childhood home of the 16th President of the United States. Includes contact information, photos, copies of documents and Civil War information. Located in Lincoln City, Indiana.

   
   http://www.nps.gov/libo/

» Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum
   Dallas based facility containing the papers, memorabilia and tape recordings of the 36th United States President. Includes map, archive, exhibits and upcoming events. Located in Austin, Texas.

   
   http://www.lbjlib.utexas.edu/

» Margaret Mitchell House and Museum
   Features photographs and archival exhibits that tell the story of the author of the classic novel, "Gone With The Wind". Includes details of displays, upcoming events, history of the house, photos, hours, ticket prices, membership and direction

   
   http://www.gwtw.org/

» Mozart's Birthplace in the Getreidegasse, Salzburg
   Founded in 1880, this historic Salzburg home once housed the family of this composer. Includes photos, family history and information about the related music foundation.

   
   http://www.gasthofschorn.at/en/mozart-geburtshaus.shtml

» National Steinbeck Center
   Salinas Valley, California center celebrating the life of this Nobel Prize winning author. Includes event calendar, photos and educational resources.

   
   http://www.steinbeck.org/

» Patrick Henry National Memorial - Red Hill
   Last home and burial place of the "voice of American liberty". Features tour of 7 historic buildings, Henry's grave site and grounds. Includes biographical information, calendar of events, hours, admission rates and directions. Located in Brook

   
   http://www.redhill.org/

» Pearl S Buck Museum
   Features the 1892 restored home of the American novelist. Includes a short biographical sketch, hours, and directions to the location in Hillsboro, West Virginia.

   
   http://www.pearlsbuckbirthplace.com/

» Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre
   New venue which will chart the life and work of one of the world's favorite storytellers is scheduled to open in 2005 in Buckinghamshire, UK. Provides details of archives and educational programs.

   
   http://www.roalddahlmuseum.org/

» South Dakota Hall Of Fame
   Non-profit organization honors individuals whose lives have made an impact on the local, state and/or the national community. Includes history, membership form, nomination form, virtual tour, hours and directions. Located in Chamberlain.

   
   http://www.sdhalloffame.com

» The Freud Museum
   London home of Sigmund and his daughter Anna. Now contains this psychologist's library and collection of antiquities.

   
   http://www.freud.org.uk/

» The Jimmy Stewart Museum
   Family home celebrating the life and career of this film star. Includes family photos, newsletter, directions and other local area attractions. Located in Indiana, Pennsylvania.

   
   http://www.jimmy.org/

» The John G. Neihardt State Historical Site
   Features the works and life of Nebraska's Poet Laureate, John G. Neihardt. Includes hours and contact details. Located in Bancroft, Nebraska, United States.

   
   http://www.neihardtcenter.org/

» The Liberace Museum
   Located in Las Vegas, NV, this facility features jewelry, wardrobe, automobiles, antiques and pianos belonging to the late entertainer. Includes family photos and history as well as contact information.

   
   http://www.liberace.org/liberace_museum/

» The Mount: Estate & Gardens
   Designed and built by the author, Edith Wharton, in 1902 and restored to show the 'private sanctum' where she wrote her first bestsellers. Includes her life story, hours, tickets and directions. Located in Lenox, Massachusetts.

   
   http://www.edithwharton.org/

» The State Museum of V.V. Mayakovskii
   Exhibits and artifacts concerning the life and works of this Russian poet. Includes photos and English translation.

   
   http://www.museum.ru/majakovskiy/

» The William Herschel Museum
   Dedicated to the many achievements of these British astronomers. Includes news, events, online tour and visitors information. Located in Bath, England. Also available in French.

   
   http://www.bath-preservation-trust.org.uk/museums/herschel/

» The Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library
   Staunton, Virginia hosts this landmark of the 28th United States President. Includes historical facts, links and visitors information.

   
   http://www.woodrowwilson.org

» The Wordsworth Trust
   Features Dove Cottage, in Grasmere, home of poet William Wordsworth. Separate museum has exhibits of art works and memorabilia. Includes virtual tour, hours, fees and directions. Located in the UK.

   
   http://www.wordsworth.org.uk/

» Titanic's Molly Brown Birthplace & Museum
   Birthplace home of female Titanic survivor and early American aristocrat. Includes story of how this tragic event changed her life and family pictures. Located in Hannibal, Missouri.

   
   http://www.mollybrownmuseum.com/

» Tycho Brahe Museum
   Tells the story of this Danish astronomer and the instruments he constructed. Exhibition also gives a short orientation in Renaissance Man's view of the world. Includes hours and directions. Located in Uraniborg, Sweden. [Swedish, German, and English].

   
   http://www.tychobrahe.com/

» Will Rogers
   Features galleries with artifacts and memorabilia, theaters, interactive television and a children's museum. Includes details of displays and hours. Located in Claremore.

   
   http://www.willrogers.org/