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Andrew Carnegie Birthplace Museum

http://www.carnegiebirthplace.com/

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.

Beauvoir

http://www.beauvoir.org/

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.

Boyhood Home of President Woodrow Wilson

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

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.

Buffalo Bill Museum & Grave

http://www.buffalobill.org/

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, Colorado, United States.

Edgar Allan Poe Museum

http://www.poemuseum.org/

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

Edison Birthplace Museum

http://www.tomedison.org/

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

Ernest Hemingway Museum

http://www.ehfop.org/museum/

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

Ethan Allen Homestead

http://www.ethanallenhomestead.org/

The last home of the Revolutionary War hero, located in Burlington, Vermont.

Grover Cleveland Birthplace

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

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, New Jersey.

Laura Ingalls Wilder Museum

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

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.

Laura Ingalls Wilder Park and Museum

http://www.lauraingallswilder.us/

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.

Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial

http://www.nps.gov/libo/

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.

Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum

http://www.lbjlib.utexas.edu/

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.

Margaret Mitchell House and Museum

http://www.gwtw.org/

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 directions. Located in Atlanta, Georgia.

Mozart's Birthplace in the Getreidegasse, Salzburg

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

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.

National Steinbeck Center

http://www.steinbeck.org/

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

Patrick Henry National Memorial - Red Hill

http://www.redhill.org/

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 Brookneal, Virginia.

Pearl S Buck Museum

http://www.pearlsbuckbirthplace.com/

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

Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre

http://www.roalddahlmuseum.org/

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.

South Dakota Hall Of Fame

http://www.sdhalloffame.com

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.

The Freud Museum

http://www.freud.org.uk/

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

The Jimmy Stewart Museum

http://www.jimmy.org/

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.

The John G. Neihardt State Historical Site

http://www.neihardtcenter.org/

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

The Liberace Museum

http://www.liberace.org/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.

The Mount: Estate & Gardens

http://www.edithwharton.org/

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.

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