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This reference provides the first comprehensive guidebook to the remnants of a key period in American history. Danilov examines both the real and mythical history of the trans-Mississippi region from the mid-1800s through the early 1900s through the lens of more than 1,500 historic sites and museums in 38 states and the District of Columbia. Locations including missions, trails, landmarks, forts, ghost towns, and Native American villages are featured here, along with details of what is on view.
The early American West has taken on mythic proportions, coming to be regarded as a time and place unlike any other. In Historic Sites and Museums of the Old West, Victor J. Danilov examines both the real and mythical history of the trans-Mississippi region from the mid-1800s through the early 1900s through the lens of more than 1500 historic sites and museums in 38 states and the District of Columbia. Locations including missions, trading posts, trails, landmarks, military forts, battlefields, railroads, ghost towns, and early Native American villages are featured here, along with details of what exhibits and artifacts are on view.
Helpfully organized both by classification and by location, this reference volume provides the first comprehensive guidebook to the remnants of a key period in American history. As such, it will prove useful for libraries, historians, history buffs, and travelers alike.
Review
...a directory that will appeal to history buffs, vacationers, and beginning researchers. Highly recommended for college and university libraries.Choice
Synopsis
This reference provides the first comprehensive guidebook to the remnants of a key period in American history. Danilov examines both the real and mythical history of the trans-Mississippi region from the mid-1800s through the early 1900s through the lens of more than 1,500 historic sites and museums in 38 states and the District of Columbia. Locations including missions, trails, landmarks, forts, ghost towns, and Native American villages are featured here, along with details of what is on view.
Synopsis
Provides a comprehensive guide to the historic sites and museums pertaining to the early American West.
Synopsis
This reference provides the first comprehensive guidebook to the remnants of a key period in American history. Danilov examines both the real and mythical history of the trans-Mississippi region from the mid-1800s through the early 1900s through the lens of more than 1,500 historic sites and museums in 38 states and the District of Columbia. Locations including missions, trails, landmarks, forts, ghost towns, and Native American villages are featured here, along with details of what is on view.
The early American West has taken on mythic proportions, coming to be regarded as a time and place unlike any other. In Historic Sites and Museums of the Old West, Victor J. Danilov examines both the real and mythical history of the trans-Mississippi region from the mid-1800s through the early 1900s through the lens of more than 1500 historic sites and museums in 38 states and the District of Columbia. Locations including missions, trading posts, trails, landmarks, military forts, battlefields, railroads, ghost towns, and early Native American villages are featured here, along with details of what exhibits and artifacts are on view.
Helpfully organized both by classification and by location, this reference volume provides the first comprehensive guidebook to the remnants of a key period in American history. As such, it will prove useful for libraries, historians, history buffs, and travelers alike.
About the Author
VICTOR J. DANILOV, the former president and director of Chicago's Museum of Science and Industry, is the founder and currently the director of the Museum Management Program at the University of Colorado. He has written extensively about museums, galleries, and historic sites, and is the author of many books, including Hall of Fame Museums (Greenwood, 1997), University and College Museums, Galleries, and Related Facilities (Greenwood, 1996), and Museum Careers and Training (Greenwood, 1994).
Table of Contents
Preface
Remembering the Old West
Prehistoric Artifacts, Villages, Mounds, and Rock Art
Native Peoples Museums and Cultural Centers
Western Heritage Museums
History Museums
Natural and Cultural History Museums
Art Museums with Western Art Collections
Museums of History, Art, and Culture
Legendary Western Figures Museums and Historic Sites
Author Museums and Historic Sites
Libraries, Archives, and Research Centers
Historic Missions
Historic Trading Posts
Historic Military Forts
Frontier Battlefields and Related Museums
Civil War Battlefields and Museums
Historic Trails and Related Museums
Historic Geological Landmarks
Historic Waterway Sites and Museums
Historic Stage and Pony Express Stations
Historic Towns and Cities
Re-Created Pioneer Villages
Ethnic Museums and Cultural Centers
Mormon and Other Religious Colonies
Historic Building Sites and Museums
Historic Farms and Ranches and Agricultural Museums
Historic Opera Houses
Historic Mills and Industrial Sites
Mining Museums and Mine Tours
Ghost Towns
Logging Camps and Museums
Transportation Museums
Horse-Drawn Vehicle Museums
Railroad Museums and Train Rides
Maritime Museums
Law Enforcement Museums
Prison and Jail Museums
Firearms Museums and Collections
Firefighting Museums
National Park Museums and Visitor Centers
Theme Parks and Other Western Attractions
Directory of Old West Historic Sites and Museum Collections and Exhibits
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
District of Columbia
Florida
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Mexico
New York
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Dakota
Texas
Utah
Virginia
Washington
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Bibliography
Index