To advance the study of family history in America and beyond, we educate, inspire and connect people through our scholarship, collections, and expertise. Founded in 1845, New England Historic Genealogical Society (NEHGS) is the country’s leading resource for family history research. We help genealogists of all skill levels improve their knowledge and understanding of their family and its place in history. Although our name says New England, we provide expertise and research in nearly all aspects of family history, from 17th-century colonial New England through twentieth-century immigration research. We maintain our award-winning website, AmericanAncestors.org, as the online repository for more than 1 billion searchable names from America and beyond.

The Preservation Society of Newport County, Rhode Island’s largest cultural organization, preserves and protects the best of Newport County’s architectural heritage. Its 11 historic properties and landscapes - seven of which are National Historic Landmarks - form a complete essay of American historical development from the Colonial era through the Gilded Age. In keeping with its mission, the Society strives to offer its members and the public a comprehensive view of each property’s architecture, interiors, landscapes and social history. The Society hosts more than 800,000 visits to its properties annually. The Preservation Society was founded in 1945 as a private, non-profit educational organization. Admission charges, membership dues, fundraising events and donations help the Society to carry out its mission of protecting Newport’s heritage for present and future generations. Other sources of income include property rentals for private and corporate events, educational sales and product licensing. Further, its historic properties have served as backdrops for a number of major feature films, advertising and photography shoots. The Society’s central office is located in a former historic home at 424 Bellevue Avenue, Newport. For more information, call (401) 847-1000 or visit www.NewportMansions.org.

Zampell Refractories is an organization that is chiefly involved with the engineering and construction of refractories, insulation, and scaffolding within the industrial sector and facilities maintenance and management within the commercial sector. It is a family-owned business that was established in 1966 and continues to grow due to its core values of safety, dedication to its employees, dedication to its customers, and quality craftsmanship. Zampell has branch offices in Massachusetts (headquarters), Maine, New Hampshire, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Florida, Oregon and Texas.

Since its founding in 1936, the Institute of Contemporary Art/Boston has shared the pleasures of reflection, inspiration, imagination, and provocation that contemporary art offers with its audiences. A museum at the intersection of contemporary art and civic life, the ICA has advanced a bold vision for amplifying the artist’s voice and augmenting art’s role as educator, incubator, and convener for social engagement. Its innovative exhibitions, performances, and educational programs provide access to contemporary art, artists, and the creative process, inviting audiences of all ages and backgrounds to participate in the excitement of new art and ideas. Spanning two locations across Boston Harbor, the ICA offers year-round programming at its iconic building in Boston’s Seaport and seasonal programming (May–September) at the Watershed in an East Boston shipyard.

The Children’s Museum in West Hartford and Roaring Brook Nature Center in Canton are Connecticut’s premiere destinations for exploration and education. The Children's Museum Wildlife Sanctuary is home to more than 100 live rescued animals. Travelers Science Dome is CT's largest digital full dome planetarium, and fun with science and nature for the family or school group, scout group, and more. Great place for a birthday party for your favorite child. Free onsite parking, walking distance to West Hartford Center and Blue Back Square. Admission: $14.75 ages 13 and up, $13.75 for children age 2-12 and senior age 63+; free for under age 2. Join our email list for special offers and discounts! Open Tuesday - Saturday 9:00am-4:00pm, Sunday 11:00am-4:00pm. Open Mondays during the summer and on local school holidays.

Modeled after a Venetian palazzo, the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston houses one of the world’s most remarkable art collections surrounded by the visual splendors of the flower-filled courtyard and immersive galleries.

Company: Non-profit research library and museum that highlights the evolution of energy and enterprise in a port city.Role: Managed all integrated marketing, branding, and public relations. Curated, marketed, and delivered programming and events. Cultivated new donors and members and maintained an active engagement program with all audiences.

The Rhode Island Historical Society is a privately-endowed membership organization, founded in 1822, dedicated to collecting, preserving, and sharing Rhode Island’s history. The Society has the largest and most important historical collections in existence relating to Rhode Island . These collections include some 25,000 objects, 5,000 manuscripts, 100,000 books and printed items, 400,000 photographs and maps, and 9 million feet of motion-picture film. The Society owns and maintains the notable John Brown House ( 52 Power Street , Providence ), a National Historic Landmark built in 1786; the Aldrich House ( 110 Benevolent Street , Providence ), also a National Historic Landmark, built in 1822; and the Mary Elizabeth Robinson Research Center ( 121 Hope Street , Providence ). The Society also maintains the Museum of Work and Culture ( 42 South Main Street , Woonsocket ), a regional history museum devoted to the history of northern Rhode Island . The Society offers through the Newell D. Goff Education Center a variety of educational programs including workshops, lectures, films, and walking tours of Providence . The Society is very active in teacher training programs seeking to improve the quality of history teaching in Rhode Island schools. The Society also presents exhibits, films, concerts, and many other community activities and programs.

Longyear Museum is an independent historical museum dedicated to advancing the understanding of the life and work of Mary Baker Eddy, the Discoverer, Founder, and Leader of Christian Science. Longyear Museum was founded by philanthropist Mary Beecher Longyear to provide future generations with documentary evidence and facts about Mrs. Eddy and the early history of the Christian Science religion.

Plimoth Patuxet Museums provide an engaging and experiential outdoor and indoor learning environment on its main campus and at the State Pier on Plymouth’s waterfront. Our permanent exhibits tell the complex and interwoven stories of two distinct cultures - Indigenous Wampanoag and English colonial. The main exhibits are enhanced with an exciting menu of special events, public programs and workshops that offer a rich and diverse exploration of the 17th-century. Generations of families, millions of school children and countless people from all over the world have visited here and participated in Plimoth Patuxet's educational experiences that spark the imagination, delight the senses, touch the heart and enrich the mind.

The International Tennis Hall of Fame preserves and promotes the history of tennis and celebrates its champions, thereby serving as a vital partner in the growth of tennis globally. The ITHF is a non-profit organization located in Newport, Rhode Island. It is a dynamic organization comprised of diverse business operations to support that overall mission: • The Museum at the ITHF chronicles the history of tennis and the stories of its greatest champions through an extraordinary collection and interactive exhibits. • The Hall of Fame Tennis Club is a year-round tennis facility offering junior and adult programming on three surfaces – grass, hard courts, and clay. • Annually in July, the Hall of Fame hosts the Hall of Fame Open, an ATP World Tour 250 event. • The tournament is hosted in conjunction with Hall of Fame Enshrinement Weekend, when the highest honor in tennis is presented to the sport’s greatest champions. • As a non-profit organization, the ITHF is active in development outreach and philanthropic programs. • The ITHF is an engaged partner in the global tennis industry and is committed to celebrating the sport’s greatest champions and promoting tennis history through strategic programming around the world. For additional information, visit tennisfame.com.

At Heritage Museums & Gardens we celebrate the landscapes and culture of our region, and inspire people of all ages to explore, discover and learn together. We do this through excellence in horticulture, garden design, outdoor discovery, STEM education, and the exhibition of great collections.