New and Rejoining Members
Hammond-Harwood House
The Hammond-Harwood House, a National Historic Landmark, is an outstanding example of American colonial architecture. Built in 1774 as a town residence for Matthias Hammond, a legislator and planter, it was the final work of renowned architect William Buckland. With its carved entrance, formal rooms, and elegant scale, the building blends the artistry of the finest European architecture with the American sensibility.
Annapolis, Maryland
410-263-4683
http://www.hammond harwoodhouse.org
Vermilionville Living History Museum and Folklife Park
Lafayette, Louisiana
337-233-4077
www.Vermilionville.org
Opened in 1990, Vermilionville is a living history
museum and folklife park that promotes and propagates the cultural resources of the Acadian, Native American, and Creole people – from the time period 1765 to 1890.
Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum
“USA Today” named Vesterheim one of “ten great places in the nation to admire American folk art.”
Showcasing world-class exhibitions, 12 historic buildings, and a folk-art school in scenic Decorah, Iowa, this national treasure houses the best in historic and contemporary Norwegian folk and fine arts, and explores the American immigrant experience. You’ll find a cabin made from a single tree, elaborate costumes, intricately carved butter molds, colorful paintings, silver wedding crowns, woven tapestries, and even a boat that sailed the Atlantic Ocean.
Decorah, Iowa
563-382-9681
http://vesterheim.org
The park sits on a 23-acre site on the banks of the Bayou Vermilion with 19 attractions, including seven restored original homes with more than 13 local artisans that provide demonstrations on a variety of essential crafts performed by the early settlers.