# HistoricalSite.org

> A comprehensive directory of 700+ historical societies across all 50 United States, plus articles on researching local history, Route 66, Al Capone's Chicago, and preservation techniques.

## About This Site

HistoricalSite.org is a free resource for finding historical societies, heritage museums, preservation groups, and genealogy organizations across America. Our mission is to connect people with local history resources and help preserve community heritage.

## Main Sections

- **Historical Society Directory**: /directory/directory.html - Browse 700+ organizations
- **State-by-State Listings**: /directory/states/ - All 50 states covered
- **Individual Society Profiles**: /directory/societies/ - Detailed information for each organization
- **Research Articles**: /articles/ - Guides for exploring local history

## Featured Content

### Articles
- Route 66 Through Illinois: Complete Historic Guide (70+ Stops)
- Al Capone's Chicago: Prohibition, Power & the Places That Remain
- How to Research Your Home's History
- Understanding Historical Building Markers
- Why Local History Matters
- Guide to Finding Old Business Records
- Preserving Historical Photos and Documents

### Popular State Directories
- Illinois: 595+ historical societies
- California: 800+ historical societies
- New York: 900+ historical societies
- Texas: 1000+ historical societies
- Pennsylvania: 850+ historical societies
- Ohio: 700+ historical societies

## Key Resources

- **Genealogy Research**: Many listed societies offer genealogy assistance and archives
- **Home History Research**: Guides for researching property history
- **Business Records**: How to find historical business information
- **Photo Preservation**: Best practices for digitizing and storing historical images

## Related Projects

- **When It Was App**: https://whenitwas.com - Interactive historical business mapping application

## Contact

- Website: https://historicalsite.org
- Directory Submissions: https://historicalsite.org/directory/directory.html#submit-form

## Technical Details

- Static HTML site for fast loading
- Mobile responsive design
- 765+ pages indexed
- Updated regularly with new historical society listings

## Sitemap

Full sitemap available at: https://historicalsite.org/sitemap.xml