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Chesapeake Bay
St. Clement’s Island Museum
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Discover the St Clement’s Island Museum where Maryland's founding story comes to life. Explore exhibits that highlight the rich history of the Piscataway People and early settlers. Stand on the historic island where the first English settlers landed in 1634, accessible by water taxi. Experience the beauty of the Potomac River and immerse yourself in the culture that shaped the Chesapeake Bay. Don’t miss the chance to learn and explore this unique site in St. Mary’s County.
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Learn about the decade-long effort to build a Memorial House to honor George Washington at his birthplace.
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Moores Creek National Battlefield
Stage Road Monument
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Independence National Historical Park
Independence Hall
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Independence Hall is the birthplace of the United States. In 1776, the Second Continental Congress signed the Declaration of Independence here. Eleven years later, in the same room, delegates to the Constitutional Convention created and signed an enduring framework of government - the United States Constitution.
Moores Creek National Battlefield
A Stunning Defeat Wayside Exhibit
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Thomas Stone National Historic Site
Thomas Stone
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Could you willingly make a decision that could cost you, your property, your possessions, or even your life? That is the question men like Thomas Stone had to make once the decision was made to create the Declaration of Independence. It was not an easy decision to make.
Yellowstone National Park
Lake Hotel and Cabins
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The Lake Yellowstone Hotel is the oldest operating hotel in the park. This reservable lodging facility is operated by a park partner.
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Just a short drive from many Mid-Atlantic cities, the Northern Neck National Heritage Area offers a journey back in time. Whether for a day, weekend, or week, you’ll find endless opportunities to explore history, enjoy coastal charm, and experience natural beauty. From historic sites to scenic byways, there’s always something new to discover in this unique corner of Virginia.
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Historic Sotterley, a National Historic Landmark and UNESCO Site of Memory, preserves over 300 years of history, offering powerful stories of the past alongside scenic trails, gardens, and views of the Patuxent River.
Boston African American National Historic Site
Edmund Jackson
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Boston merchant and abolitionist Edmund Jackson served on the 1850 Boston Vigilance Committee.
Fort Stanwix National Monument
Rome Historical Society
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The Rome Historical Society - Friends of the Fort sits next to the grounds of Fort Stanwix National Monument. This free museum has exhibits related to the historic fort, the Erie Canal, the history of Rome, NY, and more!
Rock Creek Park
Meridian Hill Park
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Meridian Hill Park, a few blocks north of the White House, features unique statues, concrete aggregate architecture, and the largest cascading fountains in North America.
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The curved, five-part layout of the Thomas Stone House, along with its casual symmetry and mixed architectural styles truly make it a visual showcase.
Boston National Historical Park
Paul Revere's Ride to Revolution
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April 18, 2025, marks the 250th anniversary of Paul Revere's Ride. Participate in commemorative events across Boston.
Boston National Historical Park
Old South Meeting House
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In the days leading to the American Revolution, citizens gathered here to challenge British policies, protesting the Boston Massacre and the tea tax. Here, at an overflow meeting on December 16, 1773, the Boston Tea Party began. Saved from destruction in 1876, in the first successful historic preservation effort in New England, the building is now an active meeting place, a haven for free speech, and a museum exhibit, “Voices of Protest.”
Amache National Historic Site
Amache Museum
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The Amache Musuem is located in Granada, CO and operated by the Amache Preservation Society.
Valley Forge National Historical Park
Soldiers of New Jersey Monument
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Monument commemorating the location of the New Jersey soldiers at the Valley Forge encampment.
Reconstruction Era National Historical Park
The Legacy of the Port Royal Experiment
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The Port Royal Experiment was not intended to be a re-envisioning of America, but it evolved as a model for how to transition away from slavery during Reconstruction. Historian Willie Lee Rose termed it a “Rehearsal for Reconstruction.”