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Moores Creek National Battlefield

Venus Fly Trap Planter

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Moores Creek National Battlefield

A Stunning Defeat Wayside Exhibit

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Thomas Stone National Historic Site

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.

Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park

Winston Churchill

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His fame grew to the point that in 1899, the British Winston Churchill wrote to the American writer of the same name, praising his novel and promising to always use “Spencer” as his middle name to help prevent confusion going forward.

Theodore Roosevelt

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With the assassination of President William McKinley, Theodore Roosevelt became the 26th President of the United States (1901 - 09). He brought new excitement and power to the office, vigorously leading Congress and the American public toward progressive reforms and a strong foreign policy.

Manhattan Project National Historical Park

Oak Ridge Wayside: The Hutments

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A wayside exhibit in Oak Ridge, Tennessee describing hutments, an inferior form of housing used during the Manhattan Project.

Yellowstone National Park

Old Faithful Inn

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Yellowstone National Park

Roosevelt Lodge

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Yellowstone National Park

Old Faithful Lodge and Cabins

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Yellowstone National Park

Grant Village Lodge

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Seaford Museum

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Discover the Seaford Museum, a hidden gem in downtown Seaford, Delaware. Just steps from the Nanticoke River, this award-winning museum showcases the region’s rich history, from Harriet Tubman’s Underground Railroad connections to its maritime legacy. Explore interactive exhibits on shipbuilding and oyster shucking. After your visit, enjoy a scenic stroll along the River Walk, where Seaford’s waterfront industry stories come to life!

Manhattan Project National Historical Park

Oak Ridge Wayside: Scarboro

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A wayside exhibit in Oak Ridge, Tennessee describing Scarboro, a community within the secret city.

Manhattan Project National Historical Park

Oak Ridge Wayside: Edgemoor Gate

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A wayside exhibit in Oak Ridge, Tennessee describing the Edgemoor Gate, one of seven armed checking stations operating during and after the Manhattan Project.

Manhattan Project National Historical Park