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5th Maine Regiment Museum 5th Maine Regiment Museum
Peaks Island, Maine

This museum is a civil war memorial and a cultural center in Peaks Island, Maine.

Airborne & Special Operations Museum Airborne & Special Operations Museum
Fayetteville, North Carolina

The Airborne & Special Operations Museum will provide a unique educational experien

Alamance Battleground Alamance Battleground
Burlington, North Carolina

Alamo Alamo
San Antonio, Texas

Although the Alamo fell in the early morning hours of March 6, 1836, the death of the A

Alcatraz Island Alcatraz Island
San Francisco, California

The history of Alcatraz is surprising to those that only know the Hollywood version.

Aleutian World War II National Historic Area Aleutian World War II National Historic Area
Unalaska, Alaska

This little known site of arduous WWII battles is located on a rich and remote archipel

American Memorial American Memorial
Saipan,

American Memorial Park honors the American and Marianas people who gave their lives dur

Andersonville National Historic Site Andersonville National Historic Site
Andersonville, Georgia

Camp Sumter, commonly called Andersonville, was one of the largest military prisons est

Apple River Fort Apple River Fort
Elizabeth, Illinois

The war, which lasted only 16 weeks, ended the threat of Indian attacks in the area and

Appomattox Court House National Park Appomattox Court House National Park
Appomattox, Virginia

Robert E. Lee surrendered to Ulysses S.

Arkansas Post National Memorial Arkansas Post National Memorial
Gillett, Arkansas

Arkansas Post became part of the United States following the Louisiana Purchase of 1803

Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial
Arlington, Virginia

As the residence of Robert E.

Banadero Cave Banadero Cave
Saipan,

The Marianas were captured by Japan in 1914 and became a bloody battle ground in World

Bannerman Castle Trust Bannerman Castle Trust
Fishkill, New York

David Bannerman purchased the island from the Taft family in 1900 as a safe storage sit

Battle Acre Park Battle Acre Park
Dundalk, Maryland

The Battle of North Point occurred at this site on September 12, 1814.

Battle Of Plattsburgh Center And War Of 1812 Museum Battle Of Plattsburgh Center And War Of 1812 Museum
Plattsburgh, New York

The Battle of Plattsburgh Association runs the Battle of Plattsburgh Interpretive Cente

Benicia Historical Museum Benicia Historical Museum
Benicia, California

During the 19th century, when Benecia was first being settled, the military built an ar

Bent's Old Fort Bent's Old Fort
La Junta, Colorado

William and Charles Bent, along with Ceran St.

Bethel Cemetery Bethel Cemetery
Knoxville, Tennessee

Located on Bethel Avenue and down the road from the Mabr

Big Hole National Battlefield Big Hole National Battlefield
Wisdom, Montana

On August 9, 1877 gun shots shattered a chilly dawn on a sleeping camp of Nez Perce.

Boston Harbor Islands Boston Harbor Islands
Boston, Massachusetts

Many of the Boston Harbor Islands contain buildings and structures related to such uses

Brandywine Battlefield Park Brandywine Battlefield Park
Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania

On September 11, 1777, the Patriot army under George Washington came face to face with

Buffalo And Erie County Naval And Military Park Buffalo And Erie County Naval And Military Park
Buffalo, New York

Besides viewing exhibits and ships, creative use of the park has spanned an incredibly

California State Military Museum California State Military Museum
Sacramento, California

With exhibits on every war from the Civil War to the current wars in Iraq and Afghanist

Camp Gordon Johnston Museum Camp Gordon Johnston Museum
Carrabelle, Florida

Carrabelle was the focal point of social life around the camp when it was open during W

Campbell's Island State Memorial Campbell's Island State Memorial
East Moline, Illinois

On July 19, 1814, a pro-British band of Sauk Indians led by Black Hawk attacked a force

Castillo De San Marcos National Monument Castillo De San Marcos National Monument
St. Augustine, Florida

Begun in 1672, the Castillo de San Marcos is the last 17th century fort left in the Uni

Castle Air Museum Castle Air Museum
Atwater, California

The aircraft displayed at the Castle Air Museum, planes like the B-17 Flying Fortress,

Cedar Creek National Historical Park Cedar Creek National Historical Park
Middletown, Virginia

At the time of European contact American Indian groups, including Piedmont Siouans, Cat

Chattanooga National Cemetery Chattanooga National Cemetery
Chattanooga, Tennessee

On Dec. 25, 1863, Maj. Gen. George H.

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