Historic Sites
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Arlington National Cemetery Arlington, Virginia
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Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington County, Virginia is a military cemetery... |
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Battle Acre Park Dundalk, Maryland
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The Battle of North Point occurred at this site on September 12, 1814. Battle Acre Park... |
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Battle Of Plattsburgh Center And War Of 1812 Museum Plattsburgh, New York
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The Battle of Plattsburgh Association runs the Battle of Plattsburgh Interpretive Center... |
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Bladensburg Waterfront Park Bladensburg, Maryland
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This park sits on the site of the pivotal Battle of Bladensburg during the War of 1812,... |
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Calvert Marine Museum Solomons, Maryland
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Established in 1970 and moved to its current location in 1975, the Calvert Marine Museum... |
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Campbell's Island State Memorial East Moline, Illinois
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On July 19, 1814, a pro-British band of Sauk Indians led by Black Hawk attacked a force... |
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Cragfont Castalian Springs, Tennessee
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Cragfont was the home of General James Winchester, a protagonist of the American... |
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Dumbarton House Washington, District Of Columbia
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Dumbarton House is a fine example of Federal period architecture. Closely connected to... |
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Erie Maritime Museum & Flagship Niagara Erie, Pennsylvania
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The Erie Maritime Museum is the homeport of the historic Flagship Niagara that won the... |
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Fort Mackinac Mackinac Island, Michigan
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Fort Mackinac was a major military outpost during the Revolutionary War and War of 1812... |
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Fort McHenry National Monument And Historic Shrine Baltimore, Maryland
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The monument honors the fort which inspired Francis Scott Key to pen the National Anthem... |
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Fort Meigs Perrysburg, Ohio
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This site is a reconstruction of an important American fort that withstood a British... |
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Fort Michilimackinac Mackinaw City, Michigan
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Much of this site is geared toward young children. Kids can pretend to be soldiers by... |
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Fort Mims Stockton, Alabama
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In 1813, people on America’s southwestern frontier were fearful. The Redstick... |
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Fort Norfolk Norfolk, Virginia
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Stepping through the fort's arched entryway transports visitors to another era. The fort'... |
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Fort Washington Fort Washington, Maryland
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At this 180-year-old fort visitors explore the the outer defense for Washington, DC... |
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Grouseland Vincennes, Indiana
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Harrison was elected ninth President of the United States in 1840, so the home is a... |
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Hancock's Resolution Pasadena, Maryland
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Built by Stephen Hancock in 1785, this restored farmhouse depicts over 200 years of... |
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Historic Annapolis Annapolis, Maryland
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The Historic Annapolis Foundation offers guided tours of different lengths in Annapolis.... |
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Historic Elk Landing Elkton, Maryland
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This historic house/site was an important location during the War of 1812. Situated at... |
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Historic New Orleans Collection New Orleans, Louisiana
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The Historic New Orleans Collection is a museum, research center, and publisher dedicated... |
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Horseshoe Bend National Military Park Daviston, Alabama
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In the spring of 1814, General Andrew Jackson and an army of 3,300 men attacked 1,000... |
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Jean Lafitte National Historical Park And Preserve New Orleans, Louisiana
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The six sites of Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve offer something for... |
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Jefferson Patterson Park And Museum St. Leonard, Maryland
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Seventy archaelogical sites have discovered 9,000 years of human habitation of this area... |
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Mammoth Cave National Park Mammoth Cave, Kentucky
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In the late 18th century, white settlers discovered an abundance of saltpeter, an... |
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Maryland Historical Society Baltimore, Maryland
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The Maryland Historical Society houses the most significant collection of Maryland... |
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Mount Calvert Historical And Archaeological Park Upper Marlboro, Maryland
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Mount Calvert's rich archaeological and historical resources represent over 8,000 years... |
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National Museum Of The U.S. Navy Washington, District Of Columbia
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The U.S. Navy Museum includes exhibits covering the U.S. Navy's history from the... |
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National Society Of The Colonial Dames Of America Washington, District Of Columbia
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The National Society of The Colonial Dames of America (NSCDA) is an organization devoted... |
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North Point State Park Edgemere, Maryland
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This waterfront park on the Chesapeake Bay was once the site of the Bay Shore Amusement... |
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Old Fort Niagara Youngstown, New York
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Old Saint Paul's Cemetery Baltimore, Maryland
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This historic cemetery features the graves of some of the most notable names in early... |
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Patterson Park Baltimore, Maryland
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Patterson Park is a large public park in Baltimore with many recreational activities and... |
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Perry's Victory and International Peace Memorial Put-in-Bay, Ohio
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This memorial remembers the soldiers of the Battle of Lake Erie and the War of 1812.... |
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Pride Of Baltimore II Baltimore, Maryland
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This reproduction of an 1812-era Baltimore Clipper privateer represents the great... |
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River Raisin Battlefield Monroe, Michigan
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This is the site of the Battle of Frenchtown, where British and Native American forces... |
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Riversdale House Museum Riverdale Park, Maryland
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This beautifully restored 19th century estate, which offers tours to the public, was home... |
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Sackets Harbor Battlefield Sackets Harbor, New York
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The Sackets Harbor Battlefield was the site of two battles during the War of 1812. Today... |
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St. Michaels Museum St. Michaels, Maryland
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This local history museum highlights a crucial War of 1812 battle as well as the life... |
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Star Spangled Banner Flag House Baltimore, Maryland
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Mary and her daughter Caroline moved into the house in 1806, along with Mary’s... |
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Susquehanna Museum Havre de Grace, Maryland
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The Susquehanna Museum is housed in the 1840's Lock Tender's house at the... |
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Tangier Island History Museum Tangier, Virginia
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This museum tells the history of the many people who have inhabited the island, including... |
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The Cabildo New Orleans, Louisiana
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The Cabildo was the seat of colonial government in New Orleans, Louisiana; declared a... |
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The Hermitage Home Of President Andrew Jackson Nashville, Tennessee
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The Hermitage mansion has been meticulously restored to its 1837 appearance and today... |
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U.S.S. Constitution Museum Boston, Massachusetts
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This naval museum is dedicated to the USS Constitution, the oldest warship still in... |
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USS Constitution Charlestown, Massachusetts
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Nicknamed "Old Ironsides," the oldest warship still in commission first launched in 1797.... |
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Villa Louis Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin
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Embracing twenty-five acres along the Mississippi River on St. Feriole Island, the... |
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