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New Madrid Historical Museum New Madrid, Missouri
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The museum displays artifacts from pre-Colombian culture, The Civil War, and other... |
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New Market Battlefield State Historical Park New Market, Virginia
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The New Market State Historic Park commemorates a pitched 1864 battle in which cadets... |
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New Mexico History Museum Santa Fe, New Mexico
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The New Mexico History Museum began as the development of a storage facility for... |
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New Milford Historical Society & Museum New Milford, Connecticut
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The museum’s galleries, special exhibits, and museum shop capture a slice of life... |
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New Orleans Historic Voodoo Museum New Orleans, Louisiana
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The New Orleans Historic Voodoo Museum provides a wide range of spiritual services.... |
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New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park New Orleans, Louisiana
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Located in the heart of New Orleans French Quarter, the park's visitor center offers... |
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New Smyrna Sugar Mill Ruins Historic State Park New Smyrna Beach, Florida
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The sugar mill was built in the early years of the 19th century during Indian uprisings... |
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New Windsor Cantonment State Historic Site Vails Gate, New York
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In October 1782, General George Washington moved his army to New Windsor to establish... |
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New York Historical Society New York, New York
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Founded in 1804, the New York Historical Society's holdings cover four centuries of... |
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New York State Archives Albany, New York
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The New York State Archives was established in 1971 and opened its doors to the public in... |
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New York State Historical Association & Research Library Cooperstown, New York
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The New York State Historical Association was founded in 1899 by New Yorkers who were... |
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New York State Museum Albany, New York
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The NYS museum offers approximately 12 new exhibitions each year on a wide range of... |
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Newbern Historic District Newbern, Virginia
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These structures include a jail, hanging house, store, churches, private residences and... |
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Newbold White House Hertford, North Carolina
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Abraham Sanders built the brick house in 1730 for his wife, Judith, and their six... |
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Newlin Grist Mill Glen Mills, Pennsylvania
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In 1704, Nathaniel and Mary Newlin built a water-powered grist mill along the West Branch... |
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Newport Historical Society Newport, New Hampshire
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The mission of this corporation shall be to bring together those people interested in the... |
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Newport, Ri Historical Society Newport, Rhode Island
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The Newport Historical Society was chartered in 1854 to collect and preserve books,... |
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Nichols House Boston, Massachusetts
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The museum educates visitors by providing a unique glimpse into domestic life in the... |
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Nicodemus National Historic Site Nicodemus, Kansas
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This was once an all-black town settled by former slaves fleeing the south in 1877 after... |
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Niles Essanay Silent Film Museum Fremont, California
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The Museum offers a way to rediscovery America's movie pioneers, and see their remarkable... |
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Ninety Six National Historic Site Ninety Six, South Carolina
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More Revolutionary War battles & skirmishes took place in South Carolina than any... |
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Ninth Judicial Circuit Historical Society Pasadena, California
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The building where this historical society's main office is located holds a wealth of... |
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Noah Webster House West Hartford, Connecticut
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The Noah Webster House, probably built c. 1748, is the restored birthplace and childhood... |
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Norfolk Historical Society & Museum Norfolk, Connecticut
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The museum is housed in the old Norfolk Academy, built in 1840, later used as the Town... |
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Norfolk History Museum Norfolk, Virginia
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Opened just two years ago in the historic Willoughby-Baylor House, exhibits here reveal... |
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North Berrien Historical Society & Museum Coloma, Michigan
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The museum features the history of the resorts of the Paw Paw Lakes, fruit farming,... |
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North Carolina Maritime Museum Beaufort, North Carolina
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All of the museum's programs and exhibits, both general and specialized, interpret the... |
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North Carolina Museum Of History Raleigh, North Carolina
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This local museum explores the history of the regional post of North Carolina. People... |
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North Carolina State Capitol Raleigh, North Carolina
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During much of the Colonial period, North Carolina was without a fixed capital. Governors... |
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North Carolina Transportation Museum Spencer, North Carolina
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The N.C. Transportation Museum is located on the site of what was once Southern Railway... |
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North Dakota Heritage Center Bismarck, North Dakota
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The museum explores not only the history of North Dakota's human settlement, but also its... |
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North Dakota Institute For Regional Studies Fargo, North Dakota
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The Institute for Regional Studies, founded at North Dakota State University in 1950,... |
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North Hill Preservation District Pensacola, Florida
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North Hill is one of the largest residential historic districts in the State of Florida... |
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North House Museum Lewisburg, West Virginia
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The North House provides a special view of two hundred years of life in the United States... |
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North Jersey History Center Morristown, New Jersey
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The center collects with an emphasis on Morris County and New Jersey, but because many... |
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North Little Rock History Commission North Little Rock, Arkansas
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The North Little Rock History Commission maintains an open reference library of source... |
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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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North Star Museum Of Boy Scouting And Girl Scouting North St. Paul, Minnesota
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North Star Scouting Memorabilia, Inc was founded in 1976 as a nonprofit corporation to... |
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North Texas History Center McKinney, Texas
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Current exhibits explore various aspects of North Texas history. A Civil War exhibit uses... |
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Northampton County Historical Society Easton, Pennsylvania
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The society, which specializes in geneological records, manages three buildings: The... |
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Northampton Slave Quarters Lake Arbor, Maryland
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Of the large tobacco plantations of the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries, Northampton was... |
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Northeastern Nevada Museum And Historical Society Elko, Nevada
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Exhibits at this museum cover a wide range of topics about the area, from Native American... |
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Northern Mariposa County History Center Coulterville, California
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The Northern Mariposa County History Center is a great place to begin exploring the area... |
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Northern Pacific Depot Railroad Museum Wallace, Idaho
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This railroad museum is located in an historic depot listed on the National Register of... |
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Northern York County Historical Society Dillsburg, Pennsylvania
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The Northern York County Historical and Preservation Society was formed in 1984 to... |
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Northwest Seaport Seattle, Washington
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The Northwest Seaport's fleet includes the Arthur Foss, a tugboat from 1889, the... |
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Norwalk Historical Society & Mill Hill Museum Norwalk, Connecticut
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The Mill Hill complex consists of three historical buildings and a cemetery. Through the... |
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Novato History Museum Novato, California
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Visitors can see various exhibits about local history in the home of Novato's first... |
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Nunns Provo Station Power Plant Provo, Utah
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Built in 1897 by Luclen L. Nunn at an estimated cost of just $50,000, the plant harnessed... |
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Nutter D. Marvel Carriage Museum Georgetown, Delaware
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There are many historic buildings on the museum grounds such as the Ellis School, a one... |
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O. Henry Museum Austin, Texas
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Known as "the master of the short story," O. Henry lived in this 1886... |
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O. Winston Link Museum Roanoke, Virginia
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Opened in 2004, the O. Winston Link Museum honors the photography and the life of O.... |
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Oak Alley Plantation Vacherie, Louisiana
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The plantation is located on the Mississippi River between the historic Louisiana cities... |
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Oakdale Cowboy Museum Oakdale, California
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Upon entering the Cowboy Museum, one quickly notices the memorabilia that illustrates the... |
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Oakland County Pioneer And Historical Society & Pine Grove Historical Museum Pontiac, Michigan
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Pine Grove consists of 4 1/2 acres of land, the Wisner mansion and several out-buildings... |
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Oakland Museum Of California Oakland, California
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The museum contains three departments, art, history, and natural sciences, each with... |
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Oaklands Historic House Museum Murfreesboro, Tennessee
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Oaklands is the premier Italianate house in Rutherford County, and is listed individually... |
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Oakley Historic Area Oakley, Idaho
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South of Burley near City of Rocks National Reserve, this town was founded by Mormon... |
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Oakley Plantation House at Audubon Memorial Park St Francisville, Louisiana
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The natural beauty found within this state park inspired artist John James Audubon during... |
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Oakwood Cemetery Troy, New York
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Visitors can also explore the preserved 19th-century Victorian gatehouses and gothic... |
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Oatlands Plantation Leesburg, Virginia
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Construction of the estate began in 1803 in the Federal style and surprisingly finished... |
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Oberlin Heritage Center Oberlin, Ohio
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The Oberlin Village Improvement Society was founded in 1903 by Mrs. Adelia Field Johnston... |
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Ocean City Life Saving Station Museum Ocean City, Maryland
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Originally named the Ocean City Life-Saving Station, the Life-Saving Service and later... |
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Ocmulgee National Monument Macon, Georgia
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Ocmulgee National Monument is a memorial to the relationship of people and natural... |
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Ocracoke Preservation Society Ocracoke, North Carolina
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This committee's mission under the Ocracoke Preservation Society is to preserve the area... |
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Oglebay Institute Wheeling, West Virginia
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Houses the Mansion Museum, Glass Museum and Northwood Gallery. |
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Ohio Historical Society Columbus, Ohio
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A private, not-for-profit organization, the society serves as the state's agent in... |
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Ohr O'Keefe Museum of Art at the Swetman House Biloxi, Mississippi
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The displayed works at the Swetman House represent a wide variety of Ohr’s... |
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Oklahoma City National Memorial Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
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The Memorial Museum takes visitors on a chronological, self-guided tour through the story... |
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Oklahoma Frontier Drugstore Museum Guthrie, Oklahoma
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Step back into yesteryear as you walk through the doors of this nostalgic trip through... |
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Oklahoma History Center Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
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Explore Smithsonian quality exhibits that bring to life the voice and visions of Oklahoma... |
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Oklahoma Route 66 Museum Clinton, Oklahoma
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Exhibits begin with “The World’s Largest Curio Cabinet,” home of... |
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Oklahoma Sports Museum Guthrie, Oklahoma
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The Oklahoma Sports Museum recognizes professional and Olympic athletes who have Oklahoma... |
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Oklahoma Territorial Museum Guthrie, Oklahoma
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On the museum grounds stands the Carnegie Library, where the first state governor was... |
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Olana State Historic Site Greenport, New York
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Built high on a hill near Hudson, New York between 1870 and 1891, then as now, Olana... |
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Old '76 House Tappan, New York
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This great tavern has accommodated guests on various occasions, including the Continental... |
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Old Barracks Museum Fort Dix, New Jersey
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The barracks serves as an educational center for Colonial and American history, and... |
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Old Cahawba Selma, Alabama
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Cahawba was once Alabama's state capital (1820-1826) and a thriving antebellum river town... |
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Old Cape Henry Lighthouse Fort Story, Virginia
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The architectural integrity of the tower is representative of one of John McComb's best... |
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Old Capitol Museum Iowa City, Iowa
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During the over 150 years that Old Capitol has served Iowa as a seat of government and... |
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Old Capitol Museum In Mississippi Jackson, Mississippi
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The Governor’s Office, Senate and High Court Chambers, and State Library will be... |
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Old City Hall Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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Located on the corner of Chestnut and 5th Streets, Old City Hall is open year round, with... |
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Old Constitution House, The Windsor, Vermont
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Less than a year after the signing of the Declaration of Independence, another new... |
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Old Court House Civil War Museum Winchester, Virginia
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The courthouse was originally built in 1840 to serve the citizens of Winchester and... |
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Old Cowtown Museum Wichita, Kansas
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A thriving community all its own, Cowtown gives visitors a true taste of the myths,... |
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Old Davie School Museum Fort Lauderdale, Florida
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The Davie School Foundation was founded in 1984 in order to preserve the Old Davie School... |
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Old Dutch Church Of Sleepy Hollow Tarrytown, New York
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Surrounded by (and often confused with) Sleepy Hollow Cemetery, the church and its... |
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Old Economy Village Ambridge, Pennsylvania
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In 1804, the followers of the Separatist George Rapp (1757-1847) emigrated to America... |
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Old Fauquier County Jail Warrenton, Virginia
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Warrenton's former jail is a singular example of the state's early county penal... |
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Old Florida Museum St. Augustine, Florida
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What better way to compare one period of Florida history with another than through the... |
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Old Fort House Museum Fort Edward, New York
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The house museum, originally the 1772 home of Patrick Smyth, has been open to the public... |
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Old Fort Niagara Youngstown, New York
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Old Fort Steuben Steubenville, Ohio
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Historic Fort Steuben was built in 1786 by the First American Regiment for the protection... |
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Old Georgetown City Hall Seattle, Washington
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Georgetown's saloon and brewery owners worried that the community's unincorporated status... |
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Old Governor's Mansion Milledgeville, Georgia
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The mansion's history encompasses the antebellum, Civil War, and early Reconstruction... |
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Old Gray Cemetery Knoxville, Tennessee
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Old Gray Cemetery, 13 acres of beauty and history, is over 150 years old. Although the... |
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Old Idaho Penitentiary State Historic Site Boise, Idaho
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Built in 1870 of hand-cut sandstone and in use until 1973, the Old Idaho Penitentiary is... |
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Old Jail Museum And Heritage Center Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania
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The Carbon County Jail in historic Mauch Chunk is an excellent example of 19th-century... |
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Old Lawrenceburg City Cemetery Lawrenceburg, Tennessee
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Located on Waterloo St. in Lawrenceburg, TN. The property for the cemetery was deeded to... |
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Old Louisiana State Capitol Baton Rouge, Louisiana
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September 21, 1847, was the historic day that the City of Baton Rouge donated to the... |
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Recently added:
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- National Museum of Civil War Medicine
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- Manassas National Battlefield
- Maryland State House
In association with the
American Association for State and Local History
Why do we need a national nonprofit membership society for American history?
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“Save America’s Treasures” has been totally eliminated—the largest Federal program supporting preservation of such treasures as the original Star Spangled Banner and George Washington’s tent.
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65% of Americans don’t know what happened at the Constitutional Convention, according to a recent survey by Newsweek.
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The “Teaching American History” grants—the largest Federal program supporting history education—have been completely eliminated.
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Visits to the Top 20 Civil War battlefields have dropped in half from 1970 to 2009 according to official National Park Service statistics.
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40% of Americans can’t identify whom we fought in World War II, according to a recent survey by Newsweek.
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A quarter of Americans believe Congress shares power over U.S. foreign policy with the United Nations, according to a recent Annenberg survey.
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“There is little that is more important for an American citizen to know than the history and traditions of his country,” John F. Kennedy wrote in American Heritage.
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The “We the People Program,” which touched some 30 million students and 90,000 teachers over 25 years, has been completely eliminated.
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Two-thirds of Americans could not correctly name Yorktown as the last major military action of the American Revolution, according to a recent national Gallup survey.
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The National Heritage Areas and Scenic Byways program, the only major Federal program encouraging visits to historic places, has been completely eliminated in Congressional committee.
