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Red Baron Museum Marshall, Minnesota
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The Stearman biplane has a rich history. In the 1920s, the planes were used primarily to... |
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Red Hill Brookneal, Virginia
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Red Hill houses the largest collection of Patrick Henry memorabilia in the world. A... |
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Red Mill Museum Village Clinton, New Jersey
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The picturesque Red Mill Museum Village sits on a 10-acre site nestled along the banks of... |
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Reed Gold Mine Midland, North Carolina
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This mine is the site of the first documented gold find in the United States.From this... |
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Reedville Fishermen's Museum Reedville, Virginia
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The story of Reedville, Virginia is linked to the commercial fishing industry that... |
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Refuge Waterfowl Museum Chincoteague, Virginia
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Some of the priceless treasures for visitors to see include antique boats, guns, traps,... |
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Reginald F. Lewis Museum Of African American History Baltimore, Maryland
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The Resource Center of the Reginald F. Lewis Museum serves as a repository of books,... |
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Rehoboth Methodist Church & Museum Union, West Virginia
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Newly-arrived pioneers organized a Methodist church in the vicinity of Union in late 1784... |
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Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm Tamworth, New Hampshire
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At the Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm the agricultural way of life in New... |
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Renwick Gallery Washington, District Of Columbia
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The Renwick Gallery, a branch of the Smithsonian American Art Museum, features one of the... |
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Residence Of President Rutherford B. Hayes Fremont, Ohio
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Rutherford B. Hayes' uncle and guardian, Sardis Birchard, constructed the original... |
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Reynolda House Winston-Salem, North Carolina
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Reynolda House Museum of American Art displays a premier collection of American art... |
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Rhode Island Historical Preservation & Heritage Commission Providence, Rhode Island
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The commission operates a statewide historical preservation program that identifies and... |
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Rhodes Hall Atlanta, Georgia
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Rhodes Hall has been an Atlanta landmark for generations. It is one of the few remaining... |
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Richard I. Bong WWII Heritage Center Superior, Wisconsin
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Enjoy a new perspective on WWII at the Richard I. Bong WWII Heritage Center, complete... |
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Richardson Maritime Museum Cambridge, Maryland
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The museum includes collections of models of various boats, boatbuilders' tools, and... |
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Richmond County Museum Warsaw, Virginia
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The exhibits at the county museum exhibit highlight the Rappahannock Tribe, an early... |
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Richmond National Battlefield Park Richmond, Virginia
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This site's numerous battlefields include Beaver Dam Creek, Gaines' Mill, Glendale, and... |
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Rickwood Field Birmingham, Alabama
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Opened on August 18, 1910, Rickwood Field is one of the oldest baseball parks in the... |
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Ridgefield Historical Society Ridgefield, Connecticut
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The headquarters also features a reception and reference room, where the public can... |
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Rio Grande County Museum & Cultural Center Del Norte, Colorado
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The museum offers visitors a glimpse into the cultural and natural history of the area... |
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Rippavilla Plantation Spring Hill, Tennessee
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The mission of Rippavilla Plantation, Incorporated is to preserve, restore and interpret... |
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Rising Sun Tavern Fredericksburg, Virginia
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Visitors are invited to see the tavern that was once originally home to Charles... |
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Ritz Theatre & Lavilla Museum Jacksonville, Florida
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The Ritz Theatre & LaVilla Museum celebrates the rich legacy of the African-American... |
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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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River Road African American Museum Donaldsonville, Louisiana
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In 1992, in a bold and courageous move, driven by a passion to fulfill her vision, Kathe... |
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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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Riverside Metropolitan Museum Riverside, California
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As the founding collection at the Riverside Metropolitan Museum, the Anthropology... |
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Roaring Twenties Antique Car Museum Hood, Virginia
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Visitors will find examples of Carter, Star, Stephen, Cleveland, hupmobile, Paige, Nash,... |
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Robert Frost Farm Derry, New Hampshire
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The Robert Frost Farm was home to Robert Frost and his family from 1900-1911. Frost, one... |
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Robert Louis Stevenson Silverado Museum St. Helena, California
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The Museum's original 800 items have increased to over 9,000 and the collection continues... |
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Robert M. Conrad Research And Educational Center Deland, Florida
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The Robert M. Conrad Research and Educational Center was built in 1997 by Mrs. Hawtense... |
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Robert Mills House & Gardens Columbia, South Carolina
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One of only five National Historic Landmarks within Columbia, the capital of South... |
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Robert Russa Moton Museum Farmville, Virginia
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On this site in 1951 the student body walked out in protest of unequal educational... |
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Rochester Hills Museum At Van Hoosen Farm Rochester Hills, Michigan
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The museum is the primary site for learning about and preserving the history of the... |
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Rock Ford Plantation Lancaster, Pennsylvania
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Hand's Georgian brick mansion stands on the banks of the Conestoga River and is... |
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Rock Springs Historical Museum Rock Springs, Wyoming
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The Museum now housed there is the home of thousands of items of personal and public... |
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Rockefeller State Park Preserve & Rockwood Hall Tarrytown, New York
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The most notable feature of the Preserve is the system of carriage roads built by John D... |
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Rockwood Mansion And Gardens Wilmington, Delaware
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The Mansion, built between 1851-1854, is an excellent example of Rural Gothic Revival... |
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Rocky Hill Historical Society & Museum Rocky Hill, Connecticut
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The Rocky Hill Historical Society's current mission is to continue to preserve Academy... |
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Rocky Mountain National Park Estes Park, Colorado
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This living showcase of the grandeur of the Rocky Mountains, with elevations ranging from... |
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Roger Williams National Memorial Providence, Rhode Island
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The Roger Williams National Memorial is located in downtown Providence, Rhode Island.... |
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Rogers Historical Museum Rogers, Arkansas
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The Rogers Historical Museum serves a region with a rich natural and cultural heritage... |
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Rogers Island Visitors Center Fort Edward, New York
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From 1756 to 1759, Rogers Island was used as a training ground for Major Robert Rogers,... |
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Rolls Royce Foundation Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania
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This is the only American foundation dedicated to the preservation and history of Rolls-... |
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Rome Area History Museum Rome, Georgia
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The exhibits throughout the museum strive to portray the history of Rome and the... |
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Rondout West Strand Historic District Kingston, New York
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In 1828, the Delaware and Hudson Canal connected Rondout to the Pennsylvania coal trade,... |
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Roosevelt Campobello International Park Lubec, Maine
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For many years, Franklin D. Roosevelt summered on Campobello Island. As an adult, he... |
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Rosa Parks Museum & Children's Wing Montgomery, Alabama
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History comes alive through the Museum's exhibits on the story of Rosa Parks and the... |
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Rose Lawn Museum Cartersville, Georgia
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Rose Lawn houses the writings and memorabilia of preacher Sam Jones and his wife, Rebecca... |
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Rosenbach Museum And Library Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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The Museum's treasures include manuscripts for such outstanding literary works as James... |
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Rosenbaum House By Frank Lloyd Wright Florence, Alabama
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An American architectural treasure, this house was built for newlyweds Stanley and... |
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Rosie The Riveter World War Ii Home Front National Historical Park Richmond, California
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This relatively new National Park was established in 2000 and is still under development... |
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Ross County Historical Society Chillicothe, Ohio
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From the lobby of the new center, visitors may tour exhibits on the Northwest Territory... |
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Rosson House Museum & Historic Heritage Square Phoenix, Arizona
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The mission: To preserve and interpret the Rosson House Museum through collections for... |
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Roundhouse Railroad Museum Savannah, Georgia
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The Roundhouse Railroad museum has one of the most extensive collections of rolling stock... |
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Route 66 Mother Road Museum Barstow, California
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Located in the Historic Harvey House, the museum features exhibits that revolve around... |
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Rowan Oak Oxford, Mississippi
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Rowan Oak was the family home of the Faulkners for over 40 years. Faulkner had been... |
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Royce J. and Caroline B. Watts Museum Morgantown, West Virginia
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This museum depicts the technological history of the coal, oil and natural gas industries... |
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Rubin Museum Of Art New York, New York
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Through changing exhibitions and an array of engaging public programs, the Rubin Museum... |
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Rufus Porter Museum Bridgton, Maine
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Rufus Porter, an artist and inventor who lived from 1792 - 1884 and spent his boyhood... |
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Rural Heritage Museum Boonsboro, Maryland
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The Washington County Rural Heritage Museum is part of the Washington County Park System... |
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Russian Orthodox Museum Anchorage,
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The Museum features artifacts dating from eighteenth century Russian America (now Alaska... |
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Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center Fremont, Ohio
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The museum of the Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center was started by the President's... |
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Ruthmere Elkhart, Indiana
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Ruthmere, a 1910 Beaux Arts mansion, will transport visitors back in time to America's... |
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Rv Deep Quest Keyport, Washington
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A creation of the Lockheed Missiles & Space Company, Deep Quest was designed for a... |
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Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village And Museum New Gloucester, Maine
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The Sabbathday Lake Shaker Community was founded in 1783, in what was then called... |
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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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Saco Museum Saco, Maine
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The museum's galleries are set up to allow changing exhibitions showcasing the... |
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Sacramento Mountains Historical Museum And Pioneer Village Cloudcroft, New Mexico
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Visit the Sacramento Mountains Museum & Pioneer Village and learn the story of past... |
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Sagamore Hill National Historic Site Oyster Bay, New York
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Sagamore Hill is a destination for tens of thousands of visitors each year. People who... |
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Saint Croix Island International Historic Site Bar Harbor, Maine
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The winter of 1604-1605 on Saint Croix Island was a cruel one for Pierre Dugua’s... |
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Saint Gaudens National Historic Site Cornish, New Hampshire
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Over 100 of his artworks can be seen in the galleries, from heroic public monuments to... |
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Saint Louis Cathedral New Orleans, Louisiana
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Since 1727 New Orleanians have worshipped in churches on this site. Half a dozen years... |
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Saint Louis Holocaust Museum And Learning Center St. Louis, Missouri
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From its inception the plans always called for this to be much more than a museum. It... |
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Saint Louis Science Center Saint Louis, Missouri
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The Saint Louis Science Center is a three-building complex (the main building, the... |
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Saint Paul's Church National Historic Site Mount Vernon, New York
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St. Paul's Church helps to tell the story of the development of colonial society and the... |
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Salem Maritime National Historic Site Salem, Massachusetts
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Salem, Massachusetts has looked to the sea since the community was founded in 1626, and... |
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Salem Museum Salem, Virginia
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Originally used for the dual purpose of a residence and post office/general store, today... |
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Salisbury House Foundation Des Moines, Iowa
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The Salisbury House is meant to preserve, interpret, and share the international... |
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Salisbury University Archives Salisbury, Maryland
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Salisbury University Archives preserves, maintains and provides access to the records of... |
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Salmon Ruins Bloomfield, New Mexico
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Visitors may tour an 11th century Chacoan great house; see a 19th century homestead;... |
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Salt River Bay National Historical Park And Ecological Preserve Christiansted, Virgin Islands (U.S.)
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Salt River Bay is a living museum on St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands. It is a dynamic,... |
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Sam Davis Home Smyrna, Tennessee
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Located in Smyrna, Tennessee, The Sam Davis Home was built along the banks of Stewarts... |
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Sam Houston Schoolhouse Maryville, Tennessee
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Born in 1793, Sam Houston had no taste for farming. Instead, he enjoyed the Cherokee way... |
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Sam Rayburn House Museum Bonham, Texas
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The Sam Rayburn House Museum explores the life and times of influential Congressman Sam... |
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San Antonio Botanical Gardens San Antonio, Texas
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The Botanical Society has brought major capital improvements to the Botanical Garden: the... |
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San Antonio Missions National Historical Park San Antonio, Texas
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Within 13 years, five were located along the San Antonio River. The missions’... |
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San Diego Air And Space Museum San Diego, California
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The San Diego Air & Space Museum educates visitors on aviation and space flight... |
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San Diego Archaeological Center Escondido, California
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The Center serves as an education and research facility and is the only local... |
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San Fernando Cathedral San Antonio, Texas
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By the mid-1860s the population of San Antonio had outgrown the original structure. The... |
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San Francisco Cable Car Museum San Francisco, California
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Located in the historic Washington/Mason cable car barn and powerhouse, the museum deck... |
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San Francisco De Asis Mission Church Ranchos de Taos, New Mexico
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San Francisco de Asís Mission Church, c. 1772, is one of the best known and most... |
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San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park San Francisco, California
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Stand on the stern of Balclutha, face west to feel the fresh wind blowing in from the... |
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San Francisco Plantation House Garyville, Louisiana
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The opulent San Francisco Plantation House is a galleried house in the Creole manner that... |
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San Francisco Railway Museum San Francisco, California
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The museum features unique historic artifacts, illustrative and informative displays,... |
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San Germán Historic District San Germán, Puerto Rico
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Spanish colonists established Villa de San Germán de Auxerre, also known as Nueva... |
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San Jacinto Battlefield & Monument La Porte, Texas
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On April 21, 1836, Mexican rule over Texas came to a dramatic close. The climax of the... |
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San Joaquin County Historical Museum Lodi, California
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The Museum contains many buildings, including the Julia Weber House, the Sunshine Trail,... |
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San Juan Island National Historical Park Friday Harbor, Washington
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The San Juan Island National Historical Park provides visitors with an interactive look... |
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National Portal to
Historic Collections
Recently added:
- American Revolution Center
- National Museum of Civil War Medicine
- National Museum of the U.S. Navy
- 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.
