Historic Sites
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Sharlot Hall Museum Prescott, Arizona
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The museum center houses the reception center; the Museum Archives and Library; a lecture... |
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Sharon Historical Society & Museum Sharon, Connecticut
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The Sharon Historical Society has an institutional history similar to many small... |
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Shelton Historical Society Shelton, Connecticut
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The early 19th-century Brownson House is an example of late-Federal/early Greek Revival... |
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Sherman Historical Society & Museum Sherman, Connecticut
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The house was built in 1829 by David Jr. after selling his mercantile business across the... |
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Sherwood Forest Plantation Charles City, Virginia
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The plantation, first recorded in a 1616 land grant, was originally known as Smith's... |
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Shiloh Museum Of Ozark History Springdale, Arkansas
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The Shiloh Museum tells the story of pioneer men, women and children through a variety of... |
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Shirley Plantation Charles City, Virginia
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Shirley Plantation is Virginia's first plantation and one of the first economic engines... |
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Shoal Creek Living History Museum Kansas City, Missouri
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Covering more than 80 acres of beautiful rolling hills in Kansas City North's Hodge Park... |
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Sisson Museum Mt. Shasta, California
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With exhibits like a model railroad depicting the town of Dunsmuir in it's heyday as a... |
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Skene Manor Whitehall, New York
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In 1874 New York Supreme Court Judge Joseph Potter built the three-story Victorian gothic... |
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Slate Run Park & Historical Farm Canal Winchester, Ohio
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Slate Run features a variety of habitats ranging from the open areas of grasslands,... |
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Smith Mcdowell House Museum Asheville, North Carolina
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The 4-story mansion was built on a plantation south of Asheville approximately... |
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Smith's Castle North Kingstown, Rhode Island
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During the 18th century, large plantations dotted the Narragansett shoreline from... |
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Smithville Community Historical Society Smithville, Ohio
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The log cabin gives visitors a glimpse into the world of pioneer forefathers (and mothers... |
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Society Of Cincinnati Headquarters Washington, District Of Columbia
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The Society of the Cincinnati was founded at the close of the Revolutionary War by the... |
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Society Of Founders Of Norwich & Leffingwell House Museum Norwich, Connecticut
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The Christopher Leffingwell House is unique in illustrating the development from 17th... |
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South County Historical Society Arroyo Grande, California
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The South County Historical Society boasts several late 19th century dwellings, a... |
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South Florida Railroad Museum Deerfield Beach, Florida
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The museum seeks to provide the public with the history of railroading and how it... |
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South Park Historical Foundation & Museum Fairplay, Colorado
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South Park City is a remarkable restoration of these early towns, preserving the history... |
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Space Needle Seattle, Washington
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The symbol of Seattle was built for the 1962 World's Fair and features an observation... |
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Spring Hill Historic Home Massillon, Ohio
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Thomas Rotch brought his flock of 400 Merino sheep to Spring Hill in 1811. He founded the... |
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St. Augustine Lighthouse And Museum St. Augustine, Florida
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A Spanish watchtower, built in the late 1500's was the predecessor of the present St.... |
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St. Lucie County Historical Museum Fort Pierce, Florida
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This county museum features a collection of artifacts and relics, including uniforms from... |
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St. Mary's County Historical Society Leonardtown, Maryland
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The St. Mary's County Historical Society features two museums: one in Tudor Hall and the... |
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St. Vrain Historical Society Longmont, Colorado
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Stamford Historical Society Stamford, Connecticut
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The Stamford Historical Society was founded in 1901. Like most historical societies,... |
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Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens Akron, Ohio
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In 1898, F.A. Seiberling founded The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, naming it after... |
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Stanley Whitman House Farmington, Connecticut
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The Stanley-Whitman House dates from 1720 but incorporates earlier features typical of... |
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State Capital Museum and Outreach Center Olympia, Washington
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Located in the historic Lord Mansion, seven blocks south of the capital campus in Olympia... |
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Steel Plant Museum & Lackawanna Library Lackawanna, New York
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The museum also contains old city directories, microfilm of Lackawanna’s local... |
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Stimson Green House Seattle, Washington
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The Stimson-Green House is a beautifully-preserved example of a fashionable turn-of-the-... |
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Stonestreet Museum Of 19th Century Medicine Rockville, Maryland
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The Stonestreet Museum of 19th Century Medicine offers an insider's look into the... |
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Storey County Courthouse Virginia City, Nevada
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The Storey County Courthouse was built in the high Italianate style that embodies 19th-... |
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Stratford Hall Plantation Stratford, Virginia
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Stratford Hall is one of the great houses of American history. Its magnificent setting on... |
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Strongsville Historical Society Strongsville, Ohio
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In the fall of 1962, twenty Strongsville residents met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Howard... |
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Susan B. Anthony House Rochester, New York
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The Susan B. Anthony House keeps her vision alive and relevant by preserving and sharing... |
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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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Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre New York, New York
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The Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre was imported to the U.S. in 1876 as Sweden’s... |
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Taos Art Museum & Fenchin House Taos, New Mexico
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Paintings by the founders of the Taos Society of Artists: Joseph H. Sharp, Bert G.... |
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Tennessee State Capitol Nashville, Tennessee
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The Capitol, still in use by state government, features numerous works of art, historical... |
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Terrace Hill Des Moines, Iowa
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Benjamin Franklin Allen, Iowa's first millionaire, built Terrace Hill as his family home... |
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Territorial Statehouse State Park Museum Fillmore, Utah
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In anticipation of Utah's statehood, Brigham Young directed construction of the building... |
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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 Henry Ford Dearborn, Michigan
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The Henry Ford in Dearborn, Michigan is a national historic landmark site and a multi-day... |
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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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The Powder Magazine Charleston, South Carolina
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Construction began on The Powder Magazine in 1712 and was completed by 1713, making it... |
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Thomas Center for the Arts Gainesville, Florida
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Originally built as an estate for Major William Reuben Thomas and his family, "Sunkist... |
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Thomas Paine Cottage New Rochelle, New York
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Several rooms are set up to reflect what life was like during the Revolutionary War and... |
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Three Village Historical Society Setauket, New York
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The Three Village Historical hung its sign outside the Society Headquarters at 93 North... |
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Tipton Haynes State Historic Site Johnson City, Tennessee
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The Tipton-Haynes site represents various periods of Tennessee history, from pre-colonial... |
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Torreya State Park Bristol, Florida
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This expansive and verdant state park features an opulent plantation including Civil War-... |
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Torrington Historical Society & Hotchkiss Fyler House Museum Torrington, Connecticut
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When Torrington resident Orsamus R. Fyler (1840-1909) commissioned a new home in 1897, he... |
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Touro Synagogue National Historic Site Newport, Rhode Island
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The Touro Synagogue was dedicated in 1762, and serves an active congregation today. The... |
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Trail End State Historic Site Sheridan, Wyoming
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John B. Kendrick was a cowboy who came up the Texas Trail in 1879, made his money in... |
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Tread Of Pioneers Museum Steamboat Springs, Colorado
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The Western room, home of an extensive firearms collection, traces ranching life, the... |
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Troy Museum & Historic Village Troy, Michigan
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The museum offers ten historic buildings and a charming village green. Visitors can tour... |
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Tuckahoe Plantation Richmond, Virginia
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A home to the Randolph family and working farm for nearly 300 years, this plantation was... |
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Twin Lights Of Navesink Highlands, New Jersey
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Twin Lights is situated 200 feet above sea level in Highlands, New Jersey. It overlooks... |
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Tybee Island Light Station Tybee Island, Georgia
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Ordered by General James Oglethorpe, Governor of the 13th colony, in 1732, the Tybee... |
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Ulster County Historical Society & Bevier House Museum Marbletown, New York
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The one-room dwelling, constructed by Andries Van Leuvan, most likely reflected the Dutch... |
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Union Landing Historical Society Brielle, New Jersey
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In 1973, a group of citizens interested in preserving and studying the history of Brielle... |
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Us Post Office Reno Main Reno, Nevada
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MacDonald Engineering constructed the building, with the assistance of the Civil Works... |
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Vallejo Naval And Historical Museum Vallejo, California
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The Museum is located in Vallejo's historic Old City Hall and features five galleries... |
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Van Cortlandt House Museum Bronx, New York
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Merchant Jacobus Van Cortlandt began purchasing land in the Bronx in 1694. Gradually, he... |
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Van Riper Hopper Historic House Museum Wayne, New Jersey
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The farmstead includes an historical herb garden, Archeology Laboratory, and Albert... |
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Vance Birthplace Weaverville, North Carolina
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The homestead, a large two-story structure of hewn yellow pine logs, has been... |
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Vermillion County Museum and Fithian House Danville, Illinois
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The true house Museum is housed in a home built by pioneer physician William Fithian, who... |
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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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Virginia House Richmond, Virginia
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Virginia House was completed a few months before the stock market crash of 1929.... |
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Vizcaya Museum And Gardens Miami, Florida
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His tenure at the site, stretching from 1916 to 1925, is today remembered in the museum's... |
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Wabuska Railroad Station Carson City, Nevada
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Early rail service to Wabuska was operated by the Carson and Colorado Railroad Company,... |
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Wahconah Park Pittsfield, Massachusetts
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Located in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, Wahconah Park still has a wooden grandstand, a... |
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Walter Jones Historical Park Jacksonville, Florida
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Walter Jones Historical Park, with its 1875 farmhouse, 1876 barn and sawmill, and... |
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Warner House Association Portsmouth, New Hampshire
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The dramatic wall murals in the hallway are the oldest colonial wall paintings still in... |
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Warren Historical & Genealogical Society Warren, Michigan
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Hickory Township became the Village of Warren, which still exists today. Many efforts... |
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Washington County Historic Courthouse Stillwater, Minnesota
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In the aftermath of the Civil War, the country turned its attention to rebuilding and... |
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Washington County Historical Society Hagerstown, Maryland
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The main structure of the Miller House, which serves as the Washington County Historical... |
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Washington State Historical Society Tacoma, Washington
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Founded in 1891 and now into its second century of service, the Washington State... |
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Waterhouse Residence Museum & The Carpentry Shop Museum Maitland, Florida
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The Waterhouse Residence Museum evokes the glamour and spectacle of Orange County in the... |
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Watters Smith Memorial State Park And Living History Museum Lost Creek, West Virginia
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The heritage of early West Virginia is preserved in the pioneer homestead restoration at... |
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Wayne County Historical Society & Museum Wooster, Ohio
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The Wayne County Historical Society and Museum believes it's the little things that count... |
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Webb Deane Stevens Museum Wethersfield, Connecticut
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The Webb-Deane-Stevens Museum, owned and managed by the National Society of the Colonial... |
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Weeksville Heritage Center Brooklyn, New York
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The landmark Hunterfly Road Houses are the last surviving residence of 19th century... |
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Wentworth Coolidge Mansion Historic Site Portsmouth, New Hampshire
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The Mansion reflects five distinct periods of architecture. The extraordinary skill of... |
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Wesley Mansion And Eden Gardens State Park Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
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This 19th-century home holds an extensive collection of French antiques. The Wesley... |
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West Virginia Cultural Center Charleston, West Virginia
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The Cultural Center, adjacent to the State Capitol, opened in 1976 to showcase West... |
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Western Reserve Fire Museum & Education Center Cleveland, Ohio
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Located directly across from Jacobs Field, at the foot of the Lorain-Carnegie Bridge, the... |
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Weston Historical Society Weston, Connecticut
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The Weston Historical Society was formed in 1961. It already held a substantial backlog... |
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Weston Manor Hopewell, Virginia
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This 18th-century house, built in 1789 in the style of a Tidewater plantation, is... |
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Whalehead Club Corolla, North Carolina
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The sleepy village of Corolla on the Outer Banks of North Carolina began an unforeseen... |
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Whaley House Museum Flint, Michigan
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As the last Victorian era home on East Kearsley Street, Whaley House Museum is one of... |
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White House Historical Association Visitors Center Washington, District Of Columbia
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In 1995, the National Park Service opened the White House Visitor Center. This facility,... |
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Wilderstein Historic Site Rhinebeck, New York
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The history of Wilderstein begins in 1852 with Thomas Holy Suckley's purchase of the... |
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William Allen White House Lyon County, Kansas
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Visit the showplace home of William Allen White, nationally known newspaperman and author... |
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William Holmes Mcguffey Museum Oxford, Ohio
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The mission of William Holmes McGuffey is to collect, preserve, interpret, and exhibit... |
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William Trent House Museum Trenton, New Jersey
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William Trent built his country estate north of Philadelphia, in New Jersey, at the Falls... |
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Willingtown Square Wilmington, Delaware
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In 1976 these buildings were moved to the 500 block of Market Street from various sites... |
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Windsor Historical Society & Museum Windsor, Connecticut
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The Windsor Historical Society aims to inspire public awareness and appreciation of the... |
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Winterthur Winterthur, Delaware
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In the early 20th century, H. F. du Pont and his father, Henry Algernon du Pont, designed... |
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Wolcott Mill Ray, Michigan
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This 2,625 acre park, which also includes Camp Rotary, is located along the banks of the... |
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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.
