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Fort William Henry Museum Fort William Henry Museum
Lake George, New York

Site of the infamous "Fort William Henry Massacre," the reconstructed fort displays mil

Fredericksburg And Spotsylvania Battlefields Fredericksburg And Spotsylvania Battlefields
Fredericksburg, Virginia

Four major battles fought in the vicinity of Fredericksburg - Chancellorsville, Wildern

George Rogers Clark National Historical Park George Rogers Clark National Historical Park
Vincennes, Indiana

A 30-minute movie on Clark's western campaign is offered every 1/2 hour.

Gettysburg National Military Park Gettysburg National Military Park
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

The Union victory at the Battle of Gettysburg in the summer of 1863 ended General Rober

Horseshoe Bend National Military Park Horseshoe Bend National Military Park
Daviston, Alabama

In the spring of 1814, General Andrew Jackson and an army of 3,300 men attacked 1,000 U

House In The Horseshoe House In The Horseshoe
Sanford, North Carolina

During the American Revolution, groups of citizen-soldiers called Whigs or revolutionis

Hubbardton Battlefield Hubbardton Battlefield
Bomoseen, Vermont

Military historians note that of all the Revolutionary and Civil War battlefields in th

Hutchinson County Historical Museum Hutchinson County Historical Museum
Borger, Texas

The Hutchinson County Museum is a regional history museum in the Texas Panhandle.

Jean Lafitte National Historical Park And Preserve Jean Lafitte National Historical Park And Preserve
New Orleans, Louisiana

The six sites of Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve offer something for

Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park
Kennesaw, Georgia

It was a swelteringly hot and clear Monday, June 27, 1864,

Kings Mountain National Military Park Kings Mountain National Military Park
Blacksburg, South Carolina

By exploring the Visitor Center, which includes a 26 minute film, exhibit area and 1.5

Middle Creek National Battlefield Middle Creek National Battlefield
Prestonburg, Kentucky

On this site in early 1862, volunteer Union soldiers led by future president Col.

Mine Creek Battlefield Mine Creek Battlefield
Pleasanton, Kansas

On October 25, 1864, approximately 2,800 Union troops attacked and

Monocacy National Battlefield Monocacy National Battlefield
Frederick, Maryland

The Visitor Center includes numerous interactive and multimedia exhibits, including ele

Moores Creek National Battlefield Moores Creek National Battlefield
Currie, North Carolina

The battle is commemorated annually during the last full weekend in February.

Mount Independence Mount Independence
Orwell, Vermont

During that historic summer, 12,000 soldiers built a massive fort

Natural Bridge Battlefield Historic State Park Natural Bridge Battlefield Historic State Park
Tallahassee, Florida

Because of the Confederate soldiers' c

Ninety Six National Historic Site Ninety Six National Historic Site
Ninety Six, South Carolina

More Revolutionary War battles & skirmishes took place in South Carolina than any o

Old Barracks Museum Old Barracks Museum
Fort Dix, New Jersey

The barracks serves as an educational center for Colonial and American history, and sta

Old Fort Niagara Old Fort Niagara
Youngstown, New York

Olustee Battlefield Historic State Park Olustee Battlefield Historic State Park
Olustee, Florida

This park commemorates the site of Florida's largest Civil War battle, which took place

Pamplin Historical Park Pamplin Historical Park
Petersburg, Virginia

Pamplin Historical Park is where Union troops finally broke

Pea Ridge National Military Park Pea Ridge National Military Park
Garfield, Arkansas

Pea Ridge is the site of one of the most important battles of the American Civil War.

Petersburg National Battlefield Petersburg National Battlefield
Petersburg, Virginia

Petersburg National Battlefield is most widely known as the site of the longest siege i

Point State Park Point State Park
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Nicknamed the "Forks of the Ohio," the park is not only the site of a confluence of maj

Richmond National Battlefield Park Richmond National Battlefield Park
Richmond, Virginia

This site's numerous battlefields include Beaver Dam Creek,

River Raisin Battlefield River Raisin Battlefield
Monroe, Michigan

This is the site of the Battle of Frenchtown, where British and Native American forces

Sackets Harbor Battlefield Sackets Harbor Battlefield
Sackets Harbor, New York

The Sackets Harbor Battlefield was the site of two battles during the War of 1812.

San Jacinto Battlefield & Monument San Jacinto Battlefield & Monument
La Porte, Texas

On April 21, 1836, Mexican rule over Texas came to a dramatic close.

Shenandoah Battlefields National Historic District Shenandoah Battlefields National Historic District
New Market, Virginia

From soldiers and generals to civilians--Shenandoah Valley Americans experienced the fu

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