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Abraham Lincoln Library & Museum Abraham Lincoln Library & Museum
Harrogate, Tennessee

Located on the beautiful campus of Lincoln Memorial University in Harrogate, Tennessee,

Adams National Historical Park Adams National Historical Park
Quincy, Massachusetts

The park is comprised of 13 acres, 11 buildings and a collection comprising approximate

American Presidents Museum American Presidents Museum
Branson, Missouri

The museum offers a range of exhibits that trace the history of the American presidency

Andrew Johnson National Historic Site Andrew Johnson National Historic Site
Greeneville, Tennessee

The Andrew Johnson National Historic Site honors the life of the 17th President.

Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial
Arlington, Virginia

As the residence of Robert E.

Ash Lawn Highland Ash Lawn Highland
Charlottesville, Virginia

The 535-acre working farm was once owned by President James Monroe and his wife from 17

Aycock Birthplace Aycock Birthplace
Fremont, North Carolina

Found off the beaten path, two miles south of Fremont, the historic site features a mid

Baker Block Museum Baker Block Museum
Baker, Florida

The Baker Block Museum specializes in local history.

Berkeley Plantation Berkeley Plantation
Charles City, Virginia

One of Virginia's most historic plantations and the site of the first official Thanksgi

Blount Mansion Blount Mansion
Knoxville, Tennessee

Nestled in the center of Downtown Knoxville's government district, Blount Mansion offer

Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site
Plymouth, Vermont

The Coolidge Homestead is an important component of the activities of the Calvin Coolid

Carpenters' Historic Hall Carpenters' Historic Hall
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Since its founding, Carpenters’ House has been the home to numerous tenants in the arts

Charles Pinckney National Historic Site Charles Pinckney National Historic Site
Sullivan's Island, South Carolina

Snee Farm, Pinckney’s coastal plantation, offers an opportunity to learn about the cult

Christ Church Christ Church
Alexandria, Virginia

Christ Church was the first Episcopal Church in Alexandria and has played an important

Christ Church And Burial Ground Christ Church And Burial Ground
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

“No other church has played a more significant role in our nation’s birth”, according t

Conference House Conference House
Staten Island, New York

A captain in the Royal Navy, Billopp built this House around 1680 as the center of his

Congress Hall Congress Hall
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Constructed in 1787 - 1789 as the Philadelphia County Court House, this building served

Constitution Convention Museum State Park Constitution Convention Museum State Park
Port St. Joe, Florida

A boomtown founded in 1835, St.

Constitution Gardens Constitution Gardens
Washington, District Of Columbia

Constitution Gardens is a living legacy to the founding of the republic as well as an o

Dey Mansion / Washington's Headquarters Dey Mansion / Washington's Headquarters
Wayne, New Jersey

Constructed between 1740-1750 by Dirck Dey, a Dutch-born planter, the mansion is an ama

Eisenhower National Historic Site Eisenhower National Historic Site
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

Located near Gettysburg Battlefield, this site was the home of the 34th President, Dwig

Eisenhower Presidential Library & Museum Eisenhower Presidential Library & Museum
Abilene, Kansas

Visitors can tour the nineteenth-century wood-frame house, located on its original site

Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site (val Kill Cottage) Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site (val Kill Cottage)
Hyde Park, New York

Eleanor Roosevelt chose Val-Kill for her retreat, her office, her home, and her "labora

Ford's Theatre National Historic Site Ford's Theatre National Historic Site
Washington, District Of Columbia

In 1861, theatre entrepreneur John T.

Fort Necessity National Battlefield Fort Necessity National Battlefield
Farmington, Pennsylvania

Franklin Court Franklin Court
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Franklin Court was the site of the handsome brick home of Benjamin Franklin, who lived

Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library And Museum Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library And Museum
Hyde Park, New York

The Franklin D.

Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial
Washington, District Of Columbia

"The only thing we have to fear is fear itself." These are the words of our 32nd Presid

Gadsby's Tavern Gadsby's Tavern
Alexandria, Virginia

A historic tavern and museum dating from the years following the American Revolution an

George C. Marshall Museum George C. Marshall Museum
Lexington, Virginia

The museum dedicated to the life of General George C.

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