Arlington, Virginia
As the residence of Robert E. Lee and his family before the Civil War, Arlington House has a unique and interesting story, with connections to many important figures, issues and events in American History.
Built by George Washington Parke Custis and his slaves between 1802 and 1818, the house and...
Beverly, Massachusetts
Founded in 1891, the Beverly Historical Society chronicles over 300 years of history since the city's founding in 1668. The site hosts lectures and living history demonstrations that cover colonial times, early American history, and modern events that affected Beverly. Hosting close to one million...
Charlotte, North Carolina
This site includes a regional history museum displaying artifacts from Charlotte, North Carolina, and the oldest house in Mecklenburg County, the 1774 Hezekiah Alexander Homesite.The Charlotte Museum of History and Hezekiah Alexander Homesite comprise multiple venues on an eight-acre wooded campus...
Sun City, Arizona
The Sun Cities Area Historical Society/Del Webb Sun Cities Museum is dedicated to the preservation and presentation of records and artifacts through carefully designed exhibits that chronicle the more than 50-year history of Sun City and the 25-year history of its sister city, Sun City West....
Washington, District Of Columbia
Dumbarton House is a fine example of Federal period architecture. Closely connected to the first years of the American Republic, the house has stood on the heights of Georgetown for over two centuries.
The property was built within a large tract of land patented in 1703 by an immigrant Scot, Ninian...
Fort Myers, Florida
These estates feature changing special exhibits that explain the history and innovations of Thomas Edison and Henry Ford.Nine National Register Historic buildings as well as the Botanical and Research Gardens. The historic research and contemporary gardens consist of approximately 20 acres of lush...
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
Located near Gettysburg Battlefield, this site was the home of the 34th President, Dwight Eisenhower.It served as the weekend retreat and meeting place with world leaders for President Dwight Eisenhower. Visitors can begin with a 15 minute orientation tour which shows how the site was used by...
Burlington, Vermont
A short drive from downtown Burlington, the Homestead offers hands-on history, spectacular scenery, and riverside picnic areas and walks. The Homestead provides a genuine slice of 18th century life, and an intimate look at Vermont's most colorful - and controversial - founder.
Washington, District Of Columbia
Frederick Douglass' life spanned nearly eighty years, from the time that slavery was universal in American states to the time it was becoming a memory. Douglass freed himself from slavery and through decades of tireless efforts he helped to free millions more.In 1877 Frederick Douglass purchased a...
Columbia, South Carolina
Historic Columbia Foundation serves as the steward of seven historic sites within the city center, including over 14 acres of landscapes featuring gardens that range from an expansive park-like setting with an elaborate formal garden to a traditional 19th-century African-American swept yard.
Follow...