Big Cypress Indian Reservation, Florida
The Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum on Big Cypress Reservation explores the history of the Seminole Indian tribe in southwest Florida.
Artifacts and exhibits attest to their historical legacy, while a living history Indian village at the end of a scenic nature trail vividly displays the culture of the...
Gaithersburg, Maryland
The American Heritage Archives contain thousands of original drawings, paintings, and photographs that touch upon every period of American history.
This online collection presents a carefully curated selection of records from the archives.
It includes depictions of Revolutionary soldiers in a...
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
The American Revolution Center (formerly the Valley Forge Historical Society) is dedicated to creating the first national museum to commemorate the entire story of the American Revolution and its enduring legacy.
Over the course of a century, the group has assembled a rich collection of several...
Appomattox, Virginia
Robert E. Lee surrendered to Ulysses S. Grant, effectively ending the Civil War on April 9, 1865.
The majority of the buildings, including the McLean House where the surrender took place, are original to the site.
Visitors can enjoy the vast history of this site and experience the monumental impact...
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...
Plattsburgh, New York
The Battle of Plattsburgh Association runs the Battle of Plattsburgh Interpretive Center and War of 1812 Museum to preserve the memory of the soldiers of the War of 1812.
On September 11, 1814, American Gen. Alexander Macomb stopped the British advance into the northern states at Plattsburgh, New...
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...
Boston, Massachusetts
Boston National Historical Park tells the story of the events that led to the American Revolution and the Navy that kept the nation strong.
Many of the historic sites that make up Boston National Historical Park can be found along the Freedom Trail. In downtown Boston, Old South Meeting House, Old...
Boulder, Colorado
The history of Colorado's iconic city, Boulder, is documented and preserved in its eponymous history museum.The museum exhibits artifacts from its collection of over 35,000 objects of historical significance donated by Boulder area families over the past sixty years. The Museum rotates its displays...
Cody, Wyoming
Today's Center encompasses five museums, a research library, a professionally developed Web site, and a vibrant, growing educational outreach program.The present-day Buffalo Bill Museum contains a wealth of material relating to the life of William F. "Buffalo Bill" Cody and the pioneer culture of...