Sharpsburg, Maryland
At this field on Sept. 17, 1862, the Battle of Antietam, dubbed "the bloodiest day in American history," claimed the lives of 23,000 Civil War soldiers.It was at this battlefield that the Civil War saw its bloodiest single day battle. The Visitor Center here includes exhibits, an observation room,...
Lexington, Missouri
Today, the site is restored and furnished in the mid-19th century fashion, but it still displays damage from the shot and shell that hammered it during the Battle of Lexington.The house, which changed hands three times, provided the downstairs hallway where many soldiers lost their lives....
Richmond, Kentucky
In late August 1862, Confederates under Maj. Gen. E. Kirby Smith defeated a Union army commanded by Maj. Gen. Bull Nelson on the site of this 62-acre park.
The grounds contain the 1825 Pleasant View house, which became a Confederate hospital after the battle, slave quarters, and walking...
Eagle Bridge, New York
This was the site of the August 16, 1877 Revolutionary War Battle of Bennington.At this site, New Hampshire, Vermont and Massachusetts militia under General John Stark rebuffed a British attempt led by Colonel Friedrich Baum to capture American storehouses in Bennington to restock their depleting...
Four Oaks, North Carolina
With a technologically advanced, fiber optic exhibit, visitors can see the strategic military campaigns from the 1865 battle.In addition to the fiber-optic display, Bentonville's remaining exhibits have received a major upgrade with an all-new layout—featuring new artifacts, new portraits of...
Stockport, Ohio
There are picnic tables, information signs, and a twelve-foot marble obelisk commemorating a 1791 skirmish between settlers and Native Americans at this pleasant outdoor site.Named for the broad Muskingum floodplain, the three acre Big Bottom park is the site of a skirmish between Ohio Company...
Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania
The Brandywine Battlefield Historic Site brings to life the largest engagement of the Revolutionary War, fought on September 11, 1777, between the Continental Army and the British forces.On September 11, 1777, the Patriot army under George Washington came face to face with the British forces under...
Tupelo, Mississippi
The Confederate victory at Brices Cross Roads was a significant victory for Major General Nathan Bedford Forrest, but its long term effect on the war proved costly for the Confederates.Near the monument, visitors can study two signs that provide information about the battle. Beyond the one-acre...
Denmark, Tennessee
This field hosts frequent re-enactments of the battle that occurred here in 1862.On a quiet, county road five miles southeast of Denmark, Tennessee, a fierce struggle between opposing armies took place on September 1, 1862. Only half-dozen historical markers dot the site, and there are no massive...
Jeannette, Pennsylvania
Bushy Run Battlefield preserves and interprets the site of this pivotal battle fought between British and Native Americans during Pontiac's War and the role of this British victory in maintaining control of North America.The 213 acres of forested and grassy areas that comprise Bushy Run Battlefield...
Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia
The nation's oldest and largest military park, Chickamauga and Chattanooga commemorates the site of two Civil War battlefields with monuments and walking tours.In 1863, Union and Confederate forces fought for control of Chattanooga, the gateway to the deep south. The Confederate’s were...
Ranchester, Wyoming
In the summer of 1865, General Patrick E. Connor led a column of troops from Fort Laramie into the Powder River Country of northern Wyoming with the intention of making war on the Indians to force the peace.On August 28th, with the column located on Prairie Dog Creek, Pawnee Scouts arrived with...
Franklin, Tennessee
This one acre historic park is a monument to the assault on the Cotton Gin during the Battle of Franklin.
This park was the site of important events during the Battle of Franklin on November 30, 1864 and efforts are underway by preservation groups such as Franklin's Charge to expand the park and...
Gaffney, South Carolina
A pasturing area at the time of the battle, this Revolutionary War site commemorates the place where Daniel Morgan and his army turned the flanks of Banastre Tarleton's British army.Cowpens National Battlefield is a Revolutionary War battle site that commemorates the victory of Brigadier General...
Crown Point, New York
During the French and Indian War, Ft. Fredric served as a critical French Bastion guarding against British invasions to the north. Destroyed by the retreating French in 1759, the British occupied the peninsula and eventually built a new and much larger fort adjacent to the old one. During the...
Bushnell, Florida
One of the bloodiest battles of the Second Seminole War was fought in this location.
The site of an 1835 massacre in which Seminole Indian warriors attacked and killed 105 of 108 U.S. soldiers, the Dade Battlefield Historic State Park offers visitors a chance to stand on the hallowed ground of one...
Hillsboro, West Virginia
The Union Army was victorious here at the site of an 1863 Civil War battle.Droop Mountain Battlefield State Park is located in the Greenbrier River Valley north of Lewisburg and is the site of West Virginia's last significant Civil War battle. On November 6, 1863, the Federal army of Brigadier...
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
Used during the Battle of Gettysburg to house Confederate sharpshooters, the Farnsworth Inn is now restored to its 1863 appearance. The south side of the house contains over 100 bullet holes, a testament to the ongoing destruction of the war.Enjoy a variety of period specialty fare brought by...
Bowling Green, Florida
The fort was built in the interim between the Second and Third Seminole Wars to defend against Native American attacks.During the 1840s, tensions between the settlers and Seminole Indians prompted authorities to establish a trading post in Florida´s interior, away from settlements. Built in...
Inverness, Florida
The Second Seminole War drove soldiers in 1836 to seek refuge and a strong defensive position in central Florida, and they found it in Fort Cooper.Located in what is today Fort Cooper State Park, visitors can tour the fort, traverse the nature paths, and learn the life-or-death history of one of...
St. Simons Island, Georgia
Georgia's fate was decided in 1742 when Spanish and British forces clashed on St. Simons Island. Fort Frederica's troops defeated the Spanish, ensuring Georgia's future as a British colony.In the early 18th century, the land lying between British South Carolina and Spanish Florida was known as the...
Perrysburg, Ohio
This site is a reconstruction of an important American fort that withstood a British siege during the War of 1812.
In February 1813, American soldiers under the command of William Henry Harrison began building Fort Meigs to protect against invading British forces. Upon completion, the structure was...
Petersburg, West Virginia
Constructed in 1863 by Federal troops during the Civil War, Fort Mulligan remains one of the best preserved forts in West Virginia.Federal or Confederate troops occupied this hill and its surrounding area beginning at least as early as August 1861, and were on the ground for at least part of...
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
One of the most important sites of the French and Indian War, this museum tells the story of the fight for control of North America.One of the most important sites of the French and Indian War, this museum tells the story of the fight for control of North America.Located in Point State Park, at the...
Manteo, North Carolina
This site protects and preserves known portions of England's first New World settlements from 1584 to 1590.The stories of Roanoke Island are told by exhibits, artifacts and the 17-minute park video Roanoke: The Lost Colony. In the summer, park rangers offer interpretive programs and activities....
Ticonderoga, New York
Exhibits at the fort depict the natural and strategic geography of the historic landscape of the Ticonderoga peninsula during both the French & Indian and Revolutionary Wars.Fort Ticonderoga is one of the nation's oldest museums and boasts world class collections – including the largest...
Detroit, Michigan
The fort was used to house and train troops from the Civil War era until Vietnam. Its 82-acre riverside site makes it ideal for tourism and public events.In 1840, at the point on the Detroit River closest to British Canada, the United States Army began surveying local farms for the placement of new...
Lake George, New York
Site of the infamous "Fort William Henry Massacre," the reconstructed fort displays military artifacts from the French and Indian War.Built in 1755 during the French and Indian War as a staging point for sorties against French Fort Carillon, the British stronghold fell to French forces in 1757 and...
Fredericksburg, Virginia
Between 1862 and 1864 four battles near Fredericksburg claimed the lives of more than 110,000 American soldiers.Four major battles fought in the vicinity of Fredericksburg - Chancellorsville, Wilderness, Spotsylvania Courthouse, and Fredicksburg - resulted in approximately 110,000 casualties,...
Vincennes, Indiana
This park offers lessons about 18th century frontier life as experienced by pioneers along the western fringe of the American Revolution.A 30-minute movie on Clark's western campaign is offered every 1/2 hour. This film, Long Knives, is a great way to learn about Clark's exploits in the Illinois...
Daviston, Alabama
This 2,040-acre park preserves the site of the Horseshoe battle where several hundred American Indians lost their lives.In the spring of 1814, General Andrew Jackson and an army of 3,300 men attacked 1,000 Upper Creek warriors on the Tallapoosa River. Over 800 Upper Creeks died defending their...
Sanford, North Carolina
The late-18th century house, which today features fine antiques of the colonial and Revolutionary War eras, was first owned by Philip Alston, whose band of Whigs was attacked in 1781 by Tories.During the American Revolution, groups of citizen-soldiers called Whigs or revolutionists, and Tories, who...
Bomoseen, Vermont
One of the most successful rear guard actions in American history, the Battle of Hubbardton was the only Revolutionary War battle fought entirely in Vermont.Military historians note that of all the Revolutionary and Civil War battlefields in the US, the Hubbardton Battlefield most resembles the...
New Orleans, Louisiana
The six sites of this historical park and preserve represent a treasure trove of south Louisiana's historical and cultural riches.The six sites of Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve offer something for everyone, from history to culture to outdoor adventure. For outdoor activities in...
Blacksburg, South Carolina
The battle that took place at this site was considered the turning point of the Revolutionary War on October 7, 1780.By exploring the Visitor Center, which includes a 26 minute film, exhibit area and 1.5 mile battlefield trail, visitors can learn why the battle occurred, who the Overmountain men...
Prestonburg, Kentucky
On this site in early 1862, volunteer Union soldiers led by future president Col. James Garfield forced Brig. Gen. Humphrey Marshall's 2,500 Confederates from the forks of Middle Creek and back to Virginia. The 450-acre park hosts battle reenactments during September. Two half-mile trail loops of...
Pleasanton, Kansas
The Civil War’s largest cavalry battle comes alive on this historic battlefield.On October 25, 1864, approximately 2,800 Union troops attacked and defeated about 8,000 Confederates along the banks of Mine Creek. This was one of the largest cavalry battles in the Civil War and was the only...
Currie, North Carolina
The Battle at Moores Creek took place on February 27, 1776 and was an epic ending to British rule in the North Carolina colony.The battle is commemorated annually during the last full weekend in February. The event features living history encampments, weapons demonstrations, colonial and military...
Orwell, Vermont
Mount Independence combines scenic hiking trails with rich history. Visitors can view the ruins of the old fort which in 1776 housed one of the largest communities in North America.During that historic summer, 12,000 soldiers built a massive fort to defend against an anticipated British attack from...
Tallahassee, Florida
The fighting at Natural Bridge in 1865 ended with the retreat of Union forces, preserving the autonomy of Tallahassee from federal control.Because of the Confederate soldiers' courageous stand at Natural Bridge Battlefield in 1865, Tallahassee remained the only Southern capital east of the...
Ninety Six, South Carolina
Once the home to Cherokee Indians, the site has also contained several towns, a trading post and was home to two Revolutionary War battles.More Revolutionary War battles & skirmishes took place in South Carolina than any other colony during the American Revolution. At Ninety Six, there were...
Fort Dix, New Jersey
The barracks serves as an educational center for Colonial and American history, and stands as the last remaining structure of its kind.The Old Barracks is a State and National Landmark located in Trenton, New Jersey. Built in 1758 by the Colony of New Jersey during the French and Indian War, the...
Youngstown, New York
Fort Niagara was originally built in 1678 to protect the interests of New France in America, but later became a significant military outpost during the French and Indian War and the War of 1812.
Standing on a bluff above Lake Ontario not far from Niagara Falls, Old Fort Niagara has dominated the...
Olustee, Florida
This was the site of a February 20th, 1864 Civil War battle; today, a monument dedicated to 2,807 casualties and an interpretive center document the battle's military significance.This park commemorates the site of Florida's largest Civil War battle, which took place February 20, 1864. More than 10...
Garfield, Arkansas
On March 7 and 8, 1862, 26,000 soldiers fought here to decide the fate of Missouri. The 4,300-acre park honors those who fought for their way of life, North and South.Pea Ridge is the site of one of the most important battles of the American Civil War. Not only does it offer an outstanding 28...
Petersburg, Virginia
Explore the people and events that shaped the siege which led to the fall of the capital of the Confederacy and the surrender of Gen. Robert E. Lee's army.Petersburg National Battlefield is most widely known as the site of the longest siege in American warfare. With General Robert E. Lee's...
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Nicknamed the "Forks of the Ohio," the park is not only the site of a confluence of major rivers, but was a pivotal turning point in the French and Indian War as well.Nicknamed the "Forks of the Ohio," the park is not only the site of a confluence of major rivers, but was a...
Monroe, Michigan
This is the site of the Battle of Frenchtown, where British and Native American forces joined to fight against U.S. troops and Frenchtown residents.
From January 18th to January 23rd, 1813, the north bank of the River Raisin became a battleground where the forces of the United States and Great...
Sackets Harbor, New York
The Sackets Harbor Battlefield was the site of two battles during the War of 1812.The Sackets Harbor Battlefield was the site of two battles during the War of 1812.
Today the Sackets Harbor Battlefield and its role in the War of 1812 is interpreted to the public by exhibits, outdoor signs, guided...
La Porte, Texas
In 1836, General Sam Houston defeated the Mexican army at San Jacinto and won independence for Texas. On April 21, 1836, Mexican rule over Texas came to a dramatic close. The climax of the Texas Revolution, the Battle of San Jacinto eventually moved America’s western border to the...