Lexington, Kentucky
The nationally reputed garden cemetery in Lexington, Kentucky, is the burial site of many notable Kentuckians.Lexington Cemetery was the first rural cemetery in Lexington, Kentucky. The burial ground was originally established in 1849 on 40 acres of land but the acreage was eventually increased to...
Lincoln City, Indiana
The Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial preserves the place where Abraham Lincoln learned to laugh with his father, cried over the death of his mother, read the books that opened his mind, and triumphed over the adversities of life on the frontier.At the Memorial Visitor Center, visitors can watch...
Charleston, Illinois
Tour the only museum in Illinois retracing the senatorial debates of 1858 between Abraham Lincoln and Stephen A. Douglas. The museum offers exhibits and interactive displays that tell the debates’ story through film, audio selections, artifacts and photos. The museum also includes a children’s...
Lerna, Illinois
Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site was the 1840s home of Thomas and Sarah Bush Lincoln, father and stepmother of our 16th president. Today, Lincoln Log Cabin is an 86-acre historic site that is owned and operated by the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency, Division of Historic Sites. The site...
Petersburg, Illinois
Everyone acquainted with the Village of New Salem realizes it is more than a collection of log homes and buildings. It is the reconstruction of a Time and Place that enabled a once poor common man like Abraham Lincoln to rise to national prominence and importance through his own diligence and drive...
Springfield, Illinois
The Lincoln-Herndon Law Offices are within the only remaining building in which Abraham Lincoln maintained a law office. The site consists of the surviving portion of a three-story brick commercial block constructed in 1840-41. Exterior details reflect the then-popular Greek Revival architectural...
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Learn about Henry W. Longfellow, his poetry, and his impact on the development of an American identity at his home in Massachusetts.Longfellow National Historic Site preserves the home of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, one of the world’s foremost 19th century poets. The house also served as...
Johnson City, Texas
Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park tells the story of our 36th President beginning with his ancestors and ending with his final resting place on his beloved LBJ Ranch.This entire "circle of life" gives the visitor a unique perspective into one of America's most noteworthy citizens...
Norfolk, Virginia
Located inside Norfolk's restored 1850 city hall, this museum traces the life and military career of General Douglas MacArthur.The museum is housed in Norfolk's nineteenth-century City Hall, which is both a Virginia Historic Landmark and a National Historic Place. A monumental rotunda is the...
Kinderhook, New York
This home, known as Lindenwald, was residence to the 8th U.S. president, Martin Van Buren, during his retirement in the late 19th century.Van Buren was preeminent among the second generation of American politicians. As eighth President – the first born under the U.S. flag – he continued...
Lexington, Kentucky
This two-story brick building on West Main Street was home to Robert S. Todd and his family, including his daughter Mary, wife of the 16th President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln.Mary Todd was not born at this house but moved here with her family in 1832 when she was 14 years old. For four...
Charlottesville, Virginia
Italian for "little mountain," Monticello is the self-designed home of Thomas Jefferson, the nation's third President and principal author of the Declaration of Independence.Construction began in 1769 according to Jefferson's first design, which was completed (except for porticoes and...
Montpelier Station, Virginia
The lifelong home of James Madison, this 2750-acre estate includes farmland, race courses, formal gardens, trails through a National Landmark Forest, and working archaeological sites.Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Orange, Virginia, Montpelier was the lifelong home of James...
Raleigh, North Carolina
Mordecai Historic Park includes Mordecai Mansion, an antebellum plantation home with many of its original furnishings.While at Mordecai, visitors can tour other historic structures which have been moved to Mordecai Park for preservation, including the Birthplace of Andrew Johnson. Mordecai Historic...
Strafford, Vermont
Renaissance man Justin Morrill, the chief sponsor of the Land Grant Act, built this outstanding example of a Gothic Revival cottage.Justin S. Morrill (1810-1898) was the chief sponsor of the 1862 and 1890 Land-Grant Acts. These were the most important pieces of legislation for American higher...
New York, New York
The 18th century Georgian house was once headquarters to George Washington during the Battle of Harlem Heights. Its rich heritage and sweeping views of Manhattan attract tourists from near and far.During the decade before the Revolutionary War, the Georgian house, with its monumental portico and...
Mount Pulaski, Illinois
This Greek Revival courthouse, built in 1848, served as the Logan County seat of government until 1855 and was where attorney Abraham Lincoln gained his reputation as an accomplished practitioner of law and a gifted speaker.The two-story brick building stands at the center of the Mount Pulaski...
Keystone, South Dakota
Mount Rushmore is one of the most recognizable monuments in the country; this incredible display of nature and sculpting stands to honor four of the country's greatest presidents.Mount Rushmore National Memorial is host to almost three million visitors a year from across the country and around the...
Mount Vernon, Virginia
Mount Vernon, the beloved home of George and Martha Washington, is the most popular historic estate in America. South of Washington, D.C.the plantation rests on the banks of the Potomac River.Mount Vernon, the beloved home of George and Martha Washington, is the most popular historic estate in...
Waxhaw, North Carolina
Beginning with its Native American roots, the museum traces the history of the region to the turn of the twentieth century. Living history and a one-room schoolhouse are among its many features.The museum is a regional attraction dedicated to the history of the Waxhaws region and the memory of our...
Titusville, New Jersey
Built at the site of Washington's crossing of the Delaware, this museum tells the story of the American Revolution through impressive displays of medals, weaponry, and history.The Foundation is named for an early (1821-1831) Congressman, Dr. Samuel Swan of Somerville, New Jersey, who wrote the bill...
Wilmington, Delaware
Built in 1798, Old Town Hall functioned as the center of political and social activities during the height of Wilmington's mercantile-milling economy.This Federal-style structure housed the city's meeting chambers, offices and jail and served as the headquarters and gathering place of civic...
Washington, District Of Columbia
At 7:22am on April 15, 1865, President Abraham Lincoln died on a bed in the Petersen House. The narrow building adjoins to Ford's Theatre and is open for tours.At 7:22am on April 15, 1865, President Abraham Lincoln died on a bed in the Petersen House. The narrow building adjoins to Ford's Theatre...
Forest, Virginia
While president, Thomas Jefferson designed and built this octagonal retreat and visited it many times each year when he wanted privacy.Poplar Forest was an important part of Jefferson’s life – a private retreat, situated far from the public scrutiny and demands on his time. It was his...
Indianapolis, Indiana
This site was the home of former U.S. president, Benjamin Harrison. This museum is dedicated to Benjamin Harrison's achievements and his impact on United States history. As an educational and historical service, the home seeks to promote patriotism and citizenship through...
Pineville, North Carolina
This historic site preserves artifacts and heritage from North Carolina native, U.S. President James K. Polk.The reconstructed house is typical of those during Polk’s childhood. The kitchen and house are authentically furnished with period pieces from the early 1800s. The visitor center...
Washington, District Of Columbia
During the Civil War, President Lincoln and his family resided here from June to November of 1862, 1863 and 1864.During the Civil War, President Lincoln and his family resided here from June to November of 1862, 1863 and 1864.Designated a National Monument by President Clinton in 2000, President...
Odessa, Texas
The Presidential Museum is unique in that it is the only museum in the United States dedicated to the office of the presidency and all those who served in the office.
The Hall of Presidents gallery offers visitors an opportunity to view objects related to individual presidents -- the collection of...
Williamsburg, Virginia
The park, created by David Adickes, is equipped with 18 foot statues of all the presidents of the United States.Only in Virginia’s historic triangle and Presidents Park can visitors receive the entire span of the nation’s history from the first permanent English settlement at Jamestown...
Brookneal, Virginia
During his life, Patrick Henry lived in several homes, but this plantation in Brookneal on the Staunton River was his last residence and final resting place.Red Hill houses the largest collection of Patrick Henry memorabilia in the world. A painting by Peter Frederick Rothermel, is the best-known...
Fremont, Ohio
The Hayes Home is a 31-one room mansion and centerpiece of the Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center.Rutherford B. Hayes' uncle and guardian, Sardis Birchard, constructed the original portion of the home between 1859 and 1863 as a summer home he could share with his nephew and young family....
Lubec, Maine
This site was the vacation home to one of the nation's most influential Presidents, Frankilin D. Roosevelt, and his family.For many years, Franklin D. Roosevelt summered on Campobello Island. As an adult, he shared with his family the same active pursuits he enjoyed on the island as child. Although...
Fremont, Ohio
The Hayes Presidential Center contains the residence of Rutherford B. Hayes, 19th president of the United States, a library and museum, and the tomb of the president and his wife Lucy Webb HayesThe museum of the Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center was started by the President's second son,...
Oyster Bay, New York
Sagamore Hill was the home of Theodore Roosevelt, 26th President of the US, from 1885 until his death in 1919.Sagamore Hill is a destination for tens of thousands of visitors each year. People who appreciate history really enjoy visiting the site. It provides a fine example of a well-preserved 19th...
Beaverdam, Virginia
One of Virginia's oldest plantation houses, this was home to Patrick Henry and his large family during the Revolutionary War.Charles Chiswell obtained 9,976 acres on what was then the western part of New Kent County in 1717. He named his country home Scotchtown and imported a colony of Scots to...
Charles City, Virginia
Sherwood Forest Plantation was the home of President John Tyler from 1842 until his death in 1862. His family has continued to occupy the plantation ever since.The plantation, first recorded in a 1616 land grant, was originally known as Smith's Hundred. The house was built around 1720 and is a...
Dallas, Texas
With more than 400 photographs, 45 minutes of documentary films, and artifacts, this exhibition chronicles the assassination of John F. Kennedy and its aftermath.On November 22, 1963, the Texas School Book Depository building was the focus of world shock, grief, and outrage when President John F....
Chicago, Illinois
This scenic park south of downtown Chicago is the burial place of distinguished statesman Stephen Arnold Douglas (1813-1861).The Douglas Monument Association was organized in 1861 to build a suitable memorial at the gravesite. In 1864 the Association adopted the design of Illinois sculptor Leonard...
Hillsborough, New Hampshire
The 14th President of the United States, Franklin Pierce, spent his childhood in this historic home that is now preserved as a museum and available for tours.The Pierce Homestead was built in 1804 by Benjamin Pierce the year his son, Franklin, was born. The large spacious rooms, the hand stenciled...
White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia
The Greenbrier resort has been welcoming visitors since 1778 and is home to the Presidents Cottage Museum, the vacation site for 26 United States presidents.The Greenbrier is an award-winning resort located in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia. As a National Historic landmark, The Greenbrier's...
Nashville, Tennessee
Tour guides in period dress take visitors around the grounds of Andrew Jackson's estate.The Hermitage mansion has been meticulously restored to its 1837 appearance and today looks much as it did when Andrew Jackson returned to it after finishing his second term as President. After the home was...
Manhatten, New York
Against the trend of his adult life, Theodore Roosevelt was born in a New York City brownstone; visitors come here to catch a glimpse into the childhood of our 26th President.Theodore Roosevelt, the 26th President of the United States, lived at this site from his birth on October 27, 1858 until he...
Medora, North Dakota
Established in 1978, the park is comprised of three separate areas (110 square miles) of badlands in western North Dakota.Theodore Roosevelt first came to the badlands in September 1883 on a hunting trip. While here he became interested in the cattle business and invested in the Maltese Cross Ranch...
Washington, District Of Columbia
Located on the Potomac River Tidal Basin, the memorial, dedicated in 1943, has become a familiar and integral component of The National Mall's skyline.The words of Thomas Jefferson, some written more than 200 years ago, have shaped American ideals. Today, many of these impressive, stirring words...
Port Tobacco, Maryland
Haberdeventure, the 322-acre estate, was home to Maryland's youngest signer of the Declaration of Independence, Thomas Stone.Thomas Stone was just one member of a prominent Maryland family: his great-grandfather was given acreage in 1658 and began the family line, and his two brothers fought in the...
Richmond, Virginia
A home to the Randolph family and working farm for nearly 300 years, this plantation was Thomas Jefferson's boyhood home.
Tuckahoe was founded by the Randolph family, one of the preeminent colonial families in Virginia. They were a family with an enormous influence in shaping the habits,...
Washington, District Of Columbia
Martha Washington's granddaughter once hosted the brightest luminaries of early American politics at this gorgeous home; today, the site offers visitors a glimpse of nineteenth-century life.Martha Washington's granddaughter once hosted the brightest luminaries of early American politics at this...
St. Louis, Missouri
The Grant National Historic Site allows visitors to step into the 19th century home life of one of the Civil War's most prominent genrals and the nation's 18th president, Ulysses S. Grant.Ulysses S. Grant is known as the victorious Civil War general who saved the Union and the 18th President of the...
Oakland, California
The USS Potomac, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt's "Floating White House", is a vibrant part of the East Bay Waterfront that provides insight into FDR's life and legacy.The Potomac is open for docent-led dockside tours mid-January through mid-December. Tours are approximately 45 minutes long....
Danville, Illinois
The true house Museum is housed in a home built by pioneer physician William Fithian, who in his time, served as prairie legislator, horseback doctor, Civil War surgeon and personal friend of Abraham Lincoln. Dr. Fithian and Lincoln became friends when they both served in the Illinois legislature...