Built in 1789 as the Philadelphia County Courthouse, this was where the U.S. Congress met from 1790 to 1800, when Philadelphia was America’s capital. In 1791, the Bill of Rights was ratified here.
Lt. Col. Hugh Tracey and architect George Bergstrom conceived this building's five-corner design during a feverish summer weekend early in World War II.
Located in Central Park since 1945, this statue depicts Wladyslaw Jagiello (1362-1434), the king of Poland and grand duke of Lithuania.
Dedicated in 1921, this statue depicts the 19th century, Venezuela-born general who has been referred to as the "George Washington of South America."
This granite statue of Hamilton, a Founding Father and co-author of the Federalist Papers, was donated by his grandson in 1880.
Built in 1723, this church, Boston’s oldest, played a role in Paul Revere’s famous ride on April 18, 1775.
Opened in 1951, this is the second-longest twin suspension bridge in the world and a memorial to American soldiers who served in 20th-century wars. The 1 billionth vehicle drove across in 2000.
It took 14 years and a team of 400 sculptors, led by Gutzon Borglum, to complete this massive "Shrine of Democracy," dedicated in 1941.
Operated by the Essex County Historical Society, this museum focuses on the local history and cultural heritage of the Champlain Valley and Central Adirondacks.
The golf course here was designed by noted golf architect Desmond Muirhead, who was known for unusual courses inspired by everything from fables to fish.
The first African American church in Birmingham, this was the site of a bombing by the Ku Klux Klan on September 16, 1963, which killed four girls.
The grounds of this hotel were used by the Continental Army in 1775 prior to the American Revolution. The porch of this hotel is known for Franklin D. Roosevelt’s promotions for each of his campaigns
This Hotel has been owned & run by the same family since it opened in 1886. This Hotel is one of only three designated Literary Landmark hotels in the United States.
Opened in 1958 to recognize the career of former Cincinnati Reds players, managers & executives. The Cincinnati Chapter of Commerce helped promote the inductions in 1958 which were voted by Reds fans.
In1919, Judge John Barton Payne, a prominent Virginian who held high offices in law and national politics, donated his entire collection of 50 paintings. VMFA did not open until 1936.
The General Assembly of Virginia 1st authorized the Memorial in 1950. After the Korean War the memorial was reconstructed to include the Korean War as well as WWII;completed in 1955 dedicated in 1956
Founded in 1701, it’s the 3rd-oldest institution of higher education in the US. It is known for notable alumni, including 5 US presidents, 17 US Supreme Court Justices & several foreign heads of state
The Alamo battle only lasted 13 days in 1836. The US fought against an army of 4,000 men displaying courage & self-sacrifice even though they were defeated by the Mexican army.
Built at the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard & launched in 1942 just a year after the attack on Pearl Harbor, bringing the US into WWII. It was the 2nd ship the Navy named in honor of New Jersey
The Kennedy Space Center was created in competition with the Soviet Union & was authorized in 1958 during the administration of President Dwight D. Eisenhower
This museum began in 1985 & has been operated by Jacksonville Maritime Museum Society, Inc. It has a collection, from large scale models of ships of the Mayflower to artifacts dating to 1562.
This is the first lighthouse established by the new territorial American Government in 1824. During WWII the Coast Guard trained in St. Augustine & used the lighthouse as a lookout for enemy vessels.
Founded in 1924 as the Jacksonville Fine Arts Society & was the first organization in Jacksonville devoted to the visual arts. MOCA opened in 1948 & was first known as the Jacksonville Museum of Art.
This zoo opened in 1914 but has since relocated to its current location at Trout River. The 1st major purchase was an Asian elephant bought in 1926 after local school children raised money for her.
Montpelier estate was formed in 1723 when Ambrose Madison, President James Madison's grandfather, and his brother-in-law, Thomas Chew, were deeded 4,675 acres in the newly opened Piedmont of Virginia.
President James Monroe & wife, Elizabeth made this their home from 1799 to 1823. After the Monroes' death, the name of their farm was changed from "Highland" to "Ash Lawn". Today both names are used.
Monticello was founded in 1923 by the Jefferson Foundation. It has over 2,500 acres of Jefferson’s original land which includes many historical plant varieties that Jefferson himself had collected as
Founded in 1838, it is the United States' first municipal rural cemetery. This cemetery is the permanent home of Susan B. Anthony, General E. G. Marshall, & Charles S. Baker.
In 1991 the Sam Patch packet boat from Corn Hill Landing was launched into downtown Rochester. This was the first docking of a commercial vessel in downtown Rochester in thirty years.
