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Shirley Plantation Shirley Plantation
Charles City, Virginia

Shirley Plantation is Virginia's first plantation and one of the first economic engines

Sitka National Historical Park Sitka National Historical Park
Sitka,

All that remains of this last major conflict between Europeans and Alaska Natives is th

Society Of Founders Of Norwich & Leffingwell House Museum Society Of Founders Of Norwich & Leffingwell House Museum
Norwich, Connecticut

The Christopher Leffingwell House is unique in illustrating the development from 17th c

Socorro Mission Socorro Mission
El Paso, Texas

The original Franciscan mission, Nuestra Señora de la Concepción del Socorro, was found

Sotterley Plantation Sotterley Plantation
Hollywood, Maryland

The oldest remaining Tidewater plantation, Sotterley is now a National Historic Landmar

South Carolina National Heritage Corridor South Carolina National Heritage Corridor
Edgefield, South Carolina

From Table Rock Mountain to the wharves of McClellanville, the Heritage Corridor is a s

Spanish Governor's Palace Spanish Governor's Palace
San Antonio, Texas

The Spanish Governor's Palace is an excellent example of a large Spanish colonial townh

St. Clement's Island Potomac River Museum St. Clement's Island Potomac River Museum
Colton's Point, Maryland

This museum overlooks and focuses on the history of St.

St. Lucie County Historical Museum St. Lucie County Historical Museum
Fort Pierce, Florida

This county museum features a collection of artifacts and relics, including uniforms fr

St. Photios Greek Orthodox National Shrine St. Photios Greek Orthodox National Shrine
St. Augustine, Florida

The story of the first Greek migration to America, occurring in 1768, is retold in St.

Stratford Hall Plantation Stratford Hall Plantation
Stratford, Virginia

Stratford Hall is one of the great houses of American history.

Strathearn Historical Park And Museum Strathearn Historical Park And Museum
Simi Valley, California

The museum presents the area's history in three sections: the Chumash Indian period, th

Strawbery Banke Museum Strawbery Banke Museum
Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Strawbery Banke, Inc., an organization taking its name from the earliest settlement, wa

Submerged Heritage Preserve Program Submerged Heritage Preserve Program
Lake George, New York

Marked by buoys and open to divers are seven of the 900 bateaux used during the British

Talbot County Museum & Gardens Talbot County Museum & Gardens
Easton, Maryland

The Historical Society of Talbot County promotes the heritage of the area in its museum

Tampa Bay History Center Tampa Bay History Center
Tampa, Florida

December 2008 will not only bring a comfortably cool climate to central west Florida; i

Temecula Valley Museum Temecula Valley Museum
Temecula, California

Take a step back in time and experience the rich history of the Temecula Valley from it

The American Independence Museum The American Independence Museum
Exeter, New Hampshire

In 1985, a Dunlap Broadside of the Declaration of Independence was found in the Ladd-Gi

The Cabildo The Cabildo
New Orleans, Louisiana

The Cabildo was the seat of colonial government in New Orleans, Louisiana; declared a N

The Fort At No. 4 Living History Museum The Fort At No. 4 Living History Museum
Charlestown, New Hampshire

The museum offers tours given by guides dressed in the traditional 18th century garb.

The Greenbrier The Greenbrier
White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia

The Greenbrier is an award-winning resort located in White Sulphur Springs, West Virgin

The Living History Park The Living History Park
North Augusta , South Carolina

The Olde Towne Preservation Association preserves the heritage and character of North A

The Powder Magazine The Powder Magazine
Charleston, South Carolina

Construction began on The Powder Magazine in 1712 and was completed by 1713, making it

Three Village Historical Society Three Village Historical Society
Setauket, New York

The Three Village Historical hung its sign outside the Society Headquarters at 93 North

Tryon Palace Tryon Palace
New Bern, North Carolina

Tryon Palace is a modern recreation of the original palace, which served as the royal g

Tucker House Tucker House
Centreville, Maryland

This Federal-style home is the primary headquarters of the Queen Anne's Historical Soci

Tumacacori National Historic Park Tumacacori National Historic Park
Tumacacori, Arizona

Tumacácori NHP protects three Spanish colonial mission ruins in southern Arizona: Tumac

Valentine Varian House Valentine Varian House
Bronx, New York

Blacksmith Isaac Valentine built this four-level fieldstone farmhouse in 1758 near the

Van Cortlandt House Museum Van Cortlandt House Museum
Bronx, New York

Merchant Jacobus Van Cortlandt began purchasing land in the Bronx in 1694.

Virgin Islands National Park Virgin Islands National Park
St. John, Virgin Islands (U.S.)

The park includes areas of clear turquoise water and lush green mountains, and a total

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