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Horseshoe Bend National Military Park Horseshoe Bend National Military Park
Daviston, Alabama

In the spring of 1814, General Andrew Jackson and an army of 3,300 men attacked 1,000 U

Idaho Military History Museum Idaho Military History Museum
Boise, Idaho

Exhibits at this museum founded in 1995 cover a large array of military related topics,

Idaho State Veterans Cemetery Idaho State Veterans Cemetery
Boise, Idaho

The facility has a Memorial Walk, public restrooms, an information kiosk and is open da

Indiana World War Memorial Plaza Historic District Indiana World War Memorial Plaza Historic District
Indianapolis, Indiana

Construction began on the Indiana World War Memorial Plaza in 1919 to honor the America

Iwo Jima Memorial Iwo Jima Memorial
Arlington, Virginia

The Marine Corps War Memorial stands as a symbol of this grateful Nation's esteem for t

Jackson Barracks Military Museum Jackson Barracks Military Museum
New Orleans, Louisiana

The Museum features historic battalion flags, parade uniforms, honors and decorations d

Jacksonville Museum Of Military History Jacksonville Museum Of Military History
Jacksonville, Arkansas

The Jacksonville Museum of Military History's tradition of service began when the build

Kentucky Historical Society History Campus Kentucky Historical Society History Campus
Frankfort , Kentucky

Located in downtown Frankfort, the campus includes the Kentucky Military Museum, housed

Korean War Veterans Memorial Korean War Veterans Memorial
Washington, District Of Columbia

Nineteen stainless steel sculptures stand silently under the watchful eye of a sea of f

Lake Champlain Maritime Museum Lake Champlain Maritime Museum
Vergennes, Vermont

Focusing on the maritime history and nautical archaeology of the Champlain Valley, the

Lci (l) 713 Lci (l) 713
Vancouver, Washington

The LCI (L) 713 was originally built at the Lawley Shipyards in Neponset, Massachusetts

Lincoln Home National Historic Site Lincoln Home National Historic Site
Springfield, Illinois

Abraham Lincoln left his home of seventeen years to serve

Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument
Big Horn County, Montana

This area memorializes one of the last armed efforts of the Northern Plains Indians to

Louisiana Military Museum Louisiana Military Museum
Ruston, Louisiana

The Louisiana Military Museum is the newest addition to the Secretary of State's museum

Macarthur Memorial Macarthur Memorial
Norfolk, Virginia

The museum is housed in Norfolk's nineteenth-century City Hall, which is both a Virgini

Manassas National Battlefield Park Manassas National Battlefield Park
Manassas, Virginia

In the summer of 1861, enthusiastic volunteers in colorful

Mandarin Store And Post Office Mandarin Store And Post Office
Jacksonville, Florida

In the 1800s, Mandarin was a small farming village that shipped oranges, grapefruit, le

Mariners' Museum Mariners' Museum
Newport News, Virginia

A large and comprehensive maritime history museum, this treasure house contains an impr

Maritime Center At The Historic Coast Guard Station Maritime Center At The Historic Coast Guard Station
St. Simons Island, Georgia

The museum went under complete renovation in 2005 and has been converted into a center

Maritime Museum Of San Diego Maritime Museum Of San Diego
San Diego, California

The Maritime Museum of San Diego's collection includes educational displays about marit

Maryland Military Historical Society Maryland Military Historical Society
Baltimore, Maryland

This museum emphasizes the past and present of Maryland military history, including the

Mcrd San Diego Command Museum And Historical Society Mcrd San Diego Command Museum And Historical Society
San Diego, California

San Diego’s Recruit Depot is the oldest operating Marine Corps installation on the West

Mine Creek Battlefield Mine Creek Battlefield
Pleasanton, Kansas

On October 25, 1864, approximately 2,800 Union troops attacked and

Minuteman Missile National Historic Site Minuteman Missile National Historic Site
Philip, South Dakota

Mississippi Armed Forces Museum Mississippi Armed Forces Museum
Camp Shelby, Mississippi

The Armed Forces Museum Building features over 16,000 square feet in exhibit space, a t

Montana Military Museum Montana Military Museum
Fort Harrison, Montana

Spearheading the effort to develop the Montana Military Museum, now five years in the m

Moores Creek National Battlefield Moores Creek National Battlefield
Currie, North Carolina

The battle is commemorated annually during the last full weekend in February.

Motts Military Museum Motts Military Museum
Groveport, Ohio

Motts Military Museum was founded by Warren E.

Mount Calvert Historical And Archaeological Park Mount Calvert Historical And Archaeological Park
Upper Marlboro, Maryland

Mount Calvert's rich archaeological and historical resources represent over 8,000 years

Mount Independence Mount Independence
Orwell, Vermont

During that historic summer, 12,000 soldiers built a massive fort

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