The preservation of the America's historic sites and landmarks is key in maintaining the integrity of these sites. Discover the birthplace of Lincoln, the home of Franklin D. Roosevelt and more.
Theodore Roosevelt, who was nicknamed "Teedie" by his family, was born in 1858 in a typical New York brownstone in Manhattan's most fashionable residential district. Learn more about Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site. See more »
Fifty-six steps, one per year in Lincoln's life, lead to the entrance of a granite temple at the Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historic Site. In the temple is a one-room log cabin. Read about vacations to the Lincoln birthplace Historic Site.
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Just south of Boston, in the small city of Quincy, is the Adams National Historical Park, former home to five generations of the Adams family, including two Presidents. Learn more about Adams National Historical Park.
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The Allegheny Portage Railroad, completed in 1834, was a system of mountain rails, reducing the travel time from Pittsburgh to Philadelphia to four days instead of 23. Read more about Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site.
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The Andrew Johnson National Historic Site serves as a memorial to the tailor who became President after Abraham Lincoln. Check out Andrew Johnson National Historic Site.
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A 1.5-mile tour through the Boston African-American National Historic Site transports visitors to the time when African Americans struggled for independence and citizenship. Read about vacations to the Boston African-American National Historic Site.
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When the U.S. Supreme Court issued its historic ruling on the Brown v. Board of Education case, Chief Justice Warren stated that education is the very foundation of good citizenship. Read more about the Brown v. Board of Education Historic Site.
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A trip to the Carl Sandburg National Historic Site in North Carolina is a chance to sample the idyllic life led by this poet, author, lecturer, minstrel, political activist, and social thinker. Learn about Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site.
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Charles Pinckney National Historic Site in the South Carolina low country is dedicated to a man who fought in the Revolutionary War and helped shape the Constitution of the United States. Learn about Charles Pinckney National Historic Site.
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In 1673, Indian guides showed French explorers a short land route that connected the Great Lakes with the Mississippi River System. Learn about the memorial to that discovery, the Chicago Portage National Historic Site, that preserves that vital link
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Christiansted National Historic Site includes the elegant buildings and eighteenth-century fort on the waterfront of St. Croix Island, and dates back to the days when the Danes ruled the Virgin Islands. Read about Christiansted National Historic Site
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The Clara Barton National Historic Site in Maryland preserves the home of the founder of the American Red Cross and famous "Angel of the Battlefield" -- a woman who went beyond the traditional role. Learn about the Clara Barton National Historic Site
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Edgar Allan Poe is best known for his gripping tales of terror, but he also had a gift for romantic poetry. Learn how visitors to the Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site in Philadelphia can contemplate both sides of the multi-talented writer.
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Sickly and hard of hearing, young Thomas Edison was not much of a student and left school when he was a teen. Edison went on to become a highly successful inventor with hundreds of patents to his name. Read about the Edison National Historic Site.
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The Eisenhower National Historic Site was once the farmhouse of Dwight D. Eisenhower who, unlike many Presidents, owes his rise to the presidency more to his accomplishments than to family wealth. Learn more about Eisenhower National Historic Site.
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Eleanor Roosevelt is the only First Lady with a park site dedicated to her memory. Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site preserves Eleanor's personal retreat, which President Franklin Roosevelt carved out of a corner of his family's Hyde Park esta
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Overlooking the San Ramon Valley and distant Mount Diablo in California, Tao House was once home to Eugene O'Neill, one of America's greatest playwrights. Learn more about the site dedicated to his life and work.
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Nearly four million visitors come to Arlington National Cemetery annually. Most come to pay respect to loved ones, to honor the leaders interred here, or to thank the more than 300,000 people buried here. Learn about vacations to Arlington Cemetery.
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St. Augustine Castillo de San Marcos and its 25 acres of old parade grounds are a St. Augustine must-see. The fortress, built by Spaniards between 1672 and 1695, is a marvel of a Renaissance relic. Learn about vacations to the Castillo de San Marcos.
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Colonial Williamsburg is like taking a trip through history. This living history center is alive with the past. Learn more about Colonial Williamsburg.
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The Freedom Trail in Boston Massachusetts is a 2.5-mile walking trail featuring 16 of America's most historic sites such as Boston Common and the house of Paul Revere. Find out more about Freedom Trail.
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