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.
Steamtown, which was officially added to the Park System in 1986, occupies about 40 acres of the former Scranton Yards, housing the largest collection of steam-era locomotives and cars in the country. Read about Steamtown National Historic Site. See more »
Gettysburg National Military Park offers a wide variety of activities and tours including bus horseback riding guided bicycle trips and private car tours. Find out more about family vacations to Gettysburg National Military Park.
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Harpers Ferry located at the confluence of the Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers features picturesque streets museums and exhibits battlefields and hiking trails. Learn more about Harpers Ferry National Historical Park.
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Historic Jamestowne is where settlers formed the first permanent English colony. Archaeologists have unearthed a wealth of artifacts at the site. Visitors can tour its excavations and the few structures that remain. Read about Jamestown vacations.
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Hands-on history awaits your children when they tour Independence Hall. Kids will enjoy high-tech exhibits at the National Constitution Center and sights such as the famous Liberty Bell. Find out more about Philadelphia's Independence Hall.
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Mount Vernon paints a picture of the home and lifestyle of the nation's first President. Lovingly restored and full of memorabilia Mount Vernon offers visitors a trip through history. Learn more about Mount Vernon and its treasures.
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Natchez Trace originated thousands of years ago. Big animals such as deer and bison were the first to tramp along what became the Old Natchez Trace, and then the Choctaw and Chickasaw tribes used it. Learn about family vacations to Natchez Trace.
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Visitors to the National Mall in Washington D.C. can explore 2.5 miles of museums outdoor activities and history from the banks of the Potomac to the U.S. Capitol. Find out more about the National Mall.
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Old Sturbridge Village just an hour's drive outside Boston is the largest outdoor living-history museum in the northeast featuring 40 exhibits historic games boat rides and music programs. Learn more about Old Sturbridge Village.
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Laid out by William Penn in 1682, Old City today would surely astonish him. It was a lowly waterfront district until artists began buying lofts, restoring dilapidated buildings, and introducing theater companies. Read about vacations to the Old City.
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Plimoth Plantation is a living-history museum that transports visitors back to the 17th century. The site features a variety of educational programs and exhibits. Find out more about Plimoth Plantation.
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People flock to Plymouth, Massachusetts, to watch whales, relax on the beach, kayak, and see the famous ten-ton granite boulder: Plymouth Rock is hallowed as the place where the Pilgrims set foot in America. Read about vacation to Plymouth Rock.
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Salem calls itself "The City of Witches," so named for that harrowing seven-month period in 1692 when the townspeople put 19 innocent people to death. Learn more about family vacations in Salem.
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St. Augustine Florida is the oldest permanently inhabited city in the United States. Founded in 1565 it's filled with reminders of its early Spanish history. Learn more about this family vacation destination.
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Statue of Liberty boat tours typically stop at historic Ellis Island -- where 12 million immigrants passed through between 1892 and 1954. Find out more about the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island.
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On April 14, 1865, John Wilkes Booth entered the presidential box at Ford's Theatre and shot President Abraham Lincoln. Read about Ford's Theatre National Historic Site
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A footpath weaves through Fort Bowie National Historic Site, roughly paralleling a historic military wagon road past ruins and reminders of the bloody fight for control of Apache Pass. Learn about Fort Bowie National Historic Site.
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Fort Davis National Historic Site has the most impressive remains of any Indian Wars frontier fort. The building has also earned a spot in history as the first military fort in western Texas. Check out Fort Davis National Historic Site.
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Fort Laramie National Historic Site lies near the confluence of the North Platte and Laramie rivers and preserves the first permanent white settlement in Wyoming. Learn about Fort Laramie National Historic Site.
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Fort Larned in Kansas is one of the country's best-preserved frontier posts of its era. Today, nine original buildings outline the five-acre parade ground in what is now the Fort Larned National Historic Site. Read about Larned National Historic Site
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Many people mistakenly believe that Jamestown was the first English colony in what is now the United States, but the real site of the first colony was Roanoke Island, a place shrouded in mystery. Learn more about Fort Raleigh National Historic Site.
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