Articles related to "Historic Site"

On August 21, 1935, Congress passed the Historic Sites Act, allowing the National Park Service to designate National Historic Sites and expand its holdings.

Let kids discover and appreciate science, history, art and nature, on their level, with the NPS's Junior Ranger Programs. With booklets and badges the fun is guaranteed!

Apalachicola was once the third largest shipping port on the Gulf. Today this seaport town is known for oysters, fresh seafood and a vibrant downtown historic district.

On June 5, 1999, a huge crowd gathered to watch the moving of the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse to its new location.

Tours to Egypt can include El-Alamein Museum and British military cemetery near Alexandria. El-Alamein was the turning point of World War II's North African campaign.

The accomplishments of the wife of President Franklin Roosevelt are celebrated in a film biography and displays at the Hyde Park cottage where she lived after his death.

BC's birthplace provides children with many early Canadian things to see, learn and do at this beautifully restored and preserved fur-trading fort on the Fraser River.

The United States federal government designates a variety of historic landmarks including National Historic Landmarks and National Register of Historic Places listings.

Southern and central New Jersey are filled with attractions that tell the stories of the area's early history and its vital role in the founding of the United States.

Philadelphia is famed for its role in the struggle for independence. Thousands of visitors flock to the more famous sites. After that there is plenty more of interest....

Johnson's Island, site of a Civil War prison off shore in Lake Erie, is an ongoing archaeological dig, protecting it from development -- for now.

A day spent in the heart of Kentucky, the Bluegrass Region, is sure to please anyone who appreciates history and culture.

Get an overview of historic London on a bus tour that allows you to select your personal sites of interest.

Building foundations, garden stones, photographs and quotations from internees, plus a documentary film chronicle life of interned Japanese in Owens Valley camp.

Poland is multifaceted European country is where the contemporary and the medieval mix. Poland is a relatively reasonably priced vacation destination in Europe

The 40 hectare historic site of Port Arthur on the Tasman Peninsula, Tasmania, Australia is a restired penal colony from Australia's convict past.

Port Arthur, a restored convict penal settlement on the Tasman Peninsula, near Hobart, Tasmania, Australia has on offer several excellent and cheap tours of the site.

A growing city on the prairies, Medicine Hat Alberta combines the early First Nations and settlement history of southeastern Alberta with all a modern city can offer.

The only American President from Vermont, Coolidge was a true Yankee - thrifty, principled and community-oriented. Explore the man and his family home in Plymouth Notch.

The Bar U Ranch National Historic Site is a living museum capturing the life of early ranch cowhands and cowboys.

When the rush for silver began in 1903, the town now known as Cobalt in Ontario changed forever, and is now a designated National Historic Site of Canada.

Unprecedented immigration and raging epidemics in Europe and Great Britain prompted colonial authorities to set up a quarantine station in 1832.

Sleek 1930s architectural gem in Syracuse stands out as example of Art Deco architecture. New York State recognizes it with placement on historic register.

Project 66 reinstated the National Survey of Historic Sites and Places, and established National Historic Sites and the National Register of Historic Places

During winter, old windows let out the warm air and let in the cold. Not only does this reduce the comfort level, but it raids the wallet to pay for fuel.

A visit to two sights in Kentucky, only miles apart, provide a glimpse into the life of Abraham Lincoln.

Old Siamese capitals of Ayutthaya and Sukhothai are UNESCO World Heritage Sites and within easy reach of Thailand's modern capital Bangkok.

Bent's Old Fort, located along the Santa Fe Trail on the banks of Colorado's Arkansas River is now a National Historic site, reconstructed as it appeared in 1833.

Take a break from Cape Cod's beaches and cycle alongside ships to historic sites or just enjoy the view. Multiple access points allow families to enjoy shorter trips.

This is the place where the day first dawns, where whales frolic and stately icebergs drift. This is Cape Spear, Newfoundland, the easternmost point in North America.

Travel outside of Vancouver with the family to find kid-friendly activities and attractions in British Columbia.

What do Hank Williams, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr, Jefferson Davis and F. Scott Fitzgerald have in Common? They all lived in Montgomery, Alabama.

Hailes Abbey, once a major centre of pilgrimage, is now a romantic ruin. It sits in the shadow of the Cotswolds and is popular with tourists visiting the region.

Travel to Saskatchewan for historic attractions like Cypress Hills' Fort Walsh, Batoche National Historic Site, Fort Carlton and the Western Development Museum.

Take a day or two and explore some highlights within this region of KY. Learn about a past president, visit the home that inspired the state song, and taste KY bourbon.

From Civil War battlefields to French-Americans in Mobile, Alabama has a long, rich history. Alabama's two historical marker systems tell the story of Alabama's past.

Three national historic sites that were home to some of America's most famous figures are all within minutes of visitors to Hyde Park, in New York's Hudson River Valley.

Arizona's historical marker system is dormant, but the state has no lack of markers and landmarks. From ancient pueblo ruins to Route 66 kicks, it's all in Arizona.

Trompe d'Oeil, Vesunna gallo-roman and Périgord Museums in Périgueux, France. This is an area in south west France.

Visitors to St. John's, Newfoundland, can learn more about this capital city, and Canada's youngest province, at this showcase.

Pembrokeshire is rich in pre-historic sites, ancient woodlands and sandy beaches. Stay in a Victorian mansion with its own concert hall featuring top-class UK musicians

Visiting historic Nauvoo, IL can be an amazing experience for Latter-day Saints or those interested in Mormonism. Get the most out of the trip with this planning guide.

Visitors to Downtown Portland avoid parking problems by walking through Portland's city streets, or taking TriMet options, providing an excellent way to see the sites.

Golden beaches, cheap hotels as well as expensive hotels are available. To see traditional Sardinia you need to leave the Costa Smeralda and head inland to the Barbagio.

Abraham Lincoln spent 24 years in Springfield, Illinois. Visitors can trace his life here at key historic sites in 2009, the 200th anniversary of his birth.

The International Storytelling Center in Jonesborough Tennessee celebrates history and makes a fun and interesting day or weekend trip for visitors to eastern Tennessee.

Georgia has many places that are slightly off the beaten paths of its main interstates of 85, 285 and 75. Here are a few of the roads one should explore.

To enter the Hubbell Trading Post in the Navajo Nation of northeastern Arizona is to experience an authentic Old West moment. This is not just another souvenir shop.

Grand Pré Historic Site recalls Acadian life and the historic expulsion. Visit Grand Pré to see Evangeline, explore an archaeological dig, or taste the local wines.

If you enjoy visiting sites that have historical significance, then a trip to Old Fort Henry in Kingston won't disappoint. It's an active museum with lots to see.