Articles related to "Historic Sites"



Kids and the National Park Service
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!
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Calvin Coolidge Historic Site
The only U.S. President from Vermont, Coolidge was a true Yankee - thrifty, principled and community-oriented. Explore the man and his family home in Plymouth Notch.
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Cape Hatteras Lighthouse
On June 5, 1999, a huge crowd gathered to watch the moving of the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse to its new location.
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Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site
The home of "America's Troubador" is open for public tours.
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H is for Historic Sites
The Adirondacks are bookended between two important historic sites - Fort Ticonderoga National Historic Landmark to the north, and the Saratoga National Historical Park to the south. Each marks an important site in our nation's history, and each has many great programs and activities to offer.
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Help Wanted: Preservationisit and History Buffs
Every year, historic homes, buildings and sites faii victim to "progress". Some, as the Poe House, very important to our history. What's happening, and how you can help.
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Historic Sites in Pennsylvania
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....
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Learning Through Literary Tours
Tours of historic sites can enrich the study of literature.
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Manzanar, California Historic Site
Building foundations, garden stones, photographs and quotations from internees, plus a documentary film chronicle life of interned Japanese in Owens Valley camp.
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Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings State Historic Site
Tour the historic home of the author of <i>The Yearling</I>.
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Poland Travel: Historic Sites
Poland is multifaceted European country is where the contemporary and the medieval mix. Poland is a relatively reasonably priced vacation destination in Europe
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Port Arthur Historic Site Tasmania
The 40 hectare historic site of Port Arthur on the Tasman Peninsula, Tasmania, Australia is a restired penal colony from Australia's convict past.
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Port Arthur Historic Site Tours,
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.
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Port Arthur, Accessible Tasmania
Port Arthur Historic Site has an intriguing convict history from the nineteenth century. It is a beautiful and accessible site. This is an overview of the history.
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Remember the Ladies: The Women's Rights National Historical Park
1998 marked the 150th anniversary of the First Womens' Rights Convention held in Seneca Falls, New York. This brief overview provides a description and history of the Women's Rights Historical Park located in Seneca Falls, New York, authorized in 1980, to preserve and protect those sites that played such a key role during the Convention.
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A Living Cowboy Museum
The Bar U Ranch National Historic Site is a living museum capturing the life of early ranch cowhands and cowboys.
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A Winter Journey to Nova Scotia
The author pays an off-season visit to Halifax, Nova Scotia, which is not just a summertime destination.
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Bent's Old Fort on the Santa Fe
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.
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Biking Cape Cod Canal: Cape Side
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.
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Cape Spear, Newfoundland
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.
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Edgar Allan Poe--Family Homes and Catacombs
Celebrate October with tours to Edgar Allan Poe literary sites.
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Museums in Périgueux
Trompe d'Oeil, Vesunna gallo-roman and Périgord Museums
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Newfoundland Museum: The Rooms
Visitors to St. John's, Newfoundland, can learn more about this capital city, and Canada's youngest province, at this showcase.
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Port Arthur Access - Blind, Deaf
Port Arthur is an accessible historic site in Tasmania. Information for visually and hearing impaired, claustrophobics, and a note about the dark history.
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Port Arthur for Wheelchair Users
Details of what wheelchair users and slow walkers can expect at Port Arthur Historic Site.
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Puerto Rico,1st Port of Call: Millennium Series 7
First Port of Call is Puerto Rico. We arrive early in the morning at the Port of Old San Juan. The warm tropical sun shines overhead as we travel down the highway to The El Yunque rainforest, situated on a lush green mountainside. El Yunque boasts many unique species of flora and fauna. It is both beautiful and interesting. The island also has a variety of warm sandy beaches. historic and picturesque streets in Old San Juan. Visit historic El Morrow fort. Tips. There are also great Links and Lots of Photos. Please feel free to start a discussion, or make a comment. Please join me.
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Take History Home With You in Frederick County Maryland
In Frederick County Maryland, visit historic sites--and shop for antiques.
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Time Traveling: Planning Your Next Civil War Visit, Part I
When you start making summer vacation plans this year, why not include a visit to one or more war-related sites along the way? This article series will try to give you a few ideas to help you get started in planning a Civil War visit.
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Time Traveling: Planning Your Next Civil War Visit, Part II
Whether you plan on visiting a National Park Service site or a smaller state or local-run park, information about your destination is usually as close as your nearest computer.
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Time Traveling: Planning Your Next Civil War Visit, Part III
The time of year you visit a battlefield park can make a difference in more ways than one. And how are you going to carry everything when you go for a hike through the park?
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Time Traveling: Planning Your Next Civil War Visit, Part IV
It's always best to start at the beginning. Which for us is the visitors center. And don't forget that reading material when you head out into the park.
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Time Traveling: Planning Your Next Civil War Visit, Part V
I've heard it said that any day is a good day at a Civil War park. No argument here. And certain times of day are the best of all. But no matter the time or the day or the park you choose, the best thing you can do is simply to get going.
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Visit Old Fort Henry
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.
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A Weekend In Wisconsin - Day 2
Follow the second day of a weekend adventure in the Southwest corner of Wisconsin.
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Aqaba,Jordan. Sun, Sand and Sea
The Red Sea resort of Aqaba looks set to become next summer's boom destination, offering a unique mix of experiences from the cultural to the culinary.
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Beacon Hill of Boston MA
Visitors grasp the distinct quality of the Beacon Hill area during walking tours. Stable populations, historic architecture and urban horticulture add up to a community.
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Beyond the Calgary Stampede
Pancake Breakfasts, Bar U Ranch, and the Rosebud Dinner Theatre.
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BIRDS OF A FEATHER
If you are planning a trip to Victoria British Columbia, you may want to consider staying at Birds of a Feather Bed and Breakfast. Hosts Annette and Dieter have a way of making their guests feel right at home. Your stay here will certainly be a memorable one.
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California History on Highway 395
A ghost town, a native plant garden, a World War II internment camp and museums with everything from rail cars to movie memorabilia relate Eastern California history.
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Dr Martin Luther King Jnr
40 years ago civil rights leader, Dr Martin Luther King Jnr was assassinated by James Earl Ray at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tennessee.
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Elgin/Winter Garden Theatre Ghosts
A two-year restoration project at the Elgin and Winter Garden Theatres in Toronto, Ontario, has triggered frequent paranormal activity.
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Fort Calgary, Boer War Memorial
The North-West Mounted Police built Fort Calgary and later served as some of Canada's first soldiers in a foreign war.
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Free Tours At Port Arthur
Visit Australia's convict past at Port Arthur Historic Site on the Tasman Peninsula near Hobart, Tasmania, Australia. Free tours are offered with a two-day entry pass.
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Santa Cruz Travel Itinerary
This article highlights the must see stops for visitors who have only one or two days in Santa Cruz, California.
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SIGNAL HILL, NEWFOUNDLAND
Years before ship-to-shore radios were invented, signalmen watched the treacherous waters of the Atlantic Ocean for ships headed into the harbor at St. John's.
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The Greeting Card Garden Syndrome: Are You Afflicted? - Part II
A comparison of purist and old-fashioned or tradtional gardeners. A look at the joys and pitfalls each might encounter in pursuing a unique style.
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The Little House Guidebook - Family Vacation Fun
Want to take a terrific family vacation this summer? Then this is the book for you if you're a fan of the Little House on the Prairie books.
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US: Kentucky Travel Facts & Trivia
United States: Information on the Bourbon Festival & the birthplaces of Mohammad Ali, KFC, Jim Beam whiskey, mint Julep, Jefferson Davis and Abraham Lincoln.
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Portugal’s Ten Best Sights
Portugal is filled with exciting travel experiences, don't miss sites, hilltop castles, gardens and beautiful scenery, so it's hard to pick only 10 best places to visit
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CHURCHILL MANITOBA: Polar Bear Capital of the World
Most of us have seen polar bears at the zoo but have you ever wished to view them in their natural habitat? If so, plan a trip to Churchill, Manitoba - The Polar Bear Capital of the World.
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