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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Illinois: Old State Capitol
The fifth capitol building of Illinois. Site of Lincoln's House Divided Speech.
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in New Jersey: Abbott Farm
Largest known Indian Woodland village archaeological site inhabited from 500 BC to 500 AD.
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in New York: Fort Ticonderoga
Site of important battles in both French and Indian War and American Revolution.
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in South Dakota: Molstad Village
A fortified prehistoric village of five circular house rings enclosed by a ditch comprises this archaeological site. It represents a transitional period as the Mandan, Hidatsa, and Arikara peoples arose from the mixing of Central Plains...
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Alabama: Dexter Avenue Baptist Church
Martin Luther King, Jr. was the pastor of this church from 1954 to 1960. The Montgomery Improvement Association, which was headed by Dr. King, had its headquarters in the church and organized the Montgomery Bus Boycott from this site in...
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Hawaii: Wailua Complex of Heiaus
An archaeological site with four heiaus.
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Connecticut: Joseph Webb House
Site of the 1781 American Revolutionary War conference between General George Washington and French General Rochambeau.
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in New York: Saratoga Spa State Park
Site of only active geysers in Eastern U.S.; popular resort for wealthy in early 20th century.
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in California: San Diego Presidio
The first fortified presidio, it along with the first mission, San Diego Mission Church, paved the way for Spanish colonization of California. No structures remain, but the site is now located in Presidio Park.
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Washington (State): B Reactor
The B-Reactor at Hanford Site, Washington, was the first large scale plutonium production reactor ever built. The project was commissioned under the Manhattan Project, during World War II, to develop the first nuclear weapons.
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in New Jersey: Hermitage
A stone house where George Washington stayed during the United States Revolutionary War, it was later the site of the wedding of Aaron Burr and Theodosia Prevost. Now a museum.
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Nebraska: Fort Atkinson
Site of the original Council Bluffs.
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in New York: Fort St. Frederic
Mostly destroyed by French forces in French and Indian War; British used site for Fort Crown Point.
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in New Jersey: Boxwood Hall
Home of Elias Boudinot, president of the Continental Congress, site of George Washington's luncheon before his inauguration, home of Jonathan Dayton, signer of the Declaration of Independence.
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Virginia: Five Forks Battlefield
Site of Battle of Five Forks, where Lee's flank was turned, leading to virtual end of the American Civil War in 1865.
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in New York: Newtown Battlefield
Site of only major battle of the Sullivan Expedition, a decisive victory by General John Sullivan over of Loyalist-Indian forces led by Joseph Brant, in August 1779.
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Utah: Danger Cave
Archaeological site featuring artifacts of the Desert Culture from ca. 9500 BCE until ca. 500 CE.
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in California: Rogers Dry Lake
Centerpiece of Edwards Air Force Base, this endorheic desert salt pan in the Mojave Desert has the worlds largest Compass Rose and the worlds largest runway at 7.2 miles. It is one of the alternate Space Shuttle landing sites.
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National Park Service: Teaching With Historic Places: Roadside Attractions
This captivating site explores American's love of road trips and includes critical thinking questions and eye-catching pictures. Discover funny and unique roadside attractions throughout America, from buildings shaped like milk bottles...
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National Park Service: Women's History Month
This site highlights historic properties listed in the National Register, National Register publications, and National Park units which commemorate the events and people, the designs and achievements that help illustrate the contribution...
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National Park Service: Californio to American: A Study in Cultural Change
This site has a lesson about the ranching industry, creation of California towns and the changes over time. Contains information, inquiry question, historical context, maps, readings, and images.
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National Park Service: Now We Are at War
A good look at the impact of geography in regard to the Battle of Bunker/Breed's Hill. Site offers a great lesson plan put together by a Park Ranger from the battleground park.
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National Park Service: Journey Through Hallowed Ground
At this site from National Park System you can meander through Virginia's Piedmont and view beautiful landscapes and buildings while learning the history of the area. This trail is the result of many organizations working together to...
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National Portrait Gallery: 1846: Portrait of a Nation
This site provides a glimpse into the United States in the year 1846. James Polk was president and the Westward Expansion was in full force. The site has nice historical photographs.