Before D.C., There Was Boonsboro: The Original Washington Monument

This historic stone tower predates its famous D.C. counterpart. Whether you’re a history buff or a hiker on the Appalachian Trail, explore the monument’s storied past and the sweeping views that await at the top.

Explore the Historic Significance of Gettysburg National Cemetery

rows of identical white marble gravestones against green grass background

No visit to Gettysburg National Military Park is complete without also visiting the Gettysburg National Cemetery. The cemetery came into being in 1863, after the famous Battle of Gettysburg. Just as famously, President Abraham Lincoln gave his Gettysburg Address here, at the cemetery’s dedication ceremony, just a few months after the battle. Attracting thousands of […]

Every Soldier Has a Story at the National Museum of the U.S. Army

National Museum of the U.S. Army

The National Museum of the U.S. Army isn’t your father’s military museum, not by a long shot. This high-tech, modern museum connects America’s past with its present through soldiers’ voices, experiences and stories. Within its walls, you’ll learn about the stories of innumerable individual soldiers — the men and women of all heritages who have […]