Combining history and heritage, the Westminster Burial Ground captivates tourists, scholars and literary enthusiasts alike, eager to delve into Poe’s legacy and the cemetery’s architectural beauty.
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Flip Out at the Roanoke Pinball Museum
Rediscover the joy of your childhood at the Roanoke Pinball Museum, where you can play on the museum’s collection of more than 70 pinball machines!
Explore Nike Missile Site BA-79: A Cold War Relic in Our Backyard
Experience this cool Cold War history and explore a nuclear missile bunker that’s right in your backyard!
Eisenhower Farm National Historic Site: A Window into Leadership and Legacy
Explore the home and farm of President Dwight D. Eisenhower, which served as a retreat and meeting place during his presidency and offers insights into his life and leadership.
The Heart of American History: The National Museum of African American History and Culture
Discover the profound journey through African American history, culture, and resilience at the National Museum of African American History and Culture, a must-visit destination on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.
Gettysburg’s Civilian Casualty: The Jennie Wade House Experience
Uncover the moving story of Gettysburg’s only civilian casualty and gain a deeper understanding of civilian life during the Civil War at this house museum!
Find Baseball Bliss at the Little League Museum
This museum celebrates the enduring spirit of youth sportsmanship that continues to resonate worldwide.
In the Footsteps of the Past: Exploring Stagg Hall and Historic Port Tobacco
Historic Port Tobacco and Stagg Hall is an interesting part of Maryland history.
Ship Ahoy! Exploring Erie’s Seafaring History at the Maritime Museum
Step aboard the USS Niagara, navigate through history, and uncover Erie’s maritime secrets at the Erie Maritime Museum—an immersive voyage awaits!
Guiding Light: John Donahoo’s Legacy and the Concord Point Lighthouse
This iconic lighthouse has watched over sailors navigating the Upper Chesapeake Bay for nearly 150 years!
Melrose Caverns Offers Stalactites, Stalagmites, and Stories
Melrose Caverns, near Harrisonburg VA, offer Civil War history and artifacts, as well as stalactites and stalagmites.
Exploring Brethren and Mennonite Heritage in the Shenandoah Valley
This interesting museum explores the heritage of Brethren and Mennonites in the Shenandoah Valley.
From Battlefields to Beaux-Arts: The Story of Anderson House
This historic house museum in Washington DC has many stories to tell!
Kinzua Bridge State Park: A Tale of Innovation, Destruction and Renewal
Kinzua Bridge State Park sits in McKean County, PA, in north-central Pennsylvania. This state park’s focal point is the once proud Kinzua Viaduct. Do you enjoy weird railroad history? Check out the abandoned Coburn Rail Tunnel in Centre County! Built in 1882 by the Phoenix Iron Company, this engineering marvel stretched 2,053 feet long and […]
Explore Gettysburg’s History in the Beyond the Battlefield Museum
Gettysburg offers so much more history than “just” the famous battle — explore it all at this family-friendly museum!