Explore Catoctin Furnace’s rich history and learn why this iron-making village was so important to America’s history.
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Explore History You Didn’t Learn in School at the National Museum of the American Indian
Discover what you missed in history class at this iconic museum on the National Mall.
Arlington House: The Mysterious House on the Hill
Often overshadowed by the national cemetery surrounding it, Arlington House is a worthy daytrip destination in its own right.
Serving Sentences of Eternity at Old Franklin Jail Ghost Hunt
Discover what haunts Old Franklin Jail for yourself!
Honoring Our Nation’s Dead at Arlington National Cemetery
Arlington National Cemetery is a memorial to service and sacrifice.
Seeking Harriet Tubman in Fort Hill Cemetery
We went to Fort Hill Cemetery to pay our respects — and get the closest we’ll ever get — to freedom fighter and American hero Harriet Tubman. We’d visited her home, which is under restoration and renovation, earlier that day. And the day before, we’d toured William Seward’s house, her friend and former U.S. Secretary […]
Old Fauquier Jail: Doing Time with the Spirits
This old jail has ghosts as well as more than 200 years of history.
Do You Dare Stay at a Haunted Hotel?
Check into one of these five haunted hotels for a spirited stay!
Walk the Mile with the Most Ghosts in Haunted Ellicott City!
This haunted village has seen more than its fair share of tragedy, murder and mayhem.
Antietam National Battlefield: A Leadership Perspective
Understanding the generals’ leadership styles help us understand the outcome of the battle.
Tracing a Conspiracy at the John Brown House
This middle-class home served as a boarding house run by a widow and a base of operations for a conspiracy to overthrow the United States!
Sentences Served at Old Franklin Jail
This historic jail has a surprising history as a way-station on the Underground Railroad.
Hunting Ghosts at Pennhurst State School
Discover for yourself what lurks in the halls and tunnels of Pennhurst State School!
Drive Through History at Swigart Auto Museum
Explore interesting stories and automobiles from this cute little auto museum!