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First Ladies National Historic Site

First Ladies National Historic Site consists of two properties in downtown Canton, Ohio – the home of First Lady Ida […]

On April 14, 1865, President Abraham Lincoln was assassinated at Ford’s Theatre. Discover how everyday people experienced a national tragedy

America’s only Nobel Prize-winning playwright, Eugene O’Neill, chose Northern California as his sanctuary at the pinnacle of his writing career.

Visit the home of Eleanor Roosevelt. Here, Franklin and Eleanor entertained friends, the press, activists, and official state visitors in

Eisenhower National Historic Site preserves the farm of General and 34th President Dwight D. Eisenhower. Adjacent to the Gettysburg battlefield,

Described as horrifying, mystifying, and brilliant, Poe’s writing has engaged readers all over the world. The six years Edgar Allan

Clara Barton dedicated her life and energies to help others in times of need – both home and abroad, in

Christiansted National Historic Site was established in 1952 as the first unit of the National Park Service in the Virgin

Charles Pinckney was a principal author and signer of the United States Constitution and went on to be a political

Before Dr. Carter G. Woodson, there was very little accurate written history about the lives and experiences of Americans of

Current Status: Pedestrian detour in place from main parking lot. Grounds / trails open dawn till dusk 7 days a

Written by prejudice rather than law, the story of the Blackwell School is one of “separate but equal” education for