The museum was home to the band from 1970-73. The first floor houses band memorabilia, while the second floor is set up as it was when the band lived there. To learn more check out this C-SPAN video. Leer más.
The Salem Public Library is host to the Ben Maxwell Collection. To learn more about the journalist's collection, which includes over 5000 photographs, check out this C-SPAN video. Leer más.
As the 2nd most visited wildlife preserve in the US, the refuge sees 800,000 visitors a year. To learn more about the history of this refuge as well as the local ecosystem check out this C-SPAN video. Leer más.
Built in 1901, this Georgian Revival Mansion was the scene of many social events that hosted Fort Myers' elite including the Edisons, Fords, and Firestones. For more info check out this C-SPAN video. Leer más.
In early 1960 the CIA began psychological testing on anti-Castro Cuban exiles from the Miami area on a small island known as Useppa Island. Check out this C-SPAN video on the little-known details. Leer más.
The Merci Trains were gifted to the United States from the French as a sign of gratitude after World War II. For more info on the Merci Trains, check out this C-SPAN video. Leer más.
The complete construction of the Transcontinental Railroad took six and a half years at the end of the Victorian Era. Learn more about the construction of this railroad through this C-SPAN video. Leer más.
The fort was built by the French as a defense against British and Spanish attack on the strategic location of Mobile, the easternmost part of the Louisiana colony. Learn more with this C-SPAN video. Leer más.
Established in October of 1862, the creation of Fort Douglas was ordered by Abraham Lincoln during the Civil War to maintain clear passage routes out west. See C-SPAN video for more info. Leer más.
The Research Triangle was founded in the 1950's out of a state of desperation during the economic crisis in NC. Learn more about its history and impact in this C-SPAN American History TV video. Leer más.
Joel Lane built this house in 1769 costing him 2,378 pounds. It was designed with the intent to impress any who walked in the door. Learn more about Joel Lane and his home in this C-SPAN AHTV video. Leer más.
The Horseshoe is the original campus of The University of South Carolina, known in 1805 as South Carolina College. Learn more about SC history in this C-SPAN American History TV video! Leer más.
The Yuma Project was one of the first dam projects on the Colorado River. Learn more in this C-SPAN American History TV video. Leer más.
Prior to establishing Jamestown, the earliest settlers made their first contact with American soil here over 400 years ago. At the time the area was nothing but sand dunes. More in this C-SPAN video Leer más.
Prior to establishing Jamestown, the earliest settlers made their first contact with American soil here over 400 years ago. At the time the area was nothing but sand dunes. More in this C-SPAN video. Leer más.
The USS Monitor was the first warship to have a revolving gun turret. The original turret is currently undergoing conservation in the museum. Learn more in this C-SPAN American History TV video. Leer más.
Mormon settlers first came to Mesa in 1877 as part of Brigham Young's colonization of the church. Learn more in this C-SPAN American History TV video. Leer más.
The Lyceum opened in 1839 as the joint home of the Alexandria Lyceum (the group) and the Alexandria Library. Learn more in this C-SPAN American History TV video. Leer más.
On this land 200,000 yrs. ago, a fissure formed a crack in the earth's crust. Watch this C-SPAN American History TV video to find out how that affected what you see here today. Leer más.
Palace of the Governors is the oldest continuously occupied public building in the United States. Learn more in this C-SPAN American History TV video. Leer más.
Fort Ward was built to protect the city of Washington, DC from Confederate forces in the Civil War. It is well-preserved with 90-95% of its earthen walls intact. Watch this video to find out more. Leer más.
Portraits of the two U.S. Presidents from Vermont, Calvin Coolidge & Chester Arthur, hang in the main lobby. Learn more in this C-SPAN video. Leer más.
In 1779 the British established Fort New Richmond in Baton Rouge. Check out this C-SPAN video for more info about the Battle of New Richmond, which took place adjacent to the Pentagon Barracks. Leer más.
Huey Long, former senator and governor of the state of Louisiana, was shot in the Louisiana Capitol Building in 1935. Check out this C-SPAN video for more information Leer más.
The Louisiana State Archives contain documents older than Louisiana itself, such as the West Florida Republic government papers and Civil War rebel records. See C-SPAN video for more info Leer más.
The Magnolia Mound Plantation is a perfect example of Creole architecture. It has raised foundations, wrap around galleries, and is made of Cyprus beams and bousillage filling. View C-SPAN video Leer más.
The William J. Clinton Presidential Library located in the Park is home to the presidential gift collection. It includes mementos given to Clinton during his presidency. See C-SPAN video for more info Leer más.
The Old Mill was built in the late 1930s. This gristmill, created as a work of art, is one of the still standing structures used in the movie “Gone with the Wind.” See C-SPAN video for more info Leer más.
The final resting place of President Garfield, who was assassinated just 200 days after being inaugurated. Learn more about the 20th president of the United State here http://cs.pn/2caEIK4
