historic sites

Some places are tied to important historical events and hold special value for people in their communities. There are many incredible historical sites to visit, from battlefields and palaces to religious buildings. Historical Site Bucket List examines some amazing historical sites and their importance to humanity.

A fully updated and revised edition of the book USA Today called "jim-dandy pop history," by the bestselling, American Book Award-winning author "The most definitive and expansive work on the Lost Cause and the movement to whitewash history." -Mitch Landrieu, former mayor of New Orleans From the author of the national bestseller Lies My Teacher Told Me, a completely updated-and more timely than ever-version of the myth-busting history book that focuses on the inaccuracies, myths, and lies on monuments, statues, national landmarks, and historical sites all across America. In Lies Across America, James W. Loewen continues his mission, begun in the award-winning Lies My Teacher Told Me, of overturning the myths and misinformation that too often pass for American history. This is a one-of-a-kind examination of historic sites all over the country where history is literally written on the landscape, including historical markers, monuments, historic houses, forts, and ships. New changes and updates include: a town in Louisiana that was the site of a major but now-forgotten slave uprising a totally revised tour of the memory and intentional forgetting of slavery and the Civil War in Richmond, Virginia the hideout of a gang in Delaware that made money by kidnapping free blacks and selling them into slavery Entertaining and enlightening, Lies Across America also has a serious role to play in contemporary debates about white supremacy and Confederate memorials.

The United States commemorates unidentified fallen soldiers in a special way. All unknown soldiers that have lost their lives since World War I are honored with tombs that serve as a constant reminder of the courage and bravery possessed by the unidentified people within. Arlington Cemetery, home to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, boasts a peaceful atmosphere appropriate for the burial ground of hundreds of thousands of American soldiers. This volume uses stunning imagery and carefully researched facts to introduce readers to the history behind one of the country?s most unifying and revered institutions.

"This reference is the ultimate travel planner for all things national parks, scenic trails, seashores, historic areas, and more"--Provided by publisher.

Explores four legendary locations around the world, and offers information on each one's origins and the folklore surrounding them. Includes a memory game, fact boxes, color photographs, text-dependent questions, and an activity.

Collects poetry paired with illustrations featuring places from around the United States, including landscapes and geographical features like the Grand Canyon or Mount Denali, as well as locations of historical importance like Harlem's West 125th Street or San Francisco's Chinatown.

"Discover [many of] the world's . . . archaeological sites"--Provided by publisher.

A Confederate war memorial in Helena, MT? America's most toppled monument? These are only a couple of the things Loewen discovers during his travels around this highly monumented country. This book takes an often amusing look at the strange and sometimes sinister motivation behind the creation of many of America's historic sites. Good questions to ask when seeing something as simple as a roadside plaque or as complex as Mark Twain's home town are "Who made this?," "When?," and especially "Why?" The answers often reveal attempts to misinform or push certain cultural or political agendas. As the title implies, Loewen (Lies My Teacher Told Me, The Truth About Columbus) views official history with a certain skepticism that can be entertaining.

Tour some of the world's most famous haunted places in Spooky Historical Sites. Young readers will learn about the history, eerie occurrences, and public reactions to several spooky sites. The book also provides historic context and scientific facts that explain what is really going on. Dynamic photos and illustrative details will make readers feel as though they've just visited each hair-raising locale!.