historic sites

The author presents an account of his experiences while retracing the historic Missouri River passage taken by explorers Lewis and Clark in 1804-1806 in search of an all-water route to the Pacific Ocean.

Describes Boston's history and takes a look at some of the city's historic buildings, including the state houses, Faneuil Hall, the Old North Church, and Paul Revere's house.

Describes the weapons, monuments, and reenactments one might see when visiting a historic battlefield.

Provides descriptions of 500 historic sites in the United States arranged by region and state. Includes visitors information.

Provides information about the different types of forts built in the colonies and on the frontier in the early days of American settlement, and looks at how they were used during and after the American Revolution.

Describes ten historic place in the United States associated with political and social movements, including Valley Forge, Pennsylvania; Women's Rights National Historic Park in Seneca Falls, New York; and Wounded Knee, in Pine Ridge, South Dakota.