historic sites

Provides an overview of historic buildings found in each state, with information on their history and importance.

Christina, Grant, Alexis, and Griffin try to locate the Wright Brother's historic plane, which has been stolen on the eve of the 110th anniversary of the brothers' first flight.

Christina and Grant travel to Jamestown, Virginia, where they learn about colonial America and try to solve a mystery involving an archaeologist accused of stealing bones.

Profiles a variety of historical sites which played an important role, be it military, political, economic, or social, in the Civil War.

Tells the story of the accomplishments and influence of women on American history through a description of several historic sites including the Watervliet Shaker community near Albany, New York, the M. Carey Thomas Library in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, and the Ida B. Wells-Barnett House in Chicago, Illinois.

Profiles a variety of historical sites which played an important role, be it military, political, economic, or social, in the American Revolution.

Presents a tour of what the author calls "forgotten history" sites in each of the fifty states, and urges citizens to seek out, identify, and preserve locations where momentous or incredible events occurred.

Renowned archaeologist Patrick Hunt profiles what he believes are the ten most important archaeological discoveries in history, describing how each site was discovered and what it has revealed about ancient history.

A guide to more than four hundred landmarks across the United States, and focuses on places with progressive political history, and includes stops on the Underground Railroad, the courthouse that tried Susan B. Anthony, the site of the Haymarket Riot in Chicago, and many others.

Describes how different streets, alleys, avenues, plazas, parks, and corners got their names.