President Lincoln’s Cottage President Lincoln’s Cottage, located on the grounds of the Armed Forces Retirement Home in northwest Washington, DC, served as a seasonal residence for Abraham Lincoln during the Civil War. Built in the mid-nineteenth century in the Gothic Revival architectural style, the cottage provided a quiet setting removed from the pressures of the […]
Springfield Armory National Historic Site Springfield Armory National Historic Site preserves the principal federal armory that supplied military firearms to the United States for nearly two centuries, reflecting the close relationship between industrial innovation, national defense, and early manufacturing in New England. Established during the Revolutionary era and formalized as the nation’s first federal armory […]
Assateague Island National Wildlife Refuge Assateague Island National Wildlife Refuge protects a dynamic barrier island landscape along the Atlantic coast, where ocean beaches, dunes, maritime forests, and salt marshes are continuously reshaped by wind, waves, and storms. Located on the Maryland portion of Assateague Island, the refuge preserves habitats that reflect the ecological complexity of […]
Harriet Tubman National Historical Park Harriet Tubman National Historical Park preserves landscapes associated with one of the most significant figures in the history of American freedom, resistance, and abolition. Located on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, the park interprets the rural environment in which Harriet Tubman was born into slavery and from which she later escaped before […]
Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge protects one of the most significant wetland ecosystems along the Atlantic Flyway, a major migratory route used by waterfowl and other bird species traveling between North America’s northern breeding grounds and southern winter habitats. Established in 1933 on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, the refuge encompasses extensive tidal marshes, […]
National Museum of African American History and Culture The National Museum of African American History and Culture stands on the National Mall as a major institution dedicated to documenting the history, culture, and contributions of African Americans across the development of the United States. Opened in 2016 after decades of planning, the museum represents an […]
National Gallery of Art — East Building The East Building of the National Gallery of Art represents one of the most significant examples of modern architectural design within the monumental core of Washington, DC. Designed by architect I. M. Pei and completed in 1978, the structure contrasts with the classical forms of surrounding museums through […]
National Museum of the American Indian The National Museum of the American Indian occupies a prominent location on the National Mall, presenting the history, culture, and artistic traditions of Indigenous peoples of the Western Hemisphere. Opened in 2004 as part of the Smithsonian Institution, the museum represents one of the first major national efforts to […]
Renwick Gallery The Renwick Gallery, located near the White House along Pennsylvania Avenue, is one of the earliest buildings in the United States designed specifically as an art museum. Completed in the nineteenth century and designed by architect James Renwick Jr., the structure reflects Second Empire architectural influences adapted to the civic landscape of Washington, […]
Total Solar Eclipse — Clemson The total solar eclipse of August 21, 2017 crossed the United States from the Pacific Ocean to the Atlantic coast, creating a rare opportunity to observe complete solar obscuration within a narrow path of totality that included portions of South Carolina. During a total solar eclipse, the Moon passes directly […]