This museum is the only known former slave auction gallery still in existence. It tells the story of Charleston's role in the inter-state slave trade. It focuses on the history of the specific site.
The half-hour House Museum Tour takes visitors through the 1775-built guest quarters, the only part of the residence to survive (tours start at 12). Show yourself around the extensive formal gardens. Read more.
The museum was founded in 1866 by George Peabody and is one of the oldest museums devoted to anthropology. It has one of the most comprehensive collections of North American anthropology in the world.
Scene of horrific fighting on July 2nd. The most popular point for veterans of the battle to visit. Today sadly it's an optional part of the park tour.
Pittock Mansion's 23 rooms have been pristinely restored with antiques from the namesake family that resided here during Portland's early 20th Century growth spurt. Read more.
More than 100 historical boats are docked here & you can climb aboard to learn all about their history from a well-informed staff. Talk to craftspeople currently restoring many classic wooden boats.
The great maritime museum of the east coast. The neat part is to check out the ships that are being renovating. List of history to check out... if you’re to that.
Hiking, Views, Unique American History, architecture and early inventions.
