The Former Tampa Bay Hotel - The Henry Plant Museum
Henry Plant hired New York architect J. A. Wood to design the luxurious Tampa Bay Hotel in the style of a Moorish palace.
The World’s First Penitentiary - Eastern Penitentiary, Philadelphia, PA
Eastern State was the world’s first true penitentiary. It was operational from 1829 to 1971 and is renowned for its innovative architecture and penal philosophy.
A Historic New York City Farm - Queens County Farm Museum
Hidden in plain site in the Glen Oaks section of Queens is one of the longest continually farmed sites in New York City.
The Garden Of Good And Evil - Bonaventure Cemetery
Originally called Evergreen Cemetery, Bonaventure was established on 70 acres of the original Bonaventure Plantation, when the city’s graveyards were getting too full. The cemetery was design in Victorian style with grassy areas and curved pathways.
The Largest Stone Fort Built In The United States - Fort Monroe
This fort was never captured by the Confederates, and it became a safe haven for escaped slaves seeking refuge which gave the fort its nickname ‘Freedom’s Fortress’.
Where The “Shot Heard ‘Round The World” - Concord, Massachusetts
Concord, Massachusetts offers a journey through American history and literature. This small town, played a significant role in shaping the nation's identity, particularly during the Revolutionary War
At Home With The Phipps - Old Westbury Gardens
Old Westbury Gardens is the former estate of John Shaffer Phipps who had the 44-room English manor house house commissioned as a wedding present to his wife, Margarita Grace Phipps. It was completed in 1906 by the English designer George A. Crawley on 200 acres of formal gardens, landscaped grounds, woodlands, ponds and lakes.
Over 250 Retired Las Vegas Signs - The Neon Museum
This is a unique and colorful collection of some of Las Vegas historic signs.
A Living Museum Village On Long Island - Old Bethpage Village
Old Bethpage Village Restoration is a living history museum and aims to recreate a typical 19th century Long Island community.
The Birthplace Of The 26th President - Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace
The Roosevelt’s home was typical brownstone located on what was a quiet tree-lined street in the city’s fashionable residential district. Theodore Roosevelt was the second of four children born to socialite Martha Stewart Bulloch and businessman Theodore Roosevelt Sr.
An Old New York City Family Home - Merchant's House Museum
The Merchant’s House Museum was the home of Seabury Tredwell, a New York City prosperous hardware merchant, and his family for over 100 years.
The Crowning Place For Scottish Kings - Scone Palace
Scone Palace is the family home of the Earls of Mansfield and the crowning place of Scottish kings. The interior of the palace is furnished and loaded with family memorabilia.
A Pilgrimage Shrine - Fatima, Portugal
Fatima is town in central Portugal, known primarily for its religious significance in the Catholic faith.
Built By Daniel & Caleb Smith - Caleb Smith State Park
Caleb Smith Preserve contains the historic home of Caleb and his father Daniel Smith II. Caleb, the grandson of Richard “Bull” Smith, and was a member of the New York Assembly and a Suffolk County Judge.
Giant’s Causeway - UNESCO Heritage Site In Northern Ireland
The legend associated with Giant’s Causeway is that it was carved from the coast by the 50-foot tall giant, Finn McCool.
The Childhood Home Of Mary Queen Of Scots - Stirling Castle
The castle dates back to the early 12th century, but most of the principal buildings date somewhere from the 15th and 16th centuries.
The Former Home Of The MacDonald Clan - Armadale Castle
The ruins of the Armadale Castle were once the Highland country estate of the Clan Donald, Scotland’s largest clan. The castle was built around 1790, with an extension added in 1815.
The Birthplace Of Golf - St Andrews, Scotland
St. Andrews is known for being the birthplace of golf, its stunning coastline, university, medieval streets, architecture, and ruins.
The Birthplace Of A Controversial Poet- Walt Whitman’s, Huntington, NY
The Walt Whitman Birthplace State Historic Site includes the restored farmhouse and interpretive center which includes portraits, letters, manuscripts and other information referring to Whitman, his work and his life.
The Little Red Lighthouse - Washington Heights, NY
Located under the George Washington Bridge along the section of the Hudson River known as Jeffrey’s Hook, this is one of the few surviving lighthouses in New York City and serves as a quaint reminder of the area’s history.