Over 300 Women Lived In This Palace - Bahia Palace
The Bahia Palace, located in Marrakech, Morocco, was constructed in the mid-19th century for Si Moussa, who served as the Grand Vizier to Sultan Hassan I.
A Gilded Age Private Library - Morgan Library & Museum
The Morgan Library & Museum is a treasure trove of cultural and literary history, celebrating the extensive collection amassed by millionaire financier J. Pierpont Morgan.
A Stockbridge Gilded Age Cottage - Naumkeag
Naumkeag is the former Berkshire estate of New York City lawyer and U.S. Ambassador to Great Britain, Joseph Hodges Choate, and his wife Caroline, located in Stockbridge, Massachusettes. The Choate’s, who were part of the newly-rich, traveled in well-to-do social circles. They decided to build a 44-room shingle-style “cottage” with brick and stone details, designed by the architect of the day, Stanford White.
The House That A Lincoln Built - Hildene
Robert Lincoln, the only child of Abraham and Mary Todd Lincoln, retained the architecture firm of Shepley, Rutan and Coolidge to built his summer home on 392 acres in Manchester, Vermont. Lincoln had served as Secretary of War and Minister to the Court of St. James, and made his fortune as a lawyer before becoming President of the Pullman Company. Robert Lincoln and his wife, Mary Harlan Lincoln, lived at Hildene in high style.
A Painter’s Hudson Retreat - Alana
Olana was the eclectic home of Frederic Edwin Church and his wife Isabel. Frederic was one of the major figures in the Hudson River School of landscape painting. The mansion was designed by Mr. Church in conjunction with architect Calvert Vaux and built between 1870 and 1872. A studio wing was added in 1889.
The Pearl of the Danube - Budapest
Did you know that that the capital city of Budapest was formed in 1873 joining together two different cities, Buda (on the west bank of the Danube) and the Pest (pronounced Pescht, on the east bank)? Although they are united under one name, they are still referred to separately.
The Original Charleston Custom House - The Old Exchange Building
Completed in 1771, the Old Exchange Building is a Charleston landmark and the site of some of the most important events in South Carolina history.
The Site Of A 1960 Sit-in - The Civil Rights Museum, Greensboro, NC
The International Civil Rights Center & Museum opened in 2010 in the iconic Greensboro F.W. Woolworth's landmark building where the Feb. 1, 1960 sit-ins occurred.
The Fort Myers Winter Homes Of Two Innovators - Edison & Ford Estates
The Edison and Ford properties are both on the National Register of Historic Sites and consist of 20 acres of historical buildings and gardens including the 1928 Edison Botanical Research Laboratory.
Girl Scouts Founder Birthplace - Juliette Low House
Low was inspired by the Scout Movement work of Lord Baden-Powell, and she joined the Girl Guide movement in England, and forming her own group there in 1911.
An 1800’s New England Village - Old Sturbridge Village
The 200-acres site portrays a portrait of country life in New England in the 1830’s with a collection of more than 40 historic buildings, including homes, meetinghouses, shops, mills and working farms.
Dedicated To The Art, History & Science Of Glass - Corning Museum Of Glass
The Corning Museum displays a comprehensive glass collection with galleries including Eastern, Asian, European, and American glass
A Castle In Bryn Athyn - Glencairn Museum
Glencairn was originally built as the home of multi-millionaire businessman Raymond and Mildred Glenn Pitcairn and their nine children.
A West Palm Beach Art Oasis - Ann Norton Sculpture Garden
Ann set up a foundation for the perpetual maintenance of this home on 2.5 acres which became this permanent green oasis of art, wildlife, subtropical trees and plants.
Historic Research, Development & Innovation In New Jersey - Thomas Edison National Historic Park
Thomas Edison is best known for the incandescent lamp and phonograph, but Edison’s greatest invention was a new way to invent: the industrial research and development laboratory.
A Comprehensive Louis C Tiffany Collection - The Morse Museum
The Morse Museum houses the world’s most comprehensive collection of Louis C. Tiffany’s work, including jewelry, pottery, paintings, leaded-glass windows and lamps.
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 Former Home Of Washington DC’s Top Hostess - Hillwood Estate
Marjorie Merriweather Post was a pioneering business executive, engaged citizen, generous philanthropist, distinguished collector and amazing party hostess.
The First Town In The First State - Lewes, DE
Lewes is a charming small town that is located where the Delaware Bay meets the Atlantic Ocean. When you stroll the streets of the historic district you will see unique shops, museums, and restaurants to please every palate.