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Places around the United States.

White House
THE American site to see. I HAD to place this first on the list. Maybe I will be invited there now! The site also includes photos of the 200th Anniversary Celebration.

Arlington National Cemetery
A lengthy history from Dan Backer on our nations most solemn burial ground. This cemetery is the final resting ground for presidents, justices, the Unknown Soldier(s), and many others.

Fitzgerald, Georgia
Fitzgerald: "100 Years. . . A Legacy of Unity and Diversity" chronicles the history of a city created as a colony for both Union AND Confederate Soldiers, to help heal the wounds. First rate chronicle of a fascinating spot.

Grand Isle County Courthouse
Joanna Oltman's site is about the County Courthouse in North Hero, Vermont. The Courthouse is the last Federal-style masonry construction courthouse.

New Hampshire
A state with many nicknames. The birthplace of Franklin Pierce, this history put forth by the New Hampshire State Library, while concentrating on the settlement of New Hampshire, is full of interesting facts.

Puerto Rico
The history of an island rich in tradition and achievement. Part of Magaly Rivera's great Puerto Rico site. This section has a full chronology, complete with images.

St. Mary's City
This city was Maryland's first Capital from 1634-1695. This site, brought to you from the HSMC, highlights an ever-popular living history section; an archaeological section; and various other branches full of info, such as a bio of Lord Calvert.

Empire State Building
20th Century guide Jennifer Rosenberg gives us the story of one of the great architecural achievements. Every October it seems to light up in Yankee Blue!!

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