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Dr. William A. Chapman House Dr. William A. Chapman House
Miami, Florida

Dr.

Dunbar House Dunbar House
Dayton, Ohio

The Dunbar House exhibits his literary treasures, many of his personal items and his fa

Elkhorn Valley Museum And Research Center Elkhorn Valley Museum And Research Center
Norfolk, Nebraska

The Elkhorn Valley Historical Society was founded in 1958.

Ellicott City Colored School Ellicott City Colored School
Ellicott City, Maryland

This schoolhouse was built in 1880 and was the first public school for African American

Fayette African American Museum Fayette African American Museum
Martinsville, Virginia

Located in a historical landmark, the Fayette museum showcases African American history

First African Baptist Church First African Baptist Church
Lexington, Kentucky

The First African Baptist Church was founded c.1790 to serve the religious needs of Afr

Fort Garland Museum Fort Garland Museum
Fort Garland, Colorado

Established in 1858 in southern Colorado, Fort Garland, with its garrison of over 100 m

Fort Mose Historic State Park Fort Mose Historic State Park
St. Augustine, Florida

The power politics of 18th century England and Spain reached across the Atlantic to the

Fort Raleigh National Historic Site Fort Raleigh National Historic Site
Manteo, North Carolina

The stories of Roanoke Island are told by exhibits, artifacts and the 17-minute park vi

Frederick Douglass National Historic Site Frederick Douglass National Historic Site
Washington, District Of Columbia

Frederick Douglass' life spanned nearly eighty years, from

Gamble Plantation Historic State Park Gamble Plantation Historic State Park
Ellenton, Florida

The Gamble Plantation's history stretches from Major Robert Gamble, who presided over a

George Washington Carver Museum George Washington Carver Museum
Austin, Texas

The museum is housed in a 36,000 square-foot facility that includes four galleries, a c

George Washington Carver National Monument George Washington Carver National Monument
Diamond, Missouri

George Washington Carver's favorite pastime was art.

Gilmore Farm Gilmore Farm
Montpelier Station, Virginia

George and his wife, Polly, leased the land from Dr.

Goodwood Museum And Gardens Goodwood Museum And Gardens
Tallahassee, Florida

This estate began in the 1830's as a cotton and corn plantation that ultimately encompa

Hampton National Historic Site Hampton National Historic Site
Towson, Maryland

Hampton is the story of people -- enslaved African Americans, indentured servants, indu

Hannibal Square Heritage Center Hannibal Square Heritage Center
Winter Park, Florida

The Hannibal Square Heritage Center pays tribute to the past, present and future contri

Historic Railpark & Train Museum Historic Railpark & Train Museum
Bowling Green, Kentucky

This three-acre Bowling Green depot, which was restored in 1925, served as a train stat

Historical Museum Of Southern Florida Historical Museum Of Southern Florida
Miami, Florida

An expansive museum examining the history of southern Florida from the arrival of the f

Historical Society Of Seabrook & Brown Library Historical Society Of Seabrook & Brown Library
Seabrook, New Hampshire
Historical Society Of Washington D.C. Historical Society Of Washington D.C.
Washington, District Of Columbia

Located in the historic Carnegie Library building, the Historical Society of Washington

History Museum of Western Virginia
Roanoke, Virginia

Located in downtown Roanoke, the History Museum of Western Virginia covers centuries of

Howard County Center Of African American Culture Howard County Center Of African American Culture
Columbia, Maryland

The museum, children's library, and research library of this center preserve the histor

Idaho Black History Museum Idaho Black History Museum
Boise, Idaho

The Idaho Black History Museum is housed in the former St.

Jamestown Settlement Jamestown Settlement
Williamsburg, Virginia

This is the re-created Jamestown, which features the fort, three ships, and an Indian v

Jay Heritage Center Jay Heritage Center
Rye, New York

Located on 23 acres in Westchester County, the Jay Heritage Center celebrates the boyho

Jenkins Plantation Museum Jenkins Plantation Museum
Lesage, West Virginia

Jenkins Plantation has survived wars, floods, wind and weather.

John G. Riley Center/Museum Of African American History And Culture John G. Riley Center/Museum Of African American History And Culture
Tallahassee, Florida

The John G.

Johnson House Johnson House
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

A dramatic chapter in this country's struggle for human rights, the Underground Railroa

Kentucky Museum Kentucky Museum
Bowling Green, Kentucky

Located on the Western Kentucky University campus, this two-floor museum features exhib

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