Historic Sites

USS Nautilus USS Nautilus
Groton, Connecticut

Launched in 1954, the USS Nautilus was the first nuclear-powered submarine ever constru
Virginia War Museum Virginia War Museum
Newport News, Virginia

This museum covers all of U.S.
Walter P. Chrysler Museum Walter P. Chrysler Museum
Auburn Hills, Michigan

The Walter P. Chrysler Museum opened to the public October 5, 1999.
Waterloo Village Waterloo Village
Stanhope, New Jersey

Waterloo Village is a completely recreated colonial town and an adjoining Indian Villag
Western Railway Museum Western Railway Museum
Suisun, California

Take an electric train trip through the peaceful, picturesque Montezuma Hills over the

Women's Museum Women's Museum
Dallas, Texas

A Smithsonian affiliate, The Women's Museum™: An Institute for the Future makes visible
Wright Brothers National Memorial Wright Brothers National Memorial
Manteo, North Carolina

On display in the visitor center are a full-scale reproduction of the 1902 glider, a fu

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