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Oregon Military Museum Oregon Military Museum
Clackamas, Oregon

As stated in 1976, the purpose of the Oregon Military Museum is to stimulate scientific

Palo Alto Battlefield National Historic Site Palo Alto Battlefield National Historic Site
Brownsville, Texas

On May 8, 1846 troops of the United States and Mexico clashed on the prairie of Palo Al

Pamplin Historical Park Pamplin Historical Park
Petersburg, Virginia

Pamplin Historical Park is where Union troops finally broke

Patuxent River Naval Air Museum Patuxent River Naval Air Museum
Lexington Park, Maryland

The museum has an extensive collection of outdoor display aircraft, including an F-14A

Pbr Mark Ii Pbr Mark Ii
Vallejo, California

The Patrol Boat, River vessels were manufactured during the Vietnam War for the purpose

Pennsylvania Military Museum Pennsylvania Military Museum
Boalsburg, Pennsylvania

Their service is highlighted through exhibits and artifacts that are documented by the

Pensacola Historical Museum Pensacola Historical Museum
Pensacola, Florida

The museum educates locals and tourists on the history of Pensacola.

Pentagon Barracks Pentagon Barracks
Baton Rouge, Louisiana

The Pentagon Barracks of East Baton Rouge Parish has been won and lost by the Spanish,

Perry's Victory and International Peace Memorial Perry's Victory and International Peace Memorial
Put-in-Bay, Ohio

This memorial remembers the soldiers of the Battle of Lake Erie and the War of 1812.

Petersburg National Battlefield Petersburg National Battlefield
Petersburg, Virginia

Petersburg National Battlefield is most widely known as the site of the longest siege i

Point State Park Point State Park
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Nicknamed the "Forks of the Ohio," the park is not only the site of a confluence of maj

Presidio Of Monterey Museum Presidio Of Monterey Museum
Monterey, California

Because of the important role of the military in Monterey between 1902 and today, the m

Presidio Of San Francisco Presidio Of San Francisco
San Francisco, California

For 218 years, the Presidio served as an army post for three nations.

Pt 658 Pt 658
Portland, Oregon

PT658 was built at the Higgins Industries Boatworks in New Orleans.

Ptf 26 Liberty Ptf 26 Liberty
Sacramento, California

Liberty, PTF-26, is the last of the Vietnam-Conflict "Fast Patrol Boats".

Pu'ukohola Heiau National Historic Site Pu'ukohola Heiau National Historic Site
Kawaihae, Hawaii

Pu‘ukohola Heiau is one of the most famous heiau (temple) in the Hawaiian Islands.

Queen Mary Queen Mary
Long Beach, California

Then board one of the Cold War's hottest weapons, the Russian submarine, code name: Sco

Raleigh County Veterans' Museum Raleigh County Veterans' Museum
Beckley, West Virginia

For five decades after World War II, eight men, all veterans and residents of Raleigh C

Raleigh County Vets Museum, Inc. Raleigh County Vets Museum, Inc.
Rd.Beckley, Washington
Richmond National Battlefield Park Richmond National Battlefield Park
Richmond, Virginia

This site's numerous battlefields include Beaver Dam Creek,

River Raisin Battlefield River Raisin Battlefield
Monroe, Michigan

This is the site of the Battle of Frenchtown, where British and Native American forces

Rogers Island Visitors Center Rogers Island Visitors Center
Fort Edward, New York

From 1756 to 1759, Rogers Island was used as a training ground for Major Robert Rogers,

Rosie The Riveter World War Ii Home Front National Historical Park Rosie The Riveter World War Ii Home Front National Historical Park
Richmond, California

This relatively new National Park was established in 2000 and is still under developmen

Sackets Harbor Battlefield Sackets Harbor Battlefield
Sackets Harbor, New York

The Sackets Harbor Battlefield was the site of two battles during the War of 1812.

Sam Houston Schoolhouse Sam Houston Schoolhouse
Maryville, Tennessee

Born in 1793, Sam Houston had no taste for farming.

San Jacinto Battlefield & Monument San Jacinto Battlefield & Monument
La Porte, Texas

On April 21, 1836, Mexican rule over Texas came to a dramatic close.

San Juan Island National Historical Park San Juan Island National Historical Park
Friday Harbor, Washington

The San Juan Island National Historical Park provides visitors with an interactive look

San Luis Valley Museum San Luis Valley Museum
Alamosa, Colorado

The museum has educational displays featuring artifacts, photographs, antiques and coll

San Marcos De Apalache Historic State Park San Marcos De Apalache Historic State Park
St. Marks, Florida

The many different flags welcoming visitors to the park demonstrate the colorful histor

Shenandoah Battlefields National Historic District Shenandoah Battlefields National Historic District
New Market, Virginia

From soldiers and generals to civilians--Shenandoah Valley Americans experienced the fu

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