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Johnson House Johnson House
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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

Judiciary History Center Judiciary History Center
Honolulu, Hawaii

Built by King Kamehameha V in 1874, the Judiciary History Center features exhibits and

Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse And Museum Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse And Museum
Jupiter, Florida

The museum is owned and run by the Loxahatchee River Historical Society, which also man

Kaw Mission Kaw Mission
Council Grove, Kansas

The Kaw Mission is more than just a museum that tells the story of

Kelley House Museum Kelley House Museum
Mendocino, California

This historic home, built in 1861, offers exhibits on the cultural heritage of the Mend

Kelton House Museum & Garden Kelton House Museum & Garden
Columbus, Ohio

Not only has the Kelton House contributed to the education of numerous adults and child

Kempf House Museum Kempf House Museum
Ann Arbor, Michigan

The Kempfs were the most prominent of the German families who enriched Ann Arbor with g

Kennedy Space Center Kennedy Space Center
Orsino, Florida

The historic Kennedy Space Center offers a glimpse into the space program that helped A

Kent Historical Society Kent Historical Society
Kent, Connecticut

The Swift House has recently become the focus of town wide attention.

Ker Place Ker Place
Onancock, Virginia

Ker Place was built around 1799 in the Grand Federal style.

Kona Historical Society Museum Kona Historical Society Museum
Kealakekua, Hawaii

The building was constructed from native stones and lime mortar made from burned coral.

Koreshan State Historic Site Koreshan State Historic Site
Estero, Florida

Throughout its history, Florida has welcomed pioneers of all kinds.

Lafayette Miners Museum Lafayette Miners Museum
Lafayette, Colorado

In December of 1913, coal miner William E. Lewis and his family purchased the home.

Lake Erie Islands Historical Society, The Lake Erie Islands Historical Society, The
Put-in-Bay, Ohio

Originally founded as the Put-in-Bay Centennial Committee, this organization was rename

Lakewood Historical Society & Museum Lakewood Historical Society & Museum
Lakewood, Ohio

The Lakewood Historical Society has been in existence since 1952.

Laura Ingalls Wilder Park And Museum Laura Ingalls Wilder Park And Museum
Burr Oak, Iowa

The Laura Ingalls Wilder Park and Museum contains a number of places that informed her

Leadville Historic District Leadville Historic District
Leadville, Colorado

Designated a Historic Landmark District in 1966, Leadville is one of Colorado’s largest

Leahy Library, Vermont History Center Leahy Library, Vermont History Center
Barre, Vermont

In 2000, the Vermont Historical Society acquired the old Spaulding School in Barre, whi

Legislative Hall Legislative Hall
Dover, Delaware

The building is a Georgian Revival colonial structure of handmade brick and it has an 1

Leipers Fork Village Leipers Fork Village
Franklin, Tennessee

Today, Leipers Fork is the area of choice for families wanting a rural atmosphere and c

Lenawee County Historical Society & Museum Lenawee County Historical Society & Museum
Adrian, Michigan

The archives of the Lenawee Historical Museum includes the following: Adrian City Direc

Lenoir City Museum Lenoir City Museum
Lenoir City, Tennessee

Started in 1997, the museum was originally housed in Lenoir City's early city hall buil

Leonis Adobe Museum Leonis Adobe Museum
Calabasas, California

Visitors can experience ranch life of the late 1800's, visit a Victorian-style early Lo

Levi Coffin House Levi Coffin House
Fountain City, Indiana

Levi and Catharine Coffin were legendary in helping many former slaves escape to freedo

Levi Shinn Log House Levi Shinn Log House
Shinnston, West Virginia

This late-18th-century colonial log cabin evokes the long-gone days of America's Revolu

Lexington's Carnegie Library Lexington's Carnegie Library
Lexington, Kentucky

Lexington's library has a long, distinguished history.

Library Of Congress Library Of Congress
Washington, District Of Columbia

The Library of Congress is the nation's oldest federal cult

Library Of Virginia Library Of Virginia
Richmond, Virginia

The State Library, which contains an excellent collection of objects, manuscripts, maps

Lincoln Family Church Lincoln Family Church
Springfield, Illinois

The Lincoln family began attending the church in 1850 after the death of three-year-old

Lincoln State Monument Lincoln State Monument
Lincoln, New Mexico

In this quiet one-street community visitors can walk in the footsteps of Sheriff Pat Ga

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