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Abraham Lincoln Library & Museum Abraham Lincoln Library & Museum
Harrogate, Tennessee

Located on the beautiful campus of Lincoln Memorial University in Harrogate, Tennessee,

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum
Springfield, Illinois

The Illinois State Historical Library was created in 1889 by the Illinois General Assem

Adams National Historical Park Adams National Historical Park
Quincy, Massachusetts

The park is comprised of 13 acres, 11 buildings and a collection comprising approximate

American Presidents Museum American Presidents Museum
Branson, Missouri

The museum offers a range of exhibits that trace the history of the American presidency

Andrew Johnson National Historic Site Andrew Johnson National Historic Site
Greeneville, Tennessee

The Andrew Johnson National Historic Site honors the life of the 17th President.

Ash Lawn Highland Ash Lawn Highland
Charlottesville, Virginia

The 535-acre working farm was once owned by President James Monroe and his wife from 17

Beauvoir: The Jefferson Davis Home & Presidential Library Beauvoir: The Jefferson Davis Home & Presidential Library
Biloxi, Mississippi

The house was built by James Brown, a wealthy plantation owner from Madison County, Mis

Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site
Plymouth, Vermont

The Coolidge Homestead is an important component of the activities of the Calvin Coolid

Congress Hall Congress Hall
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Constructed in 1787 - 1789 as the Philadelphia County Court House, this building served

Eisenhower National Historic Site Eisenhower National Historic Site
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

Located near Gettysburg Battlefield, this site was the home of the 34th President, Dwig

Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site (val Kill Cottage) Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site (val Kill Cottage)
Hyde Park, New York

Eleanor Roosevelt chose Val-Kill for her retreat, her office, her home, and her "labora

Executive Mansion Executive Mansion
Springfield, Illinois

Carefully restored in 1971, the building houses many treasures.

Ford's Theatre National Historic Site Ford's Theatre National Historic Site
Washington, District Of Columbia

In 1861, theatre entrepreneur John T.

Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library And Museum Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library And Museum
Hyde Park, New York

The Franklin D.

George Washington Birthplace George Washington Birthplace
Colonial Beach, Virginia

The Memorial House and Colonial Kitchen were constructed in 1931 to recreate the home i

Grant Cottage State Historic Site Grant Cottage State Historic Site
Gansevoort, New York
Grouseland Grouseland
Vincennes, Indiana

Harrison was elected ninth President of the United States in 1840, so the home is a Pre

Harding Tomb Harding Tomb
Marion, Ohio

The monument, set in ten acres of landscaped grounds, is similar in appearance to a rou

Harry S. Truman Little White House Museum Harry S. Truman Little White House Museum
Key West, Florida

The museum's exhibits range from the microcosmic (the 1948 election) to the macrocosmic

Harry S. Truman National Historic Site Harry S. Truman National Historic Site
Independence, Missouri

Harry S Truman National Historic Site opened to the public on May 15, 1984.

Herbert Hoover National Historic Site Herbert Hoover National Historic Site
West Branch, Iowa

Start at the Visitor Center to get your map and plan your day.

Home Of Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site (springwood) Home Of Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site (springwood)
Hyde Park, New York

"All that is within me cries out to go back to my home on the Hudson River" This quote

James K. Polk Ancestral Home James K. Polk Ancestral Home
Columbia, Tennessee

U.S. President James K.

Jimmy Carter National Historic Site Jimmy Carter National Historic Site
Plains, Georgia

Whether you are a Carter enthusiast, a researcher, or just curious how a small town inf

Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial
Lincoln City, Indiana

At the Memorial Visitor Center, visitors can watch a15 minute orientation film and walk

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 Log Cabin State Historic Site Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site
Lerna, Illinois

Today, Lincoln Log Cabin is an 86-acre historic site that is owned and operated by the

Lincoln Memorial Lincoln Memorial
Washington, District Of Columbia

“In this temple, as in the hearts of the people for whom he saved the Union, the memory

Lincoln's Tomb Lincoln's Tomb
Springfield, Illinois

The 117-foot Tomb, designed by sculptor Larkin Mead, is constructed of brick sheathed w

Lincoln-Herndon Law Offices State Historic Site Lincoln-Herndon Law Offices State Historic Site
Springfield, Illinois

The Lincoln-Herndon Law Offices are within the only remaining building in which Abraham

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