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  • African-American Civil War Memorial (2)
    dir.yahoo.com/.../Museums_and_Memorials/African_American_Civil_War_Memorial
  • Arlington House / Robert E. Lee Memorial - Arlington
    Mansion that General Lee called home for 30 years, and one uniquely associated with the Washington and Custis families. From the National Park Service.
    www.nps.gov/arho
  • Clara Barton National Historic Site - Glen Echo
    From the National Park Services. Provides information on the Glen Echo house which served as Barton's home, the headquarters for the American Red Cross, and a warehouse for disaster relief supplies. Includes biography, images, and lesson plans.
    www.nps.gov/clba
  • Colvin Run Mill - Fairfax County
    Operational 19th Century water-powered gristmill.
    www.co.fairfax.va.us/parks/crm
  • dcMemorials.com: Civil War
    Directory of Civil War memorials, monuments, statues, sculptures and other outdoor art commemorating the Civil War in Washington D.C.
    www.dcmemorials.com/index_civ.htm
  • Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial (4)
    dir.yahoo.com/.../Museums_and_Memorials/Franklin_Delano_Roosevelt_Memorial
  • Frederick Douglass National Historic Site
    Dedicated to preserving the legacy of the Frederick Douglass, the famous 19th century African American abolitionist. Includes a Douglass biography and information about his home in Washington, D.C., now a museum.
    www.nps.gov/frdo/freddoug.html
  • Fredericksburg Area Museum & Cultural Center - Fredericksburg
    The museum hosts a varied display of local historical items and works of art.
    www.famcc.org
  • George Washington Birthplace National Monument (National Park Service) - Westmoreland County
    Features news and events, history, and information on the park's artifact collection and archaeological resources.
    www.nps.gov/gewa
  • Glen Burnie Museum - Winchester
    Historic house, gardens, and the Julian Wood Glass, Jr. collection.
    www.glenburniemuseum.org
  • Historic Long Branch - Millwood
    Includes history, the Sheila Macqueen Gardens, and events such as Civil War reenactments and the Shenandoah Valley Hot Air Balloon and Wine Festival.
    www.historiclongbranch.com
  • Historic St. Mary's City - Saint Mary's City
    Living history and archaeology of Maryland's first capital.
    www.stmaryscity.org
  • International Spy Museum
    Exhibition of spies, intelligence operations, and master deceptions.
    www.spymuseum.org
  • John Ericsson National Memorial
    Located on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Includes travel guide and information about Ericsson's life.
    www.nps.gov/joer/index.htm
  • Korean War Veterans' Memorial
    Honors the men and women who served in Korea.
    www.nps.gov/kwvm
  • Lincoln Memorial (3)
    dir.yahoo.com/.../Museums_and_Memorials/Lincoln_Memorial
  • Marine Corps War Memorial, The
    Information on the statue depicting the raising of the American flag at Iwo Jima.
    www.nps.gov/gwmp/usmc.htm
  • Marshall Hall Foundation - Charles County
    Comprehensive history (1700 - present) of National Register site, with illustrations and photos of 18th Century manor house.
    www.marshallhall.org
  • Mount Vernon@ - Mount Vernon
    dir.yahoo.com/.../Mount_Vernon/Community
  • Museum of American Presidents - Strasburg
    Life and times of United States Presidents with a collection of artifacts dating back to the Constitution.
    www.waysideofva.com/presidents
  • Museum of Culpeper History - Culpeper
    Collection of artifacts, photos, and memorabilia from their historic county.
    www.culpepermuseum.com
  • National Coalition To Save Our Mall
    Wishes to thank the WWII generation by building a memorial somewhere other than the National Mall.
    www.savethemall.org
  • National Museum of Civil War Medicine - Frederick
    www.civilwarmed.org
  • National World War II Memorial (5)
    dir.yahoo.com/.../Museums_and_Memorials/National_World_War_II_Memorial
  • Oatlands Plantation - Leesburg
    Estate from 1804 features a mansion, greenhouse, dairy, smoke house, bank barn, and gardens.
    www.oatlands.org
  • Radio & Television Museum - Bowie
    Devoted to the history of radio and television broadcasting. Includes information on exhibits, research materials, and membership.
    www.radiohistory.org
  • Stonewall Jackson Museum - Strasburg
    Featuring reproductions of Civil War weapons, uniforms, saddles, and toys.
    www.waysideofva.com/stonewalljackson
  • Stratford Hall Plantation - Stratford
    Historical Colonial house and birthplace of Robert E. Lee. Presents biography of the general, family tree, and more.
    www.stratfordhall.org
  • Thomas Jefferson Memorial (2)
    dir.yahoo.com/.../Museums_and_Memorials/Thomas_Jefferson_Memorial
  • United States National Slavery Museum - Fredericksburg
    Telling the story of American slavery and its impact on our nation's institutions and individuals. Includes information for teachers, events calendar, and news on the construction of a permanent museum in Fredericksburg, Virginia.
    www.usnationalslaverymuseum.org
  • USFA: National Fallen Firefighters' Memorial - Emmitsburg
    Designated by Congress as the national memorial to career and volunteer firefighters who have died in the line of duty.
    www.usfa.fema.gov/inside-usfa/ffmem/ffmem.shtm
  • Vietnam Veterans Memorial@
    dir.yahoo.com/.../Buildings_and_Monuments/Vietnam_Veterans_Memorial
  • Woodrow Wilson House Museum
    Wilson's residence from 1921 to 1924. Includes virtual tour, timeline, and links.
    www.woodrowwilsonhouse.org
 

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