Set on the Mississippi River, the town of Vicksburg was the site of one of the Civil War's most important battles. The Confederates had previously held control over the important body of water all the way into the Gulf of Mexico. It brought in soldiers, weapons, and much-needed resources. Even President Abraham Lincoln saw the significance of Vicksburg, noting that taking … [Read more...] about Visiting Vicksburg National Military Park
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Virginia’s Presidential Landmarks
The state of Virginia has deep ties with American history, especially as the place where the founding fathers created our nation. Most colonists to the "New World" arrived in coastal Virginia. History buffs can find countless presidential landmarks across the great state. We've left out the monuments and landmarks in Washington DC, but there is plenty of history there as … [Read more...] about Virginia’s Presidential Landmarks
Native American Landmarks of Georgia
The state of Georgia is rich in Native American history with tribes settled here long before European arrival. Cherokee and Creek tribes were forcibly removed on the Trail of Tears. There are now 10 locations in the state with National Trail of Tears designations. But these landmarks are a reminder of their legacy. New Echota State Historic Site, Calhoun New Echota … [Read more...] about Native American Landmarks of Georgia
Visiting Andersonville National Historic Site
The most visited tourist site in South Georgia is Andersonville National Historic Site, a former Civil War prison camp known as Camp Sumter. The complex includes the grounds of the camp as well as the National Prisoner of War Museum and Andersonville National Cemetery. What to See at Andersonville National Historic Site Start at the visitor's center, which has a … [Read more...] about Visiting Andersonville National Historic Site
Visiting the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute
Birmingham, Alabama is home to many important landmarks from the Civil Rights Movement. The most important place to see is the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, a massive interpretive museum and research center downtown. Opened in 1992, the Smithsonian affiliate's tours start in the atrium, where guides share important information on the facility and tell you where to … [Read more...] about Visiting the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute
