The Battle of Gettysburg was a turning point in the Civil War, the Union victory in the summer of 1863 that ended General Robert E. Lee's second and most ambitious invasion of the North. Often referred to as the "High Water Mark of the Confederacy," it was the war's bloodiest battle with 51,000 casualties. It also provided President Abraham Lincoln with the setting for his most famous address.

The park offers tours, exhibits, a film, educational programs, and occasional recreational and educational events (including living history events).

The Lincoln Memorial is located on the National Mall in downtown Washington, DC, and commemorates one of our country's finest presidents, Abraham Lincoln. The Memorial is open to visitors year round, and offers occasional special events. Visitors are welcome to take a self-guided tour.

The website offers historical information and visitor information.

The Pipestone National Monument was established by Congress in 1937 in order to protect historic pipestone quarries, considered sacred by many American Indians. Today, visitors can tour the quarries, where American Indians continue to quarry stone for sacred pipes today.

The park offers tours and interpretive events during the spring, summer, and fall months. The website offers a history of the site as well as visitor information.

The Edison National Historic Site consists of the home and laboratory of Thomas Edison, preserved as they were during the late 1800s.

The home offers tours, artifacts, and exhibits that showcase Edison's life and career.; it also offers videos for loan to educators. The website offers a biography of Edison, a history of the home, original phonograph recordings, visitor information, and a calendar of events.

The World War II Memorial is located on the Mall in Washington, DC. The memorial commemorates the contributions of all 50 states and of the American soldiers who fought in the war.

The location is open for tours year-round, and the National Park Service offers daily tours. The website offers access to the World War II Registry, information regarding upcoming events, a brief history of the monument, and visitor information.

It was in Saratoga that in 1777 American forces forced a major British army to surrender. The victory secured foreign recognition and support that enabled the American forces to win the war. In addition to the battlefield, the park is host to the Schuyler House, the home of American General Philip Schuyler, and the Saratoga Monument, a 155-foot obelisk commentating the Battle of Saratoga.

The park offers walking tours, a visitor center, and tours of the Shuyler House. The website offers detailed historical information, visitor information, and a calendar of events. In order to contact the site via email, use the "contact us" link located on the left side of the webpage.

As President, Franklin D. Roosevelt led the United States through the trying times of the Great Depression and World War II. The Memorial serves as an enduring tribute to Roosevelt's presidency.

The memorial hosts special events throughout the year. The website offers historical information about Roosevelt and his presidency, a calendar of events, and general visitor information.

Located at the southern tip of Manhattan Island, Castle Clinton represents not only the growth of New York City, but the growth of a nation. First intended to keep out a British invasion in 1812, the Castle has transformed over the years to welcome theater goers, immigrants, sightseers and now millions of visitors to New York Harbor.

Castle Clinton offers visitors living history exhibits, general museum style exhibits, and a variety of events. The website offers a history of the location and an online field trip planner.

One of Theodore Roosevelt’s greatest legacies was his dedication to conservation. Today, this island stands as a fitting memorial to the outdoorsman, naturalist, and visionary who was our 26th President. The island is located in the middle of the Potomac River less than a mile away from downtown Washington, D.C., and offers visitors a one mile long nature trail and several square miles of beautiful forest.

The site offers a history of the island, information regarding other local attractions, and visitor information for the island. In order to contact the site via email, use the "contact us" link located on the left side of the webpage.