Where the American Civil War started, with the secession of South Carolina from the Union.

The Madison Historic District showcases architecture from 1817 to 1939, having many buildings in Federal, Greek Revival and Italianate styles. Infrastructure and houses remain from the 19th century, related to leaders of the Underground...

An image of the Anderson House.

This 1871 schooner is the oldest known schooner built in Maine. Used mostly in the coasting cargo trade, it now serves the tourist trade as a windjammer.

See Battle of Palmito Ranch.

Spain established this wattle and daub blockhouse on the Chattahoochee River in 1690, attempting to maintain influence among the Lower Creek Indians. It was used for one year, and destroyed by the Spanish when they abandoned it.

Archaeological site of a fortified village.

30 sites of American Civil War battles, including Gaines 'Mill, Glendale, and Malvern Hill, all sites of battles during the 1862 Seven Days Battles, as well as the 1864 battles of Cold Harbor and New Market Heights.

This is the house in which United States President John Adams was born on October 30, 1735. It is now part of the Adams National Historical Park.

An image of the Obsidian Cliff.

Mountain and Cimarron Cutoff routes of Santa Fe Trail joined here.

Seminal interior designer and decorator Henry Davis Sleeper (1878-1934) used this Shingle-style as a showcase of his work. It is owned by Historic New England and operated as a museum.

Scarborough, Ontario is part of the Greater Toronto Area. This article provides information on the community and includes an excellent set of linked references for further research.

Scarborough, Ontario is part of the Greater Toronto Area. This article provides information on the community and includes an excellent set of linked references for further research.

Wellesley, Ontario is located in the Regional Municipality of Waterloo. It is best known for the annual Wellesley Apple Butter and Cheese Festival. This article provides information on the community, its history and attractions.

Wellesley, Ontario is located in the Regional Municipality of Waterloo. It is best known for the annual Wellesley Apple Butter and Cheese Festival. This article provides information on the community, its history and attractions.

Peruse this brief summary of the Wind River Reservation, Wyoming, home to Eastern Shoshone and Northern Arapaho Indians.

Portrait photograph of Thomas Henry Huxley.

Portrait of Bertrand Russell.

Portrait of Blaise Pascal.

Representation of the Buddha, standing.