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Portrays Maxwell Courtney, the first African-American to enroll and graduate; Doby Flowers, the first black Miss Florida State University; and Fred Flowers, first black varsity athlete. [5]: 14 Statue of Harriet Tubman: Harriet Tubman: Little Rock, AR: Jane DeDecker: 2004 Statue of Fred Lee Douglas Fred Lee Douglas Frenchtown,Tallahassee, FL, 2004
White Sands National Monument: New Mexico: 2008 vii, viii (natural) White Sands is a large gypsum desert. It is the world's largest and best protected surface gypsum deposit, as those deposits have been typically heavily mined in other places. The area supports several endemic animal and plant species that have adapted to living in a harsh ...
Spirit of Freedom: African American Civil War Memorial, by Ed Hamilton, at 10th Street and U Street, N.W. Bust of Sojourner Truth, by Artis Lane, in the Capitol Visitor Center; Saint Martin de Porres statue, by Thomas McGlynn, Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 1600 Morris Road, S.E.
This unique national monument is one of the most well-preserved ancient dwellings in the world, and can be visited via a 1.3-mile self-guided hike that affords views of the dwelling from all angles.
Saint-Gaudens's influence in the art world attracted many artists to Cornish, New Hampshire, with his house serving as the center of the Cornish Art Colony. [161] Ste. Genevieve: Missouri: 16.91 acres (0.0684 km 2) The city of Ste. Genevieve, Missouri was the first organized European settlement west of the Mississippi River.
Monument Canyon runs the width of the park and includes rock formations formed by erosion. The monument covers semi-desert land high on the Colorado Plateau and has a wide range of wildlife including pinyon pines, juniper trees, ravens, jays, desert bighorn sheep, and coyotes as well as a range of recreational activities. [72] Craters of the ...
The African American Veterans Monument in Buffalo, N.Y. honors Black servicemembers who serve during both war and peacetime through the nations 12 wars. Families have purchased commemorative ...
Arizona: Grand Canyon National Park. Arizona is home to three national parks, each worth a visit, but the Grand Canyon is the one that tops most bucket lists.Summer is a popular time, even though ...