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African American Civil War Soldiers: Boston Common,Boston, MA: Augustus Saint-Gaudens: 1897 [1] Statue of Frederick Douglass: Frederick Douglass: Frederick Douglass Memorial Square, Rochester, NY. Sidney W. Edwards: 1899 Douglass & family lived in Rochester 25 years, he's buried in Rochester. Colored Soldiers Monument in Frankfort: Colored soldiers
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 ...
The following is a dynamic and expanding list of African-American historic places in the United States and territories that has been documented to be significant in illustrating the experience of the African diaspora in America. Some are local landmarks while others are on the National Register of Historic Places. [1]
The US is filled with national monuments, but some are more picturesque than others. Check out these stunning photos of national monuments in the country. 13 National Monuments That Are Shockingly ...
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.
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. [71] Craters of the ...
Salem Maritime National Historic Site in Salem, Massachusetts, was the first national historic site to be established in the U.S.. National Historic Site (NHS) and National Historical Park (NHP) are designations for officially recognized areas of nationally historic significance in the United States.
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.