“Brothers in Valor” Memorial

Fort DeRussy, Oahu, Hawaii

Honoring the World War II Veterans of the 100th Infantry Battalion (Separate), the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, the Military Intelligence Service, and the 1399th Engineer Construction Battalion.

“Veterans who served in these units, which are deeply rooted to ...

The “Regular” Methodist Conference

Close by, May 18, 1779, “at Roger Thompson’s, near the Broken-Back Church,” began the “Regular” Methodist Conference composed of some of the most devoted and successful Methodist preachers, a large majority of the whole. Assent was given to the insistent ...

This Memorial is Dedicated to all the Men and Women of the Caton

This memorial is dedicated to

all the men and women of

the Catonsville area who served

their country in the armed force

to preserve freedom for

future generations.

Some did not return.

May they all be long remembered.

Marker is on Frederick Road (Maryland Route 144) near Ingleside ...

Asians in the American Civil War

Side A:

Despite exclusionary laws preventing U.S. citizenship, Asians served in the Union and Confederate armies and navies during the American Civil War (1861-1865). Many of these soldiers were denied citizenship following their services due to the anti-Asian sentiment, which culminated ...

The Dutchman’s

George Washington on his way to Frederick, August 5,

1785 dined in a building on this site known as The

Dutchman's

One mile south of here is Noland's Ferry

frequently used by Washington on his travels.

Marker is on Tuscarora Road (Maryland Route ...

The Lyceum

The Jean E. Keith Memorial

Built in 1839 by the Alexandria Lyceum Company under the leadership of Benjamin Hallowell, this building housed the Alexandria Library and was the scene of concerts, meetings, debates and lectures featuring such speakers as John ...

Father Ryan's Home

On Chapel Street, south of this point, stood the home of Father Abram J. Ryan, beloved poet of the Confederacy.

"But their memories e'er shall remain for us and their names, bright names, without stain for us:

the glory they ...

Stephen Tyng Mather

July 4, 1867 - Jan. 22, 1930

He laid the foundation of the National Park Service, defining and establishing the policies under which its areas shall be developed and conserved, unimpaired for future generations. There will never come an end to ...

The Ultimate Sacrifice

The losses sustained by both armies during the Wilderness to Cold Harbor campaign made the world shudder. Casualties by some estimates averaged 2,000 per day, and at Cold Harbor nearly 18,000 soldiers were killed, wounded, or captured.

While Confederate dead were ...

The Mint

This structure was built around 1860. After a fire, it was reconstructed in 1890. At this time, the building was owned by Tom Hollow and housed a blacksmith’s shop. The upper level was added around 1900 and eventually the building ...