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Lambertville Historic District

The Italianate 3-story red brick building, accented by blue and cream trim, is found within downtown Lambertville and now serves as one of the many shops in Lambertville’s historic district.

Public domain. Photo by Vicki Chirco
Panel at Petroglyph Point

Elaborate geometric designs and manlike figures line the base of Petroglyph Point in Lava Beds National Monument.

Public domain. Photo by A. E. Crane
Speared Man at Petroglyph Point

A man-like figure with what looks like a spear through its head is one of the curious and intriguing petroglyphs at Petroglyph Point in Lava Beds National Monument.

Public domain. Photo by A. E. Crane
US Route 15 Business in Leesburg's Historic Downtown

Leesburg’s historic district is a bustling downtown brimming with history and charm, exampled by King Street’s brick sidewalks lined with shops, restaurants and galleries ready to welcome visitors.

Public domain. Photograph by Cate Magennis Wyatt
Visitors Admiring Furnace Town

A walkway leading to the top of the Iron Furnace, a square, brick tower, rises approximately 25 feet while a crowd of visitors peers up from the grass-covered ground.

Public domain. Photograph by Jerry Gerlitzki
On the Road to East New Market Historic District

A tree-lined country road on a hazy summer day leads into the Town of East New Market’s National Historic District.

Public domain. Photo by Linda Cashman
Patriots Week Reenactment

A line of continental re-enactors fire a round at Trenton Battle Monument Square before the Trenton Battle Monument, which commemorates the Colonial victory of the Battle of Trenton.

Public domain.
Foggy Oak Alley

A foggy morning at the Oak Alley Plantation gives an eerie appearance to this restored antebellum plantation home. Live oaks—300 years old—bend over the walkway, making a pathway to the front of the home.

Copyright © 2011 Oak Alley Plantation.
View of Vista House on the Columbia River

From this elevated point of view, the Vista House can be seen amongst rocky cliffs and dark evergreens.

Copyright © September 2005 Neil Li.
Gettysburg National Military Park Visitors Center and Museum

A park ranger talks to a group of three female visitors at the brand-new visitors center and museum, which interprets the Battle of Gettysburg and the Civil War with 11 exhibit galleries and a historic Cylorama.

Public domain. Photo by Bill Dowling, courtesy of Gettysburg National Military Park
Thomas Stone National Historic Site in the Summer

An expansive green lawn runs to the elegant, redbrick home of Thomas Stone, a signer of the Declaration of Independence.

Public domain. Photograph by Lardner/Klein Landscape Architects, P.C.
William Trent House Museum

The 18th-century William Trent House Museum, carefully preserved inside and out, illustrates an earlier time. The building is surrounded by green grass and a red brick walkway leading up to its doors. The stately red brick structure has large, single-pane white-trimmed windows, a large chimney, and a top floor glass lookout.

Public domain. Photo by The RBA Group
Cherry Blossoms at the Washington Monument in Mount Vernon Place

Cherry Blossom trees bloom in Mount Vernon Place highlighting the Washington Monument in spring and inviting visitors to explore the museums and cultural attractions on Mount Vernon Cultural Walk.

Public domain.
Heart of Chesapeake Country Heritage Days at the Dorchester County Visitor Center

Vernetter Pinder, a Harriet Tubman re-enactor, sings gospel songs to a group of on-lookers at the Dorchester County Visitor Center.

Public domain.
Bank of Glen Jean

The Bank of Glen Jean, built by Thomas McKell in 1909, is constructed of random broken ashlar stone in a soft yellow color and emanates a strong and solid presence due to its excellent construction (28-inch thick walls) and history of operation by the McKell family.

Public domain. Photograph by Molly Davis
Cannon outside of Weare Historical Society

An artillery gun sits outside of the Weare Historical Society as a memorial to veterans who have served and continue to serve.

Public domain.
Bloom Mansion

A sign on the grounds of the Bloom Mansion indicates that the mansion, the Baca House, and the Pioneer Museum are run by the Colorado Historical Society.

Public domain.
Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural Site

Due to the untimely death of President McKinley, Theodore Roosevelt ascended to the presidency at this Buffalo estate.

Public domain.
A Millionaire's Mansion, the Goodwill House in Bramwell

The Goodwill House overlooks historic Bramwell, home to many coal barons who began the coal industry in southern West Virginia.

Public domain. Courtesy of West Virginia Division of Tourism
Covered Bridge

Washed stone matches weathered wood in this view of a covered bridge by Uwharrie Scenic Byway.

Public domain. Photo by Tammy Jones
Interpretive Sign in Trinidad

These interpretive signs provide pedestrians with a walking tour of historic structures in the Trinidad National Historic District.

Public domain. Photo by Sally Pearce
The Grounds of the Queen Anne's County Courthouse

Byway enthusiast enjoys sitting in the shade on the Queen Anne's County Courthouse grounds in the summer.

Public domain. Photo by S. Clyde
Slow Day at Minturn

Historically a railroad town, Minturn serves as the western gateway to the Top of the Rockies.

Public domain. Photo by Sally Pearce
Inside a WWII Tunnel

This tunnel in Unalaska's Dutch Harbor testifies of the region's part in World War II.

Public domain.