Search results for “History”
Grand Turk Lighthouse
Perched dramatically on the northern tip of Grand Turk, this iconic cast-iron lighthouse was built in London in 1852 and
Magnolia Plantation & Gardens
Founded in 1676 by the Drayton family, Magnolia Plantation boasts America's oldest public gardens, cultivated in an roma
Buffalo Bill Center of the West
Located in downtown Cody, this sprawling Smithsonian affiliate complex houses five distinct museums under one roof, dedi
Charleston City Market
Spanning four city blocks through the historic downtown core, the Charleston City Market has been a bustling commercial
Brimstone Hill Fortress National Park
Perched dramatically on a steep volcanic hill on the island of St. Kitts, this UNESCO World Heritage-listed fortress is
The Charleston Museum
Founded in 1773—predating the American Revolution—The Charleston Museum is proudly recognized as America's first museum.
Museo del Oro Precolombino
Located beneath the Plaza de la Cultura, this subterranean museum operated by the Central Bank houses one of the most co
Lucayan National Park
Spanning 40 acres on Grand Bahama Island, this ecologically diverse national park preserves one of the world's longest c
Brandenburg Gate
The undisputed symbol of Berlin and German reunification, this 18th-century neoclassical triumphal arch was commissioned
Museo de Arte Costarricense
Situated at the eastern end of Parque Metropolitano La Sabana, the Costa Rican Art Museum is housed in the striking neoc
Airai Bai (Traditional Men's Meeting House)
Built over a century ago without the use of a single iron nail, the Airai Bai is the oldest surviving traditional meetin
Rose Hall Great House
Perched dramatically on a hill overlooking the coastline east of Montego Bay, Rose Hall is a meticulously restored 18th-