Butler Methodist Church

Frame church with gallery for slaves

built 1856-1857 on land given by family of

Major General William Butler and wife, Behethland,

who had lived on these grounds

and lie buried in cemetery.

First pastor, Rev. T. Sumter Daniel.

This church planned 1945 under Rev. T.A. Inabinet,

and ...

Executive Office Building

Originally

State, War, and Navy Departments

Constructed 1871-1888

South Wing

Ground broken June 1871

Completed December 1875

East Wing

Ground broken July 1872

Completed April 1879

North Wing

Ground broken July 1879

Completed December 1882

West and Central Wings

Ground broken March 1884

Completed January 1888

Total construction time 17 years and 4 months

On this ...

First Colored Baptist Church

The oldest black Baptist church in the city, the fellowship grew from the slave membership of the First Baptist Church of Austin. In 1854 the committee on religious conditions of the colored population recommended to the churches of the Austin ...

These Five-Inch Brass Trophy Guns

These five-inch brass trophy guns were captured from the Spanish Arsenal at Cavete, in the Phillipine Islands on May 1, 1898, following the defeat of the Spanish Squadron in Manila Bay by the United States Navy. Admiral Dewey, the hero ...

Artillery Brigade

Third Corps

Army of the Potomac

Third Corps

Artillery Brigade

Capt. George E. Randolph, Capt. A. Judson Clark

Battery B, 1st New Jersey, six 10 pounders, Capt. A. Judson Clark, Lieut. Robert Sims.

Battery D, 1st New York, six 12 pounders, Capt. George B. Winslow.

4th New ...

Battery C, Pennsylvania Light Artillery

(Thompson's)

(Front): Battery C Penna. Light Artillery

(Thompson's)

(Back):

July 2. Occupied this position from about 5 to 6 O'Clock p.m.

July 3rd. In position on right of First Volunteer Brigade Reserve Artillery and engaged the enemy.

Recruited at Pittsburgh.Total enrollment 325. Killed and died ...

Battery F, Pennsylvania Light Artillery

Hampton's Battery

(Front):F. Penna. Light Artillery

Organized at Pittsburgh

Hampton's Battery

(Right): From June 3 1863 to March 25 1864 Batteries F and C served as a consolidated battery.

July 2, occupied this position from about 5 to 6 o'clock p.m. July 3, with ...

“Love” and “Double Joy”

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This mosaic tile mural, placed in the heart of the historic Chinatown District of San Luis Obispo, commemorates our City’s Chinese pioneers. As immigrants they faced prejudice and exclusionary laws, but rose above such obstacles to make major contributions ...

First Baptist Church

Organized in 1845, this church was the original Baptist witness in this city. Early meetings were held in homes, stores, and the Courthouse. The church moved to this site in 1889. Other Southern Baptist churches have been formed from this ...

Native American Artifacts – Clubs to Prehistory

Artifacts recovered from prehistoric archaelogical sites, especially stone tools and ceramic pots, contain vital information about the living habits and age of Native American cultures. If the soil conditions allow, other materials – such as wood, bone, shell, textiles and ...