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National Historic Landmark-Washington's Headquarters

National Historic Landmark-Washington's Headquarters

This small farmhouse with a plain early Georgian exterior and an elaborate late Georgian interior served as Washington's headquarters from December 1777 to June 1778.

Since 1976, it has been included in Valley Forge National Historical Park.

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National Historic Landmark-General F. V. Steuben, Headquarters

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General Friedrich Von Steuben, Headquarters

From February to June 1778, this building served as quarters for Baron Friedrich Wilhelm Ludolf Gerhard Augustin von Steuben, Prussian staff officer and aide-de-camp to Frederick the Great.

General von Steuben served as ...

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National Historic Landmark- Pa Academy of the Fine Arts

National Historic Landmark- Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts

Completed in 1876, this two story, fireproof building is the best-preserved of Furness' exuberant Victorian structures, and one of the outstanding Art Schools and Museums in America.

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National Historic Landmark-Wharton Esherick

National Historical Landmark- Wharton Esherick, House and Studio

From 1926 to 1966, this was the home and workplace of Wharton Esherick (1887-1970), an artist and craftsman who applied the principles of modern sculpture to all his work, including furniture and architectural ...

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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Park

One of the largest memorials commemorating the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., this park contains numerous plaques and photos honoring Dr. King's life, family, speeches and the Civil Rights Movement.

Information provided by Florida Department of State.

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National Historic Landmark-John Bartram House

National Historical Landmark-John Bartram House

Constructed in 1731, this was the residence of John Bartram (1699-1777), one of America's first native botanists. The gardens, enlarged by his son, were filled with rare and exotic plants.

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National Historic Landmark-Gilbert Stuart Birthplace

National Historical Landmark-Gilbert Stuart Birthplace

From 1755 to 1761, this gambrel roofed, clapboard house was the home of Gilbert Stuart (1755-1828), best known for his portraits of George Washington and other prominent political figures.

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The African American Museum of the Arts

Established in 1994 to enhance public appreciation of African American and Caribbean American cultures, today more than 150 pieces of art from Nigeria, Haiti, South America, Zimbabwe, Senegal, Ethiopia and Kenya are featured in the permanent gallery.

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National Historic Landmark-Colonel John Stuart House

National Historic Landmark-Colonel John Stuart House

Built in 1772 by Colonel John Stuart (c. 1700-1779), the Royal Commissioner for Indian Affairs in the South, this is one of the finest examples of a three story Georgian frame townhouse in the Southern ...

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Museum of Art and Sciences: African Art Gallery

A 2,000 square foot African Art gallery features masks, sculpted figures, ceremonial and everyday objects from a number of African tribes. Carved commemorative staffs, ritual ornaments, fetishes and 130 pieces of rare Ashante gold are highlights of the collection.

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