John W. Martin House

John Martin was born in Plainfield, Marion County, Florida on June 21, 1884. He was admitted to the Florida Bar in 1914. He joined the Democratic Party and toured the state making speeches in support of President Woodrow Wilson before ...

Bldg. 36, 37, UWF Humanities, Arts and Media Center

Buildings 36 and 37, the work of the firm of Ellis Bullock Associates, reveal a two-story covered drive-through entry that connects the two structures that in 1967 made up the Humanities, Music, Theatre and Art Building and Media Center. The ...

Annmarie Garden Sculpture Parks and Arts Ctr.

Amaze, entertain and educate your senses while strolling through a 30-acre sculpture garden and arts center in scenic Solomons. Annmarie Garden, a Smithsonian Affiliate, contains permanent and loaned works of sculpture. The arts center presents dynamic exhibits, programs, and events.

Hours ...

Arthur Storer Planetarium

This unique facility, named after America's first colonial astronomer and childhood friend of Sir Issac Newton, allows visitors of all ages to explore the cosmos. Programs last 30-45 minutes. Seating is limited to 70 and is first-come, first-served. Limited access ...

Purple Heart Memorial

Combat Wounded Veterans

Dedicated to all men and women

wounded in all our wars.

My stone is red for the blood they shed.

The medal I bear is my country’s way

to show they care.

If I could be seen ...

Frederic Auguste Bartholdi

(1834 – 1904)

A French sculptor and friend of De Laboulaye, he created the Statue of “Liberty Enlightening the World” and selected its site. Inspired by his first view of New York Harbor, Bartholdi later wrote “The Statue was born for ...

William Arthur Fickling, Sr.

Father of Cherry Blossoms

In grateful memory of William Arthur Fickling, Sr. (1903 - 1990), a long time resident of Macon and Bibb County and leader in numerous civic, governmental, religious and charitable organizations and activities.

Mr. Fickling’s broad ranging interests ...

The August 8th Emancipation Celebration at Stuart Nelson Park

Nelson was a graduate of Lincoln High School, commissioned officer in WWI, and president of several major universities. He marched with Ghandi in India and with Dr. King in Alabama.

Burks Chapel AME,7th and Ohio, ran the first school for Negro ...

John Todd Stuart, 1807-1885

Abraham Lincoln’s friend and 1st law partner was born on Nov. 10, 1807, in Fayette Co. The son of a Presbyterian minister & Mary Todd Lincoln’s aunt, Stuart graduated from Centre College in 1826. Two years later he became a ...

Kansas' First Kindergarten

Marker is on Factory Street (Kansas Route 43) near 1st Street, on the left when traveling north.

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