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Lincoln, Massachusetts
Paul Revere Capture Site
This location holds the truth to what truly happened that faithful night.
Upper Marlboro, Maryland
The Tomb of Dr. William Beanes
The final resting place of a physician rescued during the bombardment of Fort McHenry.
Rome, New York
Fort Stanwix National Monument
An interesting look into 18th-century American history.
Buffalo, New York
Casimir Pulaski Monument
A monument to a Polish general who fought the American Revolution and became the "Father of the American Cavalry."
Framingham, Massachusetts
Grave of Peter Salem
The final resting place of a free Black soldier who played a pivotal role in the Battle of Bunker Hill.
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Tomb of Unknown Soldier (Bethlehem)
A tribute to those that perished during the American Revolution.
Concord, Massachusetts
The Wright Tavern
The Wright Tavern is possibly the most important building in Concord Massachusetts to the American Revolution.
Charles City, Virginia
Berkeley Plantation
This estate on the banks of the James River was home to a Founding Father, two presidents, a famous bugle melody, and what some say was the actual first Thanksgiving.
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Sculpture of Oliver Pollock
This sculpture may be the only known depiction of a man who helped finance the American Revolution and inadvertently created the dollar sign.
Weare, New Hampshire
Site of the Pine Tree Riot
One of the earliest—and most commonly forgotten—acts of rebellion against English rule.
Dedham, Massachusetts
Dedham Powder House
This building is more than 250 years old and was built in one of the first towns settled in Massachusetts.
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Bethesda, Maryland
The Linden Oak
This mighty white oak in Bethesda survived both the American Revolution and the construction of Washington D.C.'s metro red line.
Annapolis, Maryland
The Hall of Presidents Before Washington
A total of 14 men held the title of "president" before George Washington—their historical legacies are enshrined in the lobby of a hotel.
London, England
Benedict Arnold's London Residence
A commemorative plaque at the door pays tribute to an "American Patriot" known for his betrayal.
Rotherham, England
Boston Castle
This small crenelated building was built by a British aristocrat who supported the American Revolution and may have named it in memory of a pivotal battle.
Lorton, Virginia
Pohick Church
This church is known as "The Home Church of George Washington and George Mason."
Danbury, Connecticut
Sybil Ludington Statue
A statue commemorating a 16-year old girl's nighttime ride to raise a militia against attacking British troops.
Lorton, Virginia
George Mason's Gunston Hall
The former home of the man whose radical ideas changed the nation.
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