American Revolution

This mighty white oak in Bethesda survived both the American Revolution and the construction of Washington D.C.'s metro red line.

A total of 14 men held the title of "president" before George Washington—their historical legacies are enshrined in the lobby of a hotel.

A commemorative plaque at the door pays tribute to an "American Patriot" known for his betrayal.

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.

This church is known as "The Home Church of George Washington and George Mason."

A statue commemorating a 16-year old girl's nighttime ride to raise a militia against attacking British troops.

The former home of the man whose radical ideas changed the nation.

The oldest surviving presidential residence in the United States.

The site of a fallen tree that protected Americans from British forces during the American Revolution.

New Hampshire's most beloved war hero lived out his retirement in this peaceful homestead.

You must take the A train... to the last active cemetery in Manhattan.

West Point’s only monument to a woman veteran stands above an empty grave.

An eccentric priest's tribute to George Washington, this chapel tells the story of the American Revolution.

This preserved wilderness hides the remains of a colonial grain mill used to feed George Washington's troops.

An unusual and eclectic collection of local historical memorabilia.

In 1787, a group of delegates met at this very spot to drink, be merry, and ratify the Constitution of the United States.