Accokeek, Maryland
Marshall Hall
The ruins of an 18th-century mansion that was once named "Mistake" by the man who had it built.
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Accokeek, Maryland
The ruins of an 18th-century mansion that was once named "Mistake" by the man who had it built.
Upper Marlboro, Maryland
The final resting place of a physician rescued during the bombardment of Fort McHenry.
Upper Marlboro, Maryland
Evidence of a long-ago crush remains scratched into the glass at this historic Maryland House.
Baltimore, Maryland
Public opinion is still divided on this enormous sculpture in front of Baltimore's Penn Station.
Manheim, Pennsylvania
One of the few remaining covered bridges in Lancaster County.
Alexandria, Virginia
Dedicated to a U.S. Army lieutenant colonel who was also a bird watcher and artist.
Columbia, Pennsylvania
North America’s largest collection of horological devices and home to a colossal clock with a dizzying array of features.
Lancaster, Pennsylvania
The first of Lancaster's "rural cemeteries."
Lancaster, Pennsylvania
In this cemetery stands the country's first public crematorium.
Lancaster, Pennsylvania
This iconic Lancaster everyman has been reading the same story since 1980.
Lancaster, Pennsylvania
The oldest farmer's market in America is so ancient it was approved by the King of England.
Lancaster, Pennsylvania
The home of possibly the least-loved U.S. president stands as a sort of unpopular Monticello.
Lititz, Pennsylvania
Don't get it twisted: This is the oldest pretzel bakery in the United States.
Yorklyn, Pennsylvania
An outlandish shoe shaped house built by an eccentric millionaire.
Fredericksburg, Virginia
Constructed by the younger brother of George Washington.
Takoma Park, Maryland
Concerned residents saved this historic house and garden from demolition.
Washington, D.C.
An 18th-century townhouse that once hosted guests of the president.
Fredericksburg, Virginia
This plaque celebrates the sister city relationship between Fredricksburg and Fréjus.
Ellicott City, Maryland
A former pillar of the Black community in Ellicott City.
Washington, D.C.
A hidden mid-city oasis, built for pollinators amid the concrete of federal buildings
Street, Maryland
Slated for demolition, this house was relocated piece by piece.
Wall Township, New Jersey
A piece of telecommunications history.
Easton, Maryland
The boy drummer who became the last surviving Maryland soldier of the Revolution
Arlington, Virginia
This site is believed to be connected to the oldest house in Arlington County.