A Japanese Garden In South Florida - Morikami Garden
The Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens is a center for Japanese arts and culture in Delray Beach, Florida.
A Rockefeller Ormond Beach Estate - The Casements
The Casements, named for the large hand-cut casement-style windows that adorn the mansion, was purchased in 1918 by John Davidson Rockefeller at age 78.
Historic Research, Development & Innovation In New Jersey - Thomas Edison National Historic Park
Thomas Edison is best known for the incandescent lamp and phonograph, but Edison’s greatest invention was a new way to invent: the industrial research and development laboratory.
Home Of Martha Washington Descendants - Tudor Place
The Federal-style mansion in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington D.C. was originally the home of Martha Washington’s grandaughter Martha Parke Custis Peter and her husband, Thomas.
The Former Tampa Bay Hotel - The Henry Plant Museum
Henry Plant hired New York architect J. A. Wood to design the luxurious Tampa Bay Hotel in the style of a Moorish palace.
Home Of The Tomb Of The Unknown Soldier - Arlington Cemetery
The property was originally part of an estate owned by Martha Washington’s grandson, George Washington Parke Custis,
A Comprehensive Louis C Tiffany Collection - The Morse Museum
The Morse Museum houses the world’s most comprehensive collection of Louis C. Tiffany’s work, including jewelry, pottery, paintings, leaded-glass windows and lamps.
Home Of An Annapolis Signer Of The Declaration Of Independence - William Paca House & Garden
This five-part Georgian mansion was built in the 1760s and then carefully restored by Historic Annapolis beginning in 1965.
Once The Continental Army Headquarters - Newburgh, NY
Newburgh boasts a rich history, particularly related to the American Revolutionary War.
The World’s First Penitentiary - Eastern Penitentiary, Philadelphia, PA
Eastern State was the world’s first true penitentiary. It was operational from 1829 to 1971 and is renowned for its innovative architecture and penal philosophy.
History In The Middle Of The East River - Roosevelt Island, NY
The island was known as Blackwell’s Island and Welfare Island and finally becoming Roosevelt Island in honor of President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1973.
A Historic New York City Farm - Queens County Farm Museum
Hidden in plain site in the Glen Oaks section of Queens is one of the longest continually farmed sites in New York City.
The Former Home Of Washington DC’s Top Hostess - Hillwood Estate
Marjorie Merriweather Post was a pioneering business executive, engaged citizen, generous philanthropist, distinguished collector and amazing party hostess.
The First Town In The First State - Lewes, DE
Lewes is a charming small town that is located where the Delaware Bay meets the Atlantic Ocean. When you stroll the streets of the historic district you will see unique shops, museums, and restaurants to please every palate.
Glass Helped Build A Gilded Age Mansion In Pennsylvania - Cairnwood, Bryn Athyn
The Cairnwood Mansion is an L-shaped, Beau Arts gem designed by Carrere and Hastings nestled in the serene countryside. The 26,000 square-foot, 28-room mansion was built in 1895 for John Pitcairn, Jr,
Founded By Several Elite Families - Jekyll Island, Georgia
The Jekyll Island Club membership was like a ‘Who’s Who’ of the the late 19th and early 20th centuries and represented 1/6th of the world’s wealth at the time including Rockefeller’s, Vanderbilts, Pulitzers, Morgans, Gould and more.
Fashion Culture On Display - FIT Museum
The museum regularly hosts exhibitions that showcase various aspects of fashion, including thematic, contemporary and historical designs.
A Former Frick Country Home - Nassau County Museum Of Art
The mansion that houses the Nassau Country Museum of Art, in Roslyn Harbor, was originally built by Lloyd Stephens Bryce utilizing the Neo-Georgian designs of architect Ogden Codman.
A Charming Southern Escape - Savannah, GA
Savannah is the oldest city in the state of Georgia, established in 1733. The downtown Historic District, considered one of the largest in the U.S., largely retains the original twenty-two parklike square plans laid out by James Oglethorpe.
Gilded Age Coconut Grove Waterfront - Vizcaya
James Deering, socialite and antiquities collector built an elaborate Florida villa and estate named Vizcaya on Biscayne Bay in Miami.