African American
History & Heritage Site

Arizona

Camp Verde - Fort Verde State Historic Park

Troops from the 10th Cavalry served here beginning in 1885. There are 3 historic houses to tour, and the museum has biographies of black soldiers on display, or available upon request. The website has visitor information, events, fees, and weather information.

Casa Grande - Casa Grande Valley Historical Society & Museum

Explore a segregated one-room school house which has been renamed in honor of Rebecca Dallas, a well loved educator in the African American community.

Fort Apache - Fort Apache Historic Park

Features displays and photographs about the Buffalo Soldiers. Starting in 2006, you can also view Transitions in the Apache World: The Fort Apache Legacy, long-term exhibition on the history of the White Mountain Apache, including both traditional culture and the changes that took place after the establishment of Fort Apache by the U.S. military.

Fort Huachuca - Fort Huachuca Historical Museum

At various times the regimental headquarters of the Buffalo Soldiers of the 10th Cavalry and the 24th Infantry, during WWII this was the largest African American U.S. military base, housing the 92nd and 93rd divisions, and also units of the black Women's Army Corps. Dioramas, displays of uniforms and equipment, photographs and more bring those eras to life. The website has visitor & lodging information as well as historical information.

Phoenix - George Washington Carver Museum and Cultural Center

"The George Washington Carver Museum and Cultural Center housed in the historic Phoenix Union Colored High built in 1926 as Arizona's first Black high school and later named in honor of the scientist, relate the life, challenges, and triumphs of Phoenix's African-American community. You'll get a sense of what it was like for the black pioneers and later generations.  Galleries tell of prominent local and national individuals, student experiences, sports achievements, military heroes, and religious roots.  Art and visiting exhibits appear too.  A library specializes in African-American subjects." (I find their website is frequently unavailable. If so, try this for more information: http://www.azcama.com/museums/carver_museum.htm

Tuscon - The Dunbar School Project

"Dunbar School was completed in January 1918, for the purpose of educating Tucson's African-American students. The school was named after  Paul Laurence Dunbar, a renowned African-American poet.  African-American children in first through ninth grades attended Dunbar until 1951, when de jure segregation was eliminated from the school systems of Arizona.  When segregation in Arizona was eliminated, Dunbar School became the non-segregated John Spring Junior High School, and continued as such until 1978 when the school was closed permanently."

The Dunbar Coalition purchased the building in 1995, and is renovating the school and converting it into an African-American Museum and Cultural Center. The renovation will preserve the historic building while creating a center to house artifacts and memorabilia that document the contributions African-Americans made to the development of the Great Southwest. 

Tuscon - Pima Air & Space Museum

The Hall of Fame includes African American Janet Harmon Bragg, who - despite many obstacles placed in her path, earned the first commercial pilot's license issued to a black woman.

California

A History of Black Americans in California: National Park Service

This online book details the history of African Americans in religion, education, industry, farming, business, associations, and also noted individuals. It also provides a listing of 105 historic sites, many with links to additional information.

Allensworth (38 miles N of Bakersfield) Colonel Allensworth State Historic Park

"Allensworth is the only California town to be founded, financed and governed by African Americans. The small farming community was founded in 1908 by Colonel Allen Allensworth and a group of others dedicated to improving the economic and social status of African Americans. Uncontrollable circumstances, including a drop in the area's water table, resulted in the town's demise. With continuing restoration and special events, the town is coming back to life as a state historic park. The park's visitor center features a film about the site. A yearly rededication ceremony reaffirms the vision of the pioneers."

The website has historical information and images, as well as visitor and camping information. See also the Friends of Allensworth Website.

Bakersfield (North of) Colonel Allensworth State Historical Park

"Allensworth is the only California town to be founded, financed and governed by African Americans. The small farming community was founded in 1908 by Colonel Allen Allensworth and a group of others dedicated to improving the economic and social status of African Americans. Uncontrollable circumstances, including a drop in the area's water table, resulted in the town's demise. With continuing restoration and special events, the town is coming back to life as a state historic park. The park's visitor center features a film about the site. A yearly rededication ceremony reaffirms the vision of the pioneers." The website provides visitor and camping information.

Beckwourth/Eastern Plumas County - Beckwourth Trail

Jim Beckwourth was an African American explorer and pioneer who discovered the lowest pass over the Sierra. The Beckwourth Trail (a wagon route from Marysville to Reno) was used heavily until about 1855, when the railroad supplanted the wagon train as the preferred method of travelling to California. At this rich website, you'll find biographical and historical information, educator resources, a map of the trail and more.

Elsewhere you can download a self guided ethnic diversity tour or a tour of Historic Plumas produced by the Plumas County/Northern California Visitor's Bureau.

Jim Beckwourth Museum, is just south of Hwy 70, one mile east of Portola. (530) 832-4888. 1850's log cabin trading post and "hotel." Emigrant wagon trail artifacts and Beckwourth history.

Folsom - Folsom History Museum

"The Folsom Historical Society was founded in 1960 to preserve the history of Folsom and to reconstruct the Wells Fargo & Company assay office and bank (Palmer & Day Building) that now serves as the Folsom History Museum. The History Museum focuses on exhibits about Folsom's native people, the discovery of gold and the formation of mining camps, ethnic groups who contributed to this area, the formation of the town, railroad, prison, powerhouse, and later efforts at gold mining." One of the mining camps featured is Negro Bar. which is now under the water of Lake Natoma.

Julian - Black Historical Society

See historic sites and learn about Julian's black heritage on the 45-minute Soul of Julian tour!

Julian - Cemetery Markers

The discovery of gold in Julian, San Diego County, can be attributed to A. E. (Frederick) Coleman, a Black rancher and experienced miner. Julian celebrated Black History Month in 2006 by honoring the lives of its black pioneers with an unveiling of new headstones above their graves in the local cemetery and dedication of a plaque memorializing their accomplishments.

Julian - Gold Rush Hotel (Formely Robinson Hotel)

The Julian Hotel, the oldest continuously operating hotel in Southern California, is not only a living monument to the glory of the long ago mining boom, it is also the dream come true of a former slave, Albert Robinson, and his wife, Margaret." History, activities, virtual tour and reservation information at the website.

Los Angeles - California African American Museum

"The mission of the California African American Museum is to research, collect, preserve and interpret for public enrichment, the history, art and culture of African Americans with emphasis on California and the western United States. " Site includes sampling of art works included in various exhibitions, plus information about their permanent collection, African American Journey West.

Los Angeles - African American Itinerary

Capital Records, William Grant Still Community Arts Center, Museum in Black and several soul foods restaraunts are on this 26-item itinerary.

Los Angeles - Leimert Park

"The Leimert Park Village, bounded by Crenshaw Boulevard, 43rd Street, Leimert Boulevard and Vernon Avenue, is a pedestrian-oriented shopping core offering goods and services with an Afro-centric theme. A haven for artists, poets and musicians, the Leimert Park Village stands as a tribute to the success of businesses owned and operated by African Americans."

Oakland - Museum of African American Technology Science Village

This recently opened museum exhibits the technical achievements of African Americans. It is a leading force in promoting science education and awareness for the underrepresented. Both the museum and the website provide classroom activities, but are still pretty much under construction at the time of this writing (2006.) Watch for great things to come

Oakland - African American Museum and Library

Dating back to 1946, when Eugene and Ruth Lasartemay and Jessie and Dr. Marcella Ford began collecting the oral histories and artifacts that documented the activities of African Americans in and around Oakland, the Bay Area and California, the African American Museum and Library at Oakland "is dedicated to discover, preserve, interpret and share the historical and cultural experiences of African Americans in California and the West for present and future generations."

Oakland - Ebony Museum of Art 1034 14th St. (510) 763-0141

This museum preserves and presents African American art, and promotes greater appreciation of the African American heritage. Tours are available.

Oakland - Oakland Museum of California

The museum houses a collection of works by African-Americans, and frequently has related exhibitions. Use the search engine on their home page, keywords "African American" and you'll find archived information about past exhibits.

Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial

Reservations are required to visit this site, as the memorial is located on an active military base.

"On the night of July 17, 1944, residents in the San Francisco area were jolted awake by a massive explosion that lit up the sky. At Port Chicago Naval Magazine 40 miles east of San Francisco, 320 men were instantly killed when the munition ships they were loading with ammunition and bombs for the Pacific Rim troops mysteriously blew up. It was the largest homeland disaster during World War II. Over 200 of the deaths were young African-American enlisted sailors working for a segregated military. The explosion and its aftermath led to the largest Naval mutiny trial and was one of the catalysts to persuade the U.S. Armed Services to desegregate following the war. "

San Francisco - African American Art and Culture Complex

The AAACC benefits not only the African American community of San Francisco but the entire San Francisco Bay Area and its many visitors with exhibitions, plays, classes, lectures, and activities. It includes the Sargent Johnson Gallery (named for one of the Bay Area's most prominent sculptors) and the Buriel Clay Theater, named for a prominent African American playwright and poet from San Francisco. You'll find their schedule of events, exhibitions, a list of resident organizations and more at the website. This is also the home of the San Francisco African American Historical Cultural Society.

San Francisco - Lorraine Hansberry Theatre

Intimate 300-seat, state-of-the-art theatre located in the heart of San Francisco's Downtown theatre district. Fosters the African American artistic and cultural legacy through the production of plays by prominent black writers of the past and present. You'll find their shows and box office at the website.

San Francisco - Museum of the African Diaspora

An international museum, based in San Francisco, MoAD is committed to showcasing the "best of the best" from the African Diaspora. Its multi-media installations and exhibitions remind us that Africa is the birthplace of humankind, and encourage interaction. This rich website offers much more than just the usual visitor information, exhibit schedule and educational programs (though it has that, too.) Online exhibitions in the MoAD Salon allow you to hear stories from around the world, view thousands of images shared by visitors from around the world, and even share your own narratives.

San Francisco - San Francisco Public Library African American Center

Resources include materials about the history, traditions and culture of African Americans, with special attention to the African and African American diaspora. Includes English-language materials in all formats: books, books on tape, videos, musical recordings, periodicals and electronic data.

Wheatland - George's Barber Shop ( The Hairdressing and Shaving Saloon)

"Edward Park Duplex, a Black man who would become Mayor of Wheatland, opened a hairdressing and shaving saloon at 415 Main Street in 1875. The Hairdressing and Shaving Saloon, also known as George's Barber Shop, still stands in Wheatland. The structure has a front business section and rear living quarters. It appears that this building's exterior has remained the same as it was in 1875."

Whittier - Pio Pico State Historic Park

"Pío Pico, the last governor of Mexican California before the American takeover in 1846, built an adobe home on what is now a state park. Pico was one of California's most remarkable historical figures. He witnessed and helped shape nearly a century of California history. His ancestry includes a mixture of ethnicities, including Spanish, African, Indian, and Italian. The park site was once the headquarters of Pico's ranch." The State Park Website has visitor and accessibility information. The Friends of Pio Pico website has much more historical and genealogical information, plus tour and activities information.

Our Roots Run Deep: The Black Experience in California, Volumes 1-4. John William Templeton, Editor. Electron Access Inc. 2000 Order, read more or find more resources at CaliforniaBlackHistory.com

This 1,400 page chronicle of the centrality of blacks in California heritage has been updated to integrate with the California content standards and to include new discoveries from recent exhibitions in Los Angeles and San Francisco -- the first black company to record a jazz record; the first black woman to publish a cookbook and the site of the first jazz club and jazz band in history. Volume One also includes the translation of Las Serges de Esplandian, the 1510 epic describing California as an island populated only by black women, which Cortes sought out with his party of 300 African conquistadors in the 1530s. The package also includes a DVD of Our Roots Run Deep documentary, a 56-minute public television show; and Come to the Water: Sharing the Rich Black Experience in San Francisco, a tourist guide to the city's 300 black historic sites, 50 black restaurants and 100 churches.

Colorado

Black American West Museum and Heritage Center Denver

"The Black American West Museum & Heritage Center, located in Denver, Colorado, tells the forgotten story of the African American pioneers who helped to shape the West. This small musuem is housed in the former home of Dr. Justina Ford, Colorado's first African American female doctor." You can tour the museum online, or get information for an in-person visit.

Blair-Caldwell African American Research Library Denver

The Library includes a 7,000 square foot gallery space highlighting areas such as the Black West, the historic Five Points neighborhood, and African American leadership. Also hosts rotating exhibits and events. Take an online mini-tour of their permanent exhibit Western Legacies.

Hawaii

Honolulu - African American Diversity Cultural Center

The goal of the Center is to preserve African American heritage in Hawaii dating back to the 1800s. Though the museum is not scheduled to open until 2010, educational programs and events are already available. At the website you can learn more, download a brochure, , and watch a 15 minute Quicktime video, African Americans in the Hawaiian Isles.

University of Hawaii at Manoa - Center for Oral History

African Americans have been present in Hawaii for more than 2 centuries. The Center for Oral History is working to document some of their lives.

They Followed the Trade Winds: African Americans in Hawaii, Miles M. Jackson Ed. University of Hawaii Press, 2005. Order at Amazon.com

African Americans were missionaries, teachers, cowboys, and more long before Hawaii became a state.

Nevada

Las Vegas - Moulin Rouge Hotel

Acclaimed as the first integrated hotel. Before it opened in 1955, black entertainers couldn't enter the casinos and had to lodge in black boarding houses.

Virginia City - The Boston Saloon
Learn more at the Department of Cultural Affairs

"The Boston Saloon served Virginia City's African American population from 1864 to 1875 when Virginia City was the capital of one of the greatest mining districts of the nineteenth century.  In the summer of 2000, archaeologists, students, and volunteers led by Dr. Kelly Dixon excavated nearly 30,000 artifacts from the Boston Saloon site.  Analysis of the artifacts resulted in a number of discoveries that have reshaped traditional views of the nation's mining frontier and greatly advanced our knowledge of the everyday lives of African Americans who lived on the Comstock in the 19 th Century."

Reno - Bethel African American Cultural Center (site of Bethel AME Church)
220 Bell St, Reno, NV 89503 (775) 322-1043

Built in 1910, until 2004 Bethel AME was the oldest surviving African American institution in Nevada. The congregation moved to Sparks in 1993. The older church was sold to a non-profit group and served as a shelter for homeless veterans.

The church later bought the building back, and it was boarded shut in 2003. Preserve Nevada listed it as an endangered site in 2004, when it was later destroyed by fire. It was rebuilt and is now 3000 sq ft cultural center.

New Mexico
African American Culture in New Mexico at New Mexico Tourism

Been There! Albuquerque - Buffalo Soldier Monument Sgt. Brent Woods (1855 - 1906) Medal of Honor Winner The Buffalo Soldier Monument honors all the Buffalo Soldiers and reflects on their demonstrated courage and determination during the Indian Wars of the West. Dedicated October 1, 2011, the monument is located at the New Mexico Veterans' Memorial, 1100 Louisiana Blvd SE, Albuquerque, NM. You can see pictures from the dedication at the State of New Mexico Office of African American Affairs You will also find more information about the Buffalo Soldiers in the Visitor Center. Unfortunately, it was closed during my visit (closed on Tuesdays & Wednesdays.) Learn more about Sgt. Brent Woods

Albuquerque - Grant Chapel AME Church

"Grant Chapel was the first African, 'free society', church to start a mission in the Albuquerque townsite in 1883. Our church is a house of worship and prayer for all nations of people." You'll find their weekly service schedule at thei website.

Albuquerque - Mount Olive Baptist Church

Founded in 1898, this is the oldest Baptist church in New Mexico. (Though not the original location.) You can read their history at the website.

Columbus - Pancho Villa State Park

On March 9, 1916, soldiers led by Gen. Francisco "Pancho" Villa attacked the military camp at Columbus, New Mexico. General "Black Jack" Pershing pursued Villa into Mexico, and among his 10,000 men were Buffalo Soldiers of the 10th Cavalry.  Several buildings dating from the time of Villa's raid still stand in Columbus.  The U.S. Customs House, built in 1902, serves as the park's visitor center, where a free video tells the story.

Folsom - Folsom Museum

Born a slave in 1851 Cowboy George McJunkin discovered a large cache of bones while riding in Wild Horse Arroyo with a friend in 1908. An amateur archeaologist, he was convinced the bones were important, but unfortunately, he was dead by the time scientists agreed in 1925 that his discover of "Folsom Man" was one of the most important archeaological finds ever made in North America. The museum has a display in his honor.

Been There! Radium Springs - Fort Seldon State Monument - More information

Constructed near Las Cruces in 1865, the fort housed units of the famous Buffalo Soldiers, until the fort was decommisioned in 1891. Living history programs and displays are available to demonstrate 19th century military life on summer weekends. There is also an excellent museum on site. Read more about the Buffalo Soldiers in New Mexico. You can also find more detailed visitor information here.

Watrous - Fort Union National Monument

Buffalo Soldiers from the 9th Cavalry were stationed here in the late 1870's. Interpretive tours by request, or follow the 1.6 mile self-guided interpretive trail.

Texas

African Americans in Texas Texas Historical Commission

The rich historical and cultural legacy of African Americans in Texas dates back to the first Spanish expeditions in the early 16th Century. This site lists attractions, and offers a 48-page brochure.

Austin - George Washington Carver Museum & Cultural Center

"On October 24, 1980, what was once Austin's first library, and what later became Austin's first branch library, opened its doors as the George Washington Carver Museum and Cultural Center, the first African-American neighborhood museum in the state of Texas. Today, the museum is housed in a 36,000 square-foot facility that includes four galleries, a conference room, classroom, darkroom, dance studio, 134-seat theatre, and archival space. The galleries feature a core exhibit on Juneteenth, a permanent exhibit on Austin African-American families, an Artists Gallery, and a children's exhibit on African-American scientists and inventors. "

Dallas - African American Museum of Dallas

"The African American Museum is the only museum in the Southwestern United States devoted to the preservation and display of African American artistic, cultural and historical materials. The Museum's permanent collections include African art; African American fine art; magazine, historical, political and community archives." It also houses the Texas Black Sports Hall of Fame and sponsors the Texas Black Invitational Rodeo each spring, plus events for Juneteenth and more.

Dallas - Juanita Craft Civil Rights House

"Craft played a crucial role in integrating two universities, the 1954 Texas State Fair, and Dallas theaters, restaurants, and lunch counters. As a tribute to her anti-discrimination efforts, Dallas named a city park and recreation center after her." The house is now owned and operated by the city of Dallas as a cultural facility.

Fort Worth - The National Multicultural Western Heritage Museum

Formerly the National Cowboys of Color Museum and Hall of Fame. The mission is to offer the visitor a true and complete historical perspective of the people and activities that built the unique culture of the American West.  The work of artists who documented the people and events of the time through journals, photographs and other historical items are part of this new collection .

Houston - Buffalo Soldiers National Museum & Heritage Center

The Buffalo Soldiers National Museum and Heritage Center are to preserve, promote and perpetuate the history, tradition and outstanding contributions of the Buffalo Soldiers toward the development and defense of the United States of America. They collect, interpret, display and preserve documents, videos, prints and other historical memorabilia. The web site includes an outline of black military history from 1770 - 2000 (Gulf War.)

Utah

Salt Lake City - African American Points of Interest

Discover the local African-American presence by taking a tour of 14 historical points of interest in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Salt Lake City - Calvary Baptist Church

Founded in 1892. Though not on the original site, Calvary Baptist Church is the oldest African American Baptist Church in Utah.

Salt Lake City - Fort Douglas Military Museum

Buffalo Soldiers of the 9th cavalry and 24th infantry served here from 1896-1900 and their service is remembered in an exhibit at the museum. This rich website has visitor information, history, military units assigned there, and links to more resources. You'll find graves of soldiers from the 9th Cavalry and 24th Infantry buried nearby at the Fort Douglas Cemetery.

Salt Lake City - J. Willard Marriott Library, University of Utah

Photographs of African American citizens, oral histories and more.

Additional Resources

African American History in the American West

This site is a gateway to the vast and growing array of information on the Web and in other sources on the lives and histories of the millions of African Americans who have and continue to make the West their home. Compiled by Dr. Quintard Taylor, Professor of American History at the University of Washington.

African Americans on the Western Frontier. Edited by Monroe Lee Billington and Roger D. Hardaway. University Press of Colorado, 1998/ Paperback 2001 Order at Amazon.com

This book of 14 essays conveys various aspects of the African American experience in the West from 1850 until the end of the Frontier Era, approximately 1912. The topics include slavery in the West, Reconstruction on the frontier, all-black towns, women, Buffalo Soldiers, black miners, cowboys, newspapers and more. In addition to numerous illustrations, the book includes a bibliographic essay detailing the numerous books and articles written in recent years, and the Appendix has the African American population by state for the period covered.

Our Roots Run Deep: The Black Experience in California, Volumes 1-4. John William Templeton, Editor. Electron Access Inc. 2000 Order, read more or find more resources at CaliforniaBlackHistory.com

This 1,400 page chronicle of the centrality of blacks in California heritage has been updated to integrate with the California content standards and to include new discoveries from recent exhibitions in Los Angeles and San Francisco -- the first black company to record a jazz record; the first black woman to publish a cookbook and the site of the first jazz club and jazz band in history. Volume One also includes the translation of Las Serges de Esplandian, the 1510 epic describing California as an island populated only by black women, which Cortes sought out with his party of 300 African conquistadors in the 1530s. The package also includes a DVD of Our Roots Run Deep documentary, a 56-minute public television show; and Come to the Water: Sharing the Rich Black Experience in San Francisco, a tourist guide to the city's 300 black historic sites, 50 black restaurants and 100 churches.

African Amerians in California's Heartland. VHS or DVD KVIE Public TV

"The history of African Americans in the Central Valley and Sierra Nevada from the Gold Rush through the 1950's. Among the stories related in the program are the Gooch/Monroe family, whose descendants owned much of Coloma; the settlement of Allensworth, the only town in the state to be founded, financed, and governed by African Americans; the Buffalo Soldiers stationed in Yosemite and Sequoia National Parks; the famous civil rights case of runaway slave Archy Lee; and the entrepreneurial Dunlap Family, who operated a famous Sacramento restaurant frequented by Senators and scions of society. Additional footage from Stockton, Modesto, Marysville, and Wheatland are included."

Our Corner of the World: African American Women in Utah Tell Their Stories, 1940-2002. Diedre Ann Tyler. University Press of America, 2005. Order at Amazon.com

African American Historic Places. Savage, Beth L. Wiley, 2005 Order at Amazon.com

Features 800 sites on the National Historic Register which relate to African American History. Organized by 41 states plus the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands. Because it is designed as an identification tool rather than as a trip planner, the book lists only addresses and does not note telephone numbers, access policies, or admission charges. The introduction, however, notes that approximately three-fourths of the properties are privately owned and not open to the public. Black-and-white photographs are provided for some of the sites, and eight introductory essays provide context for understanding the historical significance of the sites.

Black Heritage Sites: The South. Nancy C. Curtis. New Press 1998 Order at Amazon.com

This volume includes descriptions and detailed visitor information for hundreds of places of national and local significance, from churches and schools to battlefields and cemeteries, from stops on the Underground Railroad to landmarks of the 1950s civil rights movement. Black Heritage Sites is perfect for travelers and historians of all kinds--from the family planning a cross-country trip to the armchair traveler interested in gaining a unique perspective on African American history.

A Traveler's Guide to the Civil Rights Movement. Jim Carrier. Harcourt Books, 2004. Order at Amazon.com

This book is fascinating even if you never leave home. It's both a travel guide and a reference for anyone wanting to learn more about the Civil Rights Movement. But it's not limited to modern times; like many historians, the author takes the view that the struggle for civil rights began the moment the first enslaved African set foot on these shores and tried to break free. And it continued anywhere that people fought for dignity and equality. Consequently, the sites described here include sites of slave rebellions, legal battles, Underground Railroad safe houses, historically black colleges, churches, museums...even the minor league stadium in Florida where Jackie Robinson broke through the color line.

Historic Landmarks of Black America. Canter, George. Gale Group, 1991. Order at Amazon.com

Describes over 300 sites across the US and Canada, with entries ranging from a paragraph to several pages, with lots of illustrations. Each includes a historical sketch detailing the site's significance and practical information such as directions, hours, fees, and related sites....which of course you'd want to doublecheck before traveling! This book is out of print but still available through used booksellers at Amazon.com.

In Their Footsteps: The American Visions Guide to African-American Historical Sites. Chase, Henry. Owlet, 1994. Order at Amazon.com

Similar to Canter's Historic Landmarks, but more comprehensive covering 46 states, Ontario and Nova Scotia. This book is out of print but still available through used booksellers at Amazon.com.

Hippocrene U.S.A. Guide to Black America: A Directory of Historic and Cultural Sites Relating to Black America. Marcella Thum. Hippocrene Books 1991. Order at Amazon.com

More than 700 historic public attractions significant to African American history, many of which are not included in standard travel guides. Arranged geographically, entries briefly describe each site, noting admission fees and addresses.

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