This monument erected by Co. K 150th Ohio National Guard who served in the Defenses of Washington during the Battle of Fort Stevens. The monument was dedicated in 1907.
Monument erected by the 25th New York Cavalry who served in the Defenses of Washington during the Battle of Fort Stevens. The monument was dedicated in 1914.<br />Inscriptions<br />Sacred to the Memory of our Comrades Who Gave Their Lives in Defense of the National Capitol<br />July 11, 1864<br />Erected by the State of New York in Honor of the 25th N.Y. Vol. Cav.<br />
The 4th Division, commonly called the "Ivy Division" after its Roman numeral designation, was organized in December of 1917 to serve in the American Expeditionary Force in World War I. It was involved in the Battle of Mame, during which it fought for 28 consecutive days and sustaining almost 13,000 casualties.The Division was reactivated to serve in World War II. The 4th Infantry Division participated in the Normandy Invasion and campaigns in the Rhineland, Ardennes, and cent
Monument erected by the 98th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry who served with the Union Army during the Battle of Fort Stevens. The monument was dedicated in 1891. InscriptionsfrontIn Memory of Our Comrades Killed and Wounded in Battle on This FieldJuly 11th & 12th 186498th Reg't. P.V.1st Brig. 2nd Div. 6th CorpssideKilled in BattleJuly 11th & 12th 1864Frederick Walter Co.Bernhard HoerleSergt. George MarquetCorpl. Henry PoelserMichael BrunerCharles SehausGeorge MerkleJoseph Sc
Abner Cloud had this house built in the year 1801. If you look up, on the chimney, you can see the initials "A.C." and the date 1801. Abner Cloud lived here with his family until he died in 1812. His widow lived another 40 years.
The Accokeek Creek site was excavated in the 1930’s by Alice and Henry Ferguson who purchased land for their home in present-day Piscataway Park in the 1920’s. After excavating tens of thousands of artifacts, the Ferguson’s came to believe that they had rediscovered the site of “Moyaone,” the principal town of the Piscataway chiefdom visited by Captain John Smith in 1608.
During his long career as a Naval officer, Rear Admiral Richard Evelyn Byrd, Jr. expanded the fields of navigation, aviation, and Arctic exploration. Byrd claimed to lead the first expedition to the North Pole and South Pole by air. Over his lifetime, he received numerous awards, including the Medal of Honor.InscriptionsBelow statueFelix W. de WeldonSc. 1961Base, frontRICHARD EVELYN BYRDREAR ADMIRAL UNITED STATES NAVYOCTOBER 25, 1888 - MARCH 11, 1957UPON THE BRIGHT GLOBE HE C
The U.S. has used tanks in conflicts since World War I. Armored forces included tanks, but also armored infantry, field artillery, engineers, tank destroyer units, and support units. The memorial was dedicated in 1991.<br /><br />Inscriptions<br />ARMORED FORCES<br />FORGING THE THUNDERBOLT<br />"A BALANCED TEAM OF COMBAT ARMS AND SERVICES<br />OF EQUAL IMPORTANCE AND EQUAL PRESTIGE."<br />Maj. Gen. Adna R. Chaffee<br />Father of the American<br />Armored Force<br />
Learn about American Holly, an evergreen tree in the Pine Grove Picnic Area! American holly's glossy spiky leaves and beautiful red berries make it a very popular symbol during the Christmas season.
The Appalachian Forest National Heritage Area (AFNHA) works to conserve, enhance, interpret, and promote a regional network of forest heritage resources in the central Appalachian Highlands. Designated a National Heritage Area in 2019, AFNHA covers sixteen counties in West Virginia and two counties in western Maryland.
One of the most well-known hikes in the United States, this trail runs through Harpers Ferry and visitors can hike a portion of it! This sign at The Point can help direct guests and get them started on this famous trail.
Arlington House is the nation's memorial to Robert E. Lee. It honors him for specific reasons, including his role in promoting peace and reunion after the Civil War. In a larger sense it exists as a place of study and contemplation of the meaning of some of the most difficult aspects of American History: military service; sacrifice; citizenship; duty; loyalty; slavery and freedom.<br /><br />Architect: George Hadfield
Designed as a memorial symbolizing reunification of the North and South after the Civil War, Arlington Memorial Bridge links the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, DC, and Arlington House, the Robert E. Lee Memorial, as well as Arlington National Cemetery, in Arlington, VA. The bridge was dedicated in 1932.<br /><br />Architects: McKim, Meade & White
The golden "The Arts of War" statues standing at the end of Memorial Bridge were sculpted by Leo Friedlander. "Sacrifice" is depicted by a standing female representing the earth looking to the equestrian figure of Mars.<br />Inscriptions<br />SACRIFICE<br />LEO FRIEDLANDER SCULPTOR<br />CAST IN BRONZE FLORENCE 1950<br />A GIFT FROM THE PEOPLE OF ITALY<br />TO THE PEOPLE OF THE UNITED STATES<br />LEO FRIEDLANDR, Sc.<br />
The golden "The Arts of War" statues standing at the end of Memorial Bridge were sculpted by Leo Friedlander. "Valor" is represented by a male equestrian figure accompanied by a female holding a shield.<br />Inscriptions<br />VALOR<br />LEO FRIEDLANDER SCULPTOR<br />CAST IN BRONZE MILAN 1950<br />A GIFT FROM THE PEOPLE OF ITALY<br />TO THE PEOPLE OF THE UNITED STATES<br />LEO FRIEDLANDR, Sc.<br />
Battery Ricketts was constructed to protect the Maryland or eastern end of the two bridges crossing the Anacostia (at the Navy Yard and two and a half miles upstream at Benning's Bridge) and to occupy the heights above the Navy Yard and Washington Arsenal.
Battery Kemble held two 100-pounder Parrott rifles, placed in such a way as to sweep Chain Bridge and Virginia beyond. Battery Kemble was named after Gouveneur Kemble of Cold Springs, New York, former superintendent of West Point Foundry.
Fort Ricketts was constructed during the Civil War to protect the Maryland or eastern end of the two bridges crossing the Anacostia (at the Navy Yard and two and a half miles upstream at Benning's Bridge) and to occupy the heights above the Navy Yard and Washington Arsenal.
Battleground National Cemetery was established shortly after the Battle of Fort Stevens in the summer of 1864. The battle, which lasted two days (July 11 through July 12, 1864) marked the defeat of General Jubal A. Early's Confederate campaign to launch an offensive action against the poorly defended nation's capital.
Located in Sharpsburg, Maryland, with a view toward Shepherdstown, West Virginia, Ferry Hill has stood for two centuries above the Potomac River and the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal, participating in and watching history pass by. Ferry Hill is best known as the home of Henry Kyd Douglas, Confederate Officer and author of his Civil War personal account, "I Rode With Stonewall."
To alleviate traffic congestion on the C&O Canal, the Incline Plane allowed coal boats to be transported down to the Potomac River by means of a system of caissons, pulleys, steel cables and counterweights. After an accident in 1877 in which three men were killed, the caissons were drained of water before the boats descended. In 1878, 1,918 trips were recorded on the Incline Plane. Also in that year, a model of the Incline Plane was exhibited at the World's Fair in Paris. Aft
Inlet lock 1 is where water is diverted from the Potomac River into the five miles of the Georgetown section of the C&O Canal. Eight dams at various points along the canal allowed water to flow into the eight sections. If one of the eight sections were damaged, the canal company could close just one section to affect repairs - they did not have to shut down the whole canal!
This is one of series of intakes that provided water to help power the mills in this area including a flour and a paper mill. Providing water to the mills was another form of income for the canal company. At least one intake was in used until the 1960's.
This is one of series of intakes that provided water to help power the mills in this area including a flour and a paper mill. <br /><br />Thees are ruins of two dual intakes for the Wilkins Rogers Milling Company water intake ruins are located on river (Fishmarket Square) side of the canal. When operational, each intake consisted of two intake openings stacked directly on top of each other. They supplied the former mill to the south with surplus canal water from 1839 to 1960. <br />
The very first lock on the C&O Canal. Locks are like elevators and allow boats to move up in elevation. By closing and opening the lock gates in the right order, one can fill or empty the lock chamber. This will raise or lower the boat.Seventy-three more locks over the next 183 miles lead into Cumberland, Maryland in the Allegheny Mountains. Today, visitors can still travel the towpath, tracing the same route as mules and canal boats more than 100 years ago.From the shore of
