Visiting Ellis Island Figure 1 : Ellis Island. Taken from https://www.palinc.com/project-experience/ellis-island Most people visit the famous Independence Hall to study and experience how the United States gained its independence. However, American history is more than its independence–it involves how immigrants arrived in the United States in search of new homes. Therefore, Ellis Island is another historical site every American should visit to experience the history of immigration. This site offers educative information about how and why most people left their home countries to seek better opportunities in the United States. Visitors can only access Ellis Island by boarding a ferry at Battery Park in Manhattan. The joy of visiting the island starts immediately after a visitor boards a ferry because the 15 minutes ride makes visitors curious as they approach this destination. The first thing to see after alighting from the ferry is the Ellis Island Immigration building, con...
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Visiting Kansas City WW1 Museum and Memorial Figure 1 : Kansas City WW1 Museum and Memorial. Taken from https://www.visitoverlandpark.com/listing/national-world-war-i-museum-and-memorial/1391/ Concerning the history of the world’s biggest wars, Kansas City WW1 museum and memorial is the best destination for local and foreign visitors. It has much to learn, considering that it covers 50,000 square-foot of land and holds about 300,000 war artifacts. The most interesting thing about this museum is that it covers everything about World War I. It covers stories from all 34 nations that participated in the war, regardless of who won or lost WWI. Therefore, although this WW1 museum is in the United States, it is an international museum. Perhaps you should know what to expect the one you get inside the WW1 museum and memorial located in Kansas City. The museum has a lobby, gallery, and exhibition spaces. Visitors spend about 15 minutes In the lobby area, watching an introductory fi...
Why You Should Visit the Independence Hall Figure 1 : Independence Hall Taken from https://www.nps.gov/inde/planyourvisit/independencehall.htm When it comes to visiting historical sites in America, the best place to start is the Independence Hall for both American citizens and foreigners. The building is over 269 years old and houses crucial information about how America was born. If you visit this historical site today, you would have the opportunity to see copies of the independence declaration, constitution, and confederation articles. Inside the independence hall, the seats used by the Continental Congress and drafters of the US constitutions are intact and well preserved. Also, the site houses the seat and materials President Washington used when leading meetings before and after independence. The things that may interest you the most are the silver inkstand used to sign American independence and the famous Liberty Bell. From the outside, visitors of Independence Hall ...
Visiting Alcatraz Island Figure 1 : Alcatras Island Taken from https://www.nps.gov/alca/index.htm Alcatraz Island is among the famous historical sites in the United States. It is a place you should visit if you are interested in seeing and learning more about the famous prison in the United States, the first lighthouse built on the US West Coast, and a military fort. Alcatraz Island is located about 1.25 miles from San Francisco. Therefore, the tour to the island starts at Pier 33 (Alcatraz Landing), where the visitor first boards a boat that takes them to the island and brings them back. It is a good experience to gradually approach such a historical island using a boat because it makes visitors more curious. Once visitors access the island, they can decide to move around themselves or join a guided tour. The most appealing things to see on Alcatraz Island include the prison cells. There is a story associated with the island about three prisoners who escaped the most prote...