7 Historic Sites That Showcase America's Past

Plus BY: ORANGE JACKET ADVENTURES AUGUST 05, 2023

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7 Historic Sites That Showcase America's Past

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Independence Hall (Philadelphia, PA)

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Mount Vernon (Virginia)

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Gettysburg National Military Park (Pennsylvania)

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Monticello (Virginia)

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Ellis Island (New York Harbor)

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Alcatraz Island (San Francisco, CA)

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Mesa Verde National Park (Colorado)

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