Built on a rediscovered Colonial-era African-American burial ground, Triumph of the Human Spirit is a large granite sculpture by Dr. Lorenzo Pace. Installed at Foley Square in New York City, New York, the piece is connected to the history of the city but also symbolizes a much deeper connection to the human spirit. An 18th-century […]
Historic Huguenot Street is a collection of historic stone-houses in New Paltz, New York. The 10-acre National Landmark Historic District features the most intact architectural concentration of late 17th and early 18th century stone houses in the United States, allowing visitors to learn about the region’s material culture, the founding of New Paltz and more. […]
The New Windsor Cantonment State Historic Site marks the location where the Continental Army of the United States spent the last winter and spring of the Revolutionary War. Located in the Town of New Windsor, New York, the site features genuine, restored and recreated pieces of history that allow audiences to explore the day-to-day lives […]
One of Newark’s three colonial parks, Lincoln Park is connected to the history of the city in a profound manner. Named for President Lincoln, the park in Newark, New Jersey, fulfills a vision of connection and engagement for the community that has changed and evolved over the eras for the benefit of everyone. Connected to […]
Washington Park features numerous monuments and is surrounded by historic civic and commercial buildings, highlighting why it has become an essential element for the community in Newark, New Jersey. Mentioned as the green space anchor of historic Newark institutions, the park is connected to the past and future of the community on multiple levels. Culture, […]
Mentioned as the most significant historic park in downtown Newark, New Jersey, Military Park has become a critical gathering space for surrounding businesses, residents, and visitors. After a long history that would see the space fall into disrepair, it has been transformed thanks to an effort by the community to revitalize the park and make […]
As the busiest immigrant inspection station in the United States in the early 1900s, Ellis Island is a literal piece of American history. The various buildings and structures that comprised this station now define the Ellis Island Museum of Immigration, which resides on the island in New York Harbor. The effort the preserve this history […]