Built in the heart of Seoul in South Korea and surrounded by Mount Bugaksan and Mount Namsan, Gyeongbokgung Palace is one of the most notable landmarks in the entire country. This importance is due to the size and scope of the landmark but has been realized thanks to an effort to preserve and celebrate the […]
Category: Monumentous History
Deoksugung Palace Celebrates the History of Seoul
Deoksugung Palace is not only at the top of the list of Seoul’s most famous landmarks but is also one of the “Five Grand Palaces” that define South Korea’s royal heritage. Featuring numerous pieces of history as well as a serene experience with the culture that defines the country, the landmark highlights what it can […]
The Hilo Town Plantation Bell Tower Connects to the History of the Big Island
The Hilo Town Plantation Bell is dedicated to the memory of the people whose work on sugar plantations defined the early days of Hilo on the island of Hawaiʻi (aka the Big Island). Residing on Kamehameha Avenue that cuts through the main part of the city, the landmark connects the past to the present of […]
Ahu’ena Heiau Restores and Celebrates a Piece of Hawaiian History
A reconstruction of an especially important structure in Hawaiian culture provides audiences with a sense of the incredible history that resides in Kailua-Kona on the island of Hawaiʻi (aka the Big Island). Ahu’ena Heiau is connected to an incredibly important era of the Kingdom of Hawaii but is now part of King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach […]
The Founder’s Monument Honors the Founding of Seward
Commemorating the creation of the city, the Founder’s Monument is connected to the early days and culture that came to define Seward, Alaska. This simple monument located in Resurrection Bay provides audiences with a sense of the history and legacy that defined Seward’s past to impact the present as a gateway to Alaska’s interior. A […]
The Eisenhower Statehood Monument Celebrates a Piece of History
Commemorating Alaska’s admission to the United States, the Eisenhower Statehood Monument represents and celebrates an essential element of the history of Alaska. Located just outside of downtown Anchorage, Alaska, the monument creates multiple experiences for visitors, highlighting what it can mean to engage both residents and visitors. Admitted to the Union as the 49TH State […]
The History and Legacy of an Era is Preserved Across the Virginia City Historic District
Audiences are compelled to step back in time with a visit to Virginia City, Nevada. This former mining town was one of the most important frontier boomtowns of the American West in the late 19th century. This history has been preserved all across the Virginia City Historic District, highlighting what it can mean to create […]