Built for the United States Navy in 1944, the USS Missouri was the last and arguably most significant battleship commissioned by the United States. The vessel not only took part in World War II but also witnessed the end of it. This history is celebrated and preserved as part of the Pearl Harbor National Memorial […]
The USS Bowfin played a major part in World War II for the United States, sinking or damaging over 200,000 tons of enemy vessels over the course of the conflict. This legendary ship would eventually become a similarly essential part of the USS Bowfin Submarine Museum & Park in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, highlighting what it […]
As the only royal palace located in the United States, Iolani Palace has a legacy that makes it one of the top attractions in Honolulu, Hawaii. However, the effort to retain and showcase the history that it contains is what has transformed it into a true monument that connects this cultural identity to the community […]
Plein 1813 is a square in The Hague that houses the Independence Monument, which commemorates the Dutch victory over Napoleon in 1813 that directly led to the foundation of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Representing the end of the French era in the Netherlands, the landmark symbolizes a legacy for the city and the entire […]
The Lijnbaan is a popular pedestrian shopping street in the center of Rotterdam that houses a unique attraction. The Coolsingelpoort is a literal piece of history associated with the area that allows audiences to experience something connected to the city and entire nation of the Netherlands in a way that resonates across eras. The Memory […]
The Scheldt Free (Schelde Vrij) Monument is a statue group that commemorates a historic event for the entire country of Belgium. Located on the Marnixplaats in Antwerp, the piece dominates the square in a way that provides the surrounding businesses with an identity that is also connected to a larger legacy for the entire region. […]
Located in heart of Breda, the Nassau Monument is a physical reminder of a legacy that can be seen in obvious and subtle ways across the entire country of the Netherlands. While the landmark is the most notable feature of Park Valkenberg, it has a much deeper and more meaningful connection to the entire history […]