Officially known as the World War II Memorial at Veterans Parks, the war memorial in Trenton, New Jersey, honors the “Greatest Generation” that fought in and helped secure victory for the United States in World War II. The monument honors these veterans in numerous and specific ways, but it has also brought together the community […]
Even though he was only in the town of Deadwood, South Dakota, for a few weeks, James Butler Hickok, better known as “Wild Bill” Hickok, has become the town’s most famous resident. That popularity has seen him become an icon for the city that is driving numerous activities for both residents and tourists. From Weeks […]
The volcanic peak in Auckland known as both the Maungakiekie and One Tree Hill has influenced the culture and people of Auckland, New Zealand in an incredible manner. Long before the area was known by either name, the Māori people built structures around the hill as an eternal monument to their skill and energy. Today, […]
There are numerous lighthouses up and down the eastern coast of the United States, but few have the notoriety of the Portland Head Light, located in Portland, Maine. It is the oldest lighthouse in the state of Maine and attracts attention from both residents and tourists looking to do everything from have a picnic to […]
To say that Athens, Greece has multiple monuments and landmarks that are worth seeing is an understatement. While sites like Syntagma Square and Plato’s Academy Park have been able to showcase the potential impact monuments can have on an entire community, the multiple landmarks that can be seen with Ancient Athens combined ticket provide incredible […]
Built in 1894 to commemorate the valor and patriotism of 9,000 Cuyahoga County soldiers and sailors who served in the Civil War, the Cuyahoga County Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Monument is a unique attraction in downtown Cleveland, Ohio. Consisting of a 125′ column surrounded at its base by a Memorial Room and esplanade, the monument has […]
Monuments erected to honor a specific person or an important event can be anything from columns that visitors can walk up and into to statues that become icons for the region to artworks that capture and represent a specific piece of history. The Monumento a la Revolución (Monument to the Revolution) in Mexico City does […]