The largest urban public park in Brussels, Belgium, the Park of Brussels features a collection of sculptures, fountains and footpaths to create a variety of experiences for residents and visitors. Featuring tree-lined avenues and space for organized and private gatherings, it has become much more than an urban green space to create engagement that resonates […]
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Soldier’s Grove Defines Multiple Eras and Communities for Harrisburg
Serving as the state of Pennsylvania’s Medal of Honor Memorial, Soldier’s Grove has become the most significant memorial in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. This four-acre setup was set aside in 1785 through the original town plan for the hoped-for establishment of Harrisburg as the state capital, showcasing how a memorial can impact the past, present and future […]
The Experiences at and Around the Maryland State House Enable Connections for Entire Communities
The oldest United States capitol building in continuous legislative use, the Maryland State House has an important connection to the nation as well as to where it resides in Annapolis, Maryland. The history and experiences that have been cultivated across the site have contributed to a legacy that is an inherent part of the modern […]
Jackson Square Enables Community and Connection Across the History of New Orleans
Located in the heart of the French Quarter, Jackson Square has become one of the most prominent attractions in New Orleans, Louisiana. Surrounded by historic buildings and featuring distinctive walking paths and notable monuments, it has served as a place of connection and community across the entire history of the region. Originally Known as Place […]
Genuine and Recreated History Define the New Windsor Cantonment Site
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 […]
Monumentous Potential: Henry Flagler’s Overseas Railroad Monument
The completion of the Florida Keys Over-Sea Railroad in the early 1900s allowed Key West and other communities along the Florida peninsula to become literally connected with the rest of the United States, enabling it to become an international destination. This transformation is called out at the Henry Flagler Overseas Railroad monument, but the way […]
The National Mall Fulfills a Vision to Define the Capital of the United States
The National Mall contains and borders a number of museums, art galleries, cultural institutions and monuments in Washington, D.C. Officially known as National Mall and Memorial Parks, this landscaped park fulfills the original vision for an area that was always intended to celebrate the nation’s cultural heritage. Doing so has created a space where people […]