The Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial honors Martin Luther King, Jr.’s struggle for opportunity and fairness for all people. Located next to the National Mall in Washington, D.C., it was designed to serve as a lasting tribute to Dr. King’s legacy that connects audiences with what it means to venerate concepts like freedom, equality, and […]
George Mason is recognized as one of the Founding Fathers of the United States, even though he was one of only three delegates who refused to sign the Constitution because it did not abolish slavery. Because of this, he has been referred to as the “reluctant statesman,” which is further reflected in the subdued nature […]
Honoring the 16 million people who served as part of the United States Armed Forces during World War II, the World War II Memorial allows visitors to experience the service, sacrifice, unity, and victory associated with the conflict. Located on the National Mall in Washington D.C., the landmark uses stone, water, bronze, and words to […]
The Muhammad Ali Center is a multicultural center dedicated to the life and legacy of Muhammad Ali. Located in downtown Louisville, Kentucky, the facility is part museum, part community center and part interactive experience but wholly dedicated to inspiring audiences on every level and through all of these elements. In doing so, it highlights what […]
The Brown Hotel is one of the most famous attractions in Louisville, Kentucky. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the hotel has become a Louisville landmark thanks to the way it has been able to blend Georgian-Revival elegance with timeless Southern charm. The architecture and amenities of the hotel have made it famous, […]
Ida B. Wells was an activist and journalist whose words and actions changed the face of the civil rights movement in Chicago, Illinois. Located in the Bronzeville neighborhood where she once lived, the Light of Truth Ida B. Wells National Monument has been able to celebrate her legacy while simultaneously transforming the space and community […]
For nearly a century, the Stockyards fire tragedy that took place in the early 20th century in Chicago, Illinois, was the deadliest event involving firefighters in American history. Although it was nearly forgotten, efforts to see this tragedy properly commemorated resulted in the creation of the Chicago Stockyards Fire Memorial. The notable connections the piece […]