America's Historic Towns and Oldest Places
America's Historic Towns and Oldest Places
During our excursions visiting America's most historic towns and oldest places we have also uncovered some interesting random American history facts.
* The Battle of Gettysburg was not only the largest battle of the Civil War, it remains the largest battle ever fought in North America. Our team took a tour in the The Gettysburg National Military Park where the battle took place in July of 1863 with more than 40,000 casualties. Also Jennie Wade was the only civilian to die as a direct result of the fighting during the Battle of Gettysburg Our photos of Gettysburg
* America's (and the world's) first true penitentiary was the Eastern State Penitentiary built in 1829 in Philadelphia, PA. Today it is a museum that also hosts tours and special events. Our photos of this Eastern State Penitentiary during a trip to Philadelphia.
* On October 31, 2020 a rare full moon was seen across America for the first time in 76 years. Our photos of the event during our visit to Newport, Rhode Island.
* The Montauk Light was the first lighthouse in New York State, and is the fourth-oldest active lighthouse in America. Our photos of the lighthouse during a visit to Montauk, NY.
* Philadelphia, PA is where the U.S. Constitution was written and signed, in the Assembly Room of the Pennsylvania State House, now known as Independence Hall. This was the same place the Declaration of Independence was signed. Our photos of the city of Philadelphia.
* Salem Maritime in Salem, Massachusetts is America's First National historic site which was established on March 17, 1938. Our photos of Salem.
* Newport, the colonial capital of Rhode Island, was the first (of the 13) colony to declare its independence from England. Our photos of Newport, Rhode Island.
* The state of New York has both the highest number of National Historic Landmarks and historical markers in America. In total New York state has 263 historical landmark sites and an estimated 1,000 historical markers. See photos of our several New York excursions on the following pages Cooperstown, Sleepy Hollow, Montauk, Greenport, oldest places and notable mentions
* Thomas Mundy Peterson of Perth Amboy, New Jersey was the first African-American to vote in an election. His vote was cast on March 31, 1870. Peterson voted in a local election held at Perth Amboy City Hall. Our photos of Perth Amboy City Hall.
* In 1662, Hartford, CT (30 years before the infamous Salem witch trials) the first ever witch trials took place, resulting in seven total trials and four executions. Witchcraft was one of 12 capital crimes decreed by Connecticut’s colonial government in 1642. Photos of our Hartford, CT visit.
* Brotherhood Winery located in Washingtonville, NY is the largest underground wine cellar in the United States. Our photos of Brotherhood Winery
* The most populated city in America is New York City. It also has the highest population density in America. Check out our photos of NYC on our Notable Mentions page and other pages.
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