National Geographic Guide to America's Historic Places

by National Geographic Society, Thomas Schmidt, Michael Lewis (Editor)

Combining interesting facts with invaluable planning details on more than 2,500 of the best historic sites in the 50 states, this comprehensive travel guide offers addresses, phone numbers, and other information on historical sites; full-color maps; historical overview of each region; 250 full-color photos of featured sites; and enticing sidebars on people, places and events.

Genres: Nonfiction

384 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1996

About the author

The National Geographic Society (NGS), headquartered in Washington, D.C., United States, is one of the largest nonprofit scientific and educational organizations in the world.
Founded in 1888, its interests include geography, archaeology, and natural science, the promotion of environmental and historical conservation, and the study of world culture and history. The National Geographic Society's logo is a yellow portrait frame—rectangular in shape—which appears on the margins surrounding the front covers of its magazines and as its television channel logo. Through National Geographic Partners (a joint venture with The Walt Disney Company), the Society operates the magazine, TV channels, a website, worldwide events, and other media operations.