Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site in Tuskegee, Alabama, pays homage to the Tuskegee Airmen, a group of African-American pilots who fought in World War II. They formed the 332nd Fighter Group and 447th Bombardment Group of the United States Army Air Force.
Tuskegee University is a historically black university founded in 1881 by Booker T. Washington. It’s located in Tuskegee, Alabama. The school became a National Historic Site as well as a National Historic Landmark in 1965 for its significance in American history, its role in higher education for African-Americans, and the quality of its academic programs.
Andersonville National Historic Site in Georgia is the location of Camp Sumter, a notorious Civil War military prison. During its 14 months in existence, over 45,000 Union soldiers were held there and almost 13,000 died. The camp was designed to hold only 10,000 prisoners but held up to 32,000 at its most crowded period.
Officers’ Row housed US Army officers and their families at Fort Davis National Historic Site in Texas. It sits across the Parade Ground from the Enlisted Men’s Barracks.
The Post Hospital at Fort Davis National Historic Site in Texas cared for ill and injured soldiers. It’s located west of Officers’ Row and is one of the restored buildings open to visitors.
The Enlisted Men’s Barracks at Fort Davis National Historic Site in Texas housed enlisted soldiers during the fort’s active years.
Fort Davis National Historic Site protects a well-preserved 19th century US Army fort in West Texas. It contains over 20 restored buildings and over 100 ruins and foundations.
As a kid, I always enjoyed playing the old Oregon Trail computer game. It was a fun and educational way to learn about settlers and hardships in the West. I remember getting to Fort Laramie was one of the milestones in the game. I had no idea where the fort was located and didn’t know much about it other than it was part of the Oregon Trail. When the opportunity came up to visit the actual fort, I jumped on it.