Washington Monument: National Mall, Washington,D.C.

Designed by American architect Robert Mills, the Washington Monument was completed in 1884. Built of granite, marble and sandstone, the monument weighs in at 90,854 tons and ascends 555' and 5-1/8". It was built to honor the first president of the United States, George Washington. Construction on the monument began in 1848 and was delayed due to a shortage of funds during the Civil War. It was completed in 1884 and opened to the general public in 1888. The Washington Monument is open to the public daily.

The Alamo, San Antonio, Texas

Taking place at the Alamo Mission, the Battle of the Alamo, was a battle between the Republic of Mexico and Texian rebels during the Texas Revolution. Lasting thirteen days, the bloody battle ended with a Mexican victory and killing almost all of the Texian defenders. The Alamo has been long remembered for the heroic actions of its soldiers including William B. Travis, David Crockett and Jim Bowie.

The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall, Washington, D.C.

Completed in 1982, The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall serves to honor and acknowledge those who served in the Vietnam War. Currently there are 58,249 names of those who gave their lives, including about 1300 that are missing in action. The wall is sometimes called the most visited memorial in the United States.

The Liberty Bell, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The Liberty Bell was ordered in 1751 to celebrate the 50 year anniversary of William Penn's 1701 Charter of Privileges. This was the original Liberty Bell which cracked upon the first strike of the clapper. The bell was then melted and recast twice, but the finished product was still not satisfactory. A new bell was ordered, but the Liberty Bell remained in the steeple of the State House. The bell was rung to alert the people of an announcement or event, with its most famous ringing announcing the reading of The Declaration of Independence in 1776. No one is sure when the crack first appeared on the recast Liberty Bell. It was repaired in 1846, and after one more toll, it was declared unusable. The Liberty Bell Center is open daily to visitors.

The Statue of Liberty, Liberty Island, New York, New York

The Statue of Liberty was a gift to the United States from the people of France in remembrance of their friendship during the American Revolution. The statue was unveiled in 1886 after being shipped in crates to the United States and reassembled on a concrete base. The statue was closed in 1984 for renovations and reopened in 1986 for the 100 year anniversary rededication ceremony. The Statue of Liberty continues to be a symbol of liberty and democracy for Americans.

Once the largest colony in the New World, Colonial Williamsburg has been restored to replicate its 18th century society. The museum covers 301 acres and consists of homes, stores, taverns and businesses that once existed in America's first planned city. The setting portrays a living, working community with interpreters in period dress teaching visitors about their lifestyle and telling stories of liberty and equality. Tickets are required for trade shops, historic buildings and shows.