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Visiting William Howard Taft National Historic Site, Cincinnati: Ticket prices, hours and tips

William Howard Taft National Historic Site is a preserved Victorian-era house and educational centre located in the Mount Auburn historic district of Cincinnati, Ohio. This guide covers opening hours, ticket prices, transport or parking, accessibility, and practical visitor tips to help you plan your trip.…

Visiting the LBJ Presidential Library, Austin: Ticket prices, hours and tips

The LBJ Presidential Library is a federal facility and museum located on the campus of The University of Texas at Austin at 2313 Red River Street. This guide covers opening hours, ticket prices, transport or parking, accessibility, and practical visitor tips. This guide was updated…

Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage, Nashville: Visitor guide with ticket prices, hours and must-know tips

Andrew Jackson's Hermitage is the preserved 19th-century plantation and home of the seventh U.S. president, located just outside downtown Nashville, Tennessee. This guide covers opening hours, ticket prices, transport or parking, accessibility, and practical visitor tips. This guide was updated in March 2026 to reflect…

George Washington House, Barbados: Visitor guide with ticket prices, hours and must-know tips

George Washington House is a restored 18th-century plantation house and museum located at Bush Hill within the Garrison Historic Area in Bridgetown, Barbados. This 2026 visitor guide covers opening hours, ticket prices, transport and parking, accessibility, and practical visitor tips. This guide was last updated…

The Former Texas School Book Depository Building in Dallas - home of the Sixth Floor Museum.

Sixth Floor Museum, Dallas: JFK site visitor guide, with 2026 prices, hours & parking

The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza is a history museum located at 411 Elm Street in downtown Dallas, Texas, housed in the former Texas School Book Depository building where evidence linked to the 1963 assassination of President John F. Kennedy was found. This guide…

President Lincoln's Cottage in Washington DC.

Lincoln’s Cottage, Washington DC: Visiting Abraham Lincoln’s former home

If you are planning a visit to Lincoln’s Cottage in Washington DC, this article describes what makes the site revealing, how the tours work, and what you learn about Abraham Lincoln’s private life away from the White House. Why Abraham Lincoln chose Lincoln’s Cottage Unexpected…

George W Bush Presidential Museum, Dallas: Opening hours, tickets, and how to plan your visit

The George W Bush Presidential Museum is located within the George W Bush Presidential Center on the campus of Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas. This 2026 visitor guide covers opening hours, ticket prices, transport and parking, accessibility, and practical information. Quick facts DetailInformationOpening hoursMonday–Saturday:…

Federal Hall in Manhattan's Financial District.

Federal Hall National Memorial, NYC: Visitor guide with times, prices & accessibility

This guide explains how to visit Federal Hall National Memorial on Wall Street in Lower Manhattan, New York City. It includes opening hours, what to see inside this Greek Revival building, and its significance as the site where George Washington was inaugurated as the first…

Mount Vernon and slavery: Confronting the uncomfortable legacy behind George Washington’s estate

Behind the grand mansion and formal gardens of Mount Vernon lies a quieter, more troubling story. Visiting the reconstructed slave quarters at Mount Vernon forces a reckoning with George Washington and slavery, and with choices that shaped the early United States. It looks like a…

Sherwood Forest, Virginia: A guide to John Tyler’s presidential plantation

A guide to Sherwood Forest, Virginia. Explore President John Tyler's presidential plantation, its history, and what visitors can expect from a tour. Overview: History, what to expect, and unique features of Sherwood Forest Sherwood Forest Plantation is a historic house and former plantation located in…