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Whether you’re interested in seeing national parks, American and foreign war monuments, statues, natural landmarks, museums, local attractions, famous historical sites, dinosaur fossils and bones, rocks and stones, gems, artifacts, skeletons, or gardens, look up historical societies and organizations in your area as a starting point. You’re sure to find something that sparks your interest. Contact a few different historians, historical departments, societies, and organizations to learn more about everything from monuments to state and national parks. Such local historians will point you in the right direction to seeing the high points of your vacation. Online historical organizations and chapters are great too. Check them out to get directions, details, summaries, business hours, location, company backgrounds, maps, and other pertinent information. Museums are great places to learn about your history, offering artifacts, memorabilia, records, and written documents tracing the traditions that have made us who we are. Some museums, historical organizations, and departments offer classes where you can study certain periods of history and get a pretty good education. You can also sign up for history classes at your local college or university as well. Before choosing a historical society or chapter to visit, always be sure to check the website or call ahead to make sure it is open when you want to visit. Get maps, directions and contact information in case you get lost. Some websites, such as museums and historical organizations, offer package deals, discounts and coupons off your stay. Learn more about each place from local historians, and read up on the history of buildings, monuments, and racial tolerance in the community.
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