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    Exceptional Moments in American History
    Air and Space Museum
    This is an exciting museum for anyone interested in planes, space, astronauts, military, or science. There are two museums that house many planes, space suits, and even a space ship.
    Admission is free, and tours are also free. Ticket purchases are required to see the IMAX movies. • There are two Smithsonian Air and Space Museums in Washington, DC: Independence Avenue at 6th Street, SW, Washington, DC and 14390 Air and Space Museum Parkway, Chantilly, VA 20151 • For more information on planning your visit, go to http://www.nasm.si.edu/ • Call for general information at: 202-633-1000.
    Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum
    Three restored and recreated ships, the Beaver , the Dartmouth , and the Eleanor are located in the Boston harbor, and visitors can go on board. The neighboring museum houses exhibits on colonial life and the events that led to the Boston Tea Party and the American Revolution.
    Location: Congress Street Bridge, Boston, MA 02127 • For more information, visit http://www.bostonteapartyship.com/ • Call for general information at: (617) 737-3317.
    Colonial Williamsburg
    Colonial Williamsburg is the largest living history museum in the world with 301 acres depicting what life was like in colonial, pre-revolutionary times. Go inside the restored buildings, talk to the many costumed historical interpreters, and you will feel as if you have traveled back in time.
    Location: Williamsburg, VA • You must purchase tickets to go to Colonial Williamsburg, and there are many different ticket options that you can find on the website. There are so many things to do here that you may want to plan a two- or three-day visit. • For information on planning your visit, go to www.colonialwilliamsburg.com • Call for general information at: 757-229-1000.
    Ellis Island
    The Ellis Island Immigration Museum became part of the Statue of Liberty National Monument by presidential proclamation in 1965, and it is one of the country’s most popular historic sites. In addition to stories about the 12 million immigrants who entered America here, you will find the American Family Immigration History Center®, which provides visitors with technology, printed materials, and professional assistance for investigating immigration history, family documentation, and genealogical exploration.
    Location: Liberty Island, New York, NY 10004-1467. • Access to the Ellis Island Immigration Museum and the grounds surrounding the main building is free. • Ferry tickets can be obtained ONLY from the Statue Cruises ferry company, in one of three ways: 1) Call 1-877-LADY-TIX (1-877-523-9849), 2) On-line at: www.statuecruises.com , or 3) Same day at the ferry ticket box office in Castle Clinton in Battery Park, New York City, or at Liberty State Park in New Jersey. • Call for general information at: 212-363-3200.
    Historic National Red Cross Headquarters
    This building, which was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1965, houses art and artifacts acquired by the American Red Cross since it was created in 1881.
    Location: 430 17th Street, Washington, DC20006 • For more information, go to: http://www.redcross.org/museum/history/visitorinfo.asp • Call for general information at: 202-303-7066.
    Independence Hall, Philadelphia
    Independence Hall is where America’s founding fathers came together to discuss declaring American independence from Great Britain. In 1776, they signed the Declaration of Independence here, and after the Revolutionary War, they came back to Independence Hall to create one of the most important documents ever written: The Constitution. When you visit, you can go inside Independence Hall to see where these historic events took place, and you can walk across the street to see the Liberty Bell or the Constitution Center.
    Location: Independence Visitor Center, 525 Market