One of the oldest active carousels in the country—but it might be missed by all but the keenest-eyed boardwalk strollers.

Site of the first pathological and bacteriological research facility in the United States.

An unusual and eclectic collection of local historical memorabilia.

These ruins of an octagonal stone school that was later used as an A.U.M.P. church exemplify a popular school design from the 1830s.

Although built to generate electricity for Marylanders, this dam has become an all-you-can-eat buffet for American bald eagles.

Descendants of this colonial Pennsylvania family still travel from far and wide to visit the 300-year-old home of their Quaker ancestors.

Pennsylvanian mass grave and possibly mass murder.

An eccentric priest's tribute to George Washington, this chapel tells the story of the American Revolution.

A modern ghost town whose inhabitants were driven away by the growth of nuclear power.

This historic old movie house was the scene of one of the Blob's most iconic attacks.

The home and studio of a visionary woodworker now stands as a museum and example of his artistic genius.

In what is rumored to be an intentional act of spite, this memorial almost completely obscures the nearby grave of a senior officer.

Anna Anderson spent most of her life claiming to be the lost Romanov child Anastasia.

The final resting place of many of New Jersey's most famous residents, including U.S. history's most in-vogue antagonist, Aaron Burr.

Nassau Hall has served as army barracks, a museum, and played a key role in the American Revolution.

The grave of a champion Thoroughbred hides within the former presidential estate.

The ruins of this Thomas-Jefferson-designed mansion have been left to crumble since the Christmas Day they burnt down.

Thomas Jefferson's estate is home to hundreds of varieties of historic fruits and vegetables.

At Brandy Station, Civil War soldiers left their mark on the battlefield and the walls of this small wooden house.

On the upper deck of this church-owned parking garage stand eight pillars topped with different Catholic saints.

Marvel at this turn-of-the-century masterpiece that has been turned into a rather stately supermarket.

There is beauty and history in the ruins of this former company town.

Cleveland's giant "free" stamp is a nod to the Civil War, but was misinterpreted for years.

Prison made famous by The Shawshank Redemption has been out of commission since 1990.