Two hundred and thirty years of courage, dedication, and sacrifice come to life through the stories, buildings and artifacts on current and former military properties throughout the country. The "Preserving American Heritage" campaign invites visitors to rediscover and explore sites, museums, tours and reenactments highlighting the nation's military history.The Preserving American Heritage information series includes a Military Heritage Guidebook that highlights historic military properties; regional guide maps to military heritage sites; A Guidebook to Historic Sites of American Indians and the U.S. Military; and Built on Strong Foundations: Constructing Our Nation's Military Heritage, an illustrated history of military construction. These products, and bookmarks featuring Department of Defense national historic landmarks, can be found on DENIX.
Presidio of San Francisco San Francisco, California
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Fort Sill Lawton, Oklahoma
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U.S. Military Academy at West Point West Point, New York
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Fort Monroe Hampton, Virginia
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Even in an era of increased security, most attractions on active installations are open to U.S. citizens with valid identification. For more information, see the Preserving American Heritage guides. |
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