Learn about, visit, and explore the historic places that illustrate the history and development of the National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers from its earliest conception to the use of the branches as modern Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Centers. The National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers Discover Our Shared Heritage travel itinerary was produced by the National Park Service's Heritage Education Services and Federal Preservation Institute, in partnership with the Department of Veterans Affairs Historic Preservation Office, the National Preservation Institute, and the National Conference of State Historic Preservation Officers.