Top Travel Destinations for US History Buffs

Richmond is not only one of the oldest cities in the U.S., but it was the capital of the Confederacy and played a role in the American Revolution. You'll want to visit the American Civil War Museum to get the perspectives from the North, South, and African Americans and slaves during the Civil War. Take time to explore the Wilton House Museum, which hosted America's Founding Fathers, and the Richmond National Battlefield Park, which connects 13 Civil War battle sites.