First drafts of the U.S. Constitution were written in the stately ballroom of the John Rutledge House Inn. The Battle of Gettysburg raged on the grounds at the Doubleday Inn.

Zibart guides travelers to the best cultural and historic sights in the nation's capital, and offers helpful hints on how to beat the crowds and avoid long waits. She shows visitors how to get around, how to see the government work, and where to find parks and outdoor activities. Original.

A union list of serials commencing publication after Dec. 31, 1949.

There are so many books on so many aspects of the history of the United States, offering such a wide variety of interpretations, that students, teachers, scholars, and librarians often need help and advice on how to find what they want. The Reader's Guide to American History is designed to meet that need by adopting a new and constructive approach to the appreciation of this rich historiography. Each of the 600 entries on topics in political, social and economic history describes and evaluates some 6 to 12 books on the topic, providing guidance to the reader on everything from broad surveys and interpretive works to specialized monographs. The entries are devoted to events and individuals, as well as broader themes, and are written by a team of well over 200 contributors, all scholars of American history.

For history buffs - visit more than 100 historical sites down The Old Carolina Road (US Route 15) from Gettysburg, Pennsylvania through Maryland to Charlottesville, Virginia PLUS where to stay and where to eat along the way.