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Museums aren't the only places where parents can take their children to learn about U.S. history. From parks to towns, the top five kid-friendly historical attractions in the U.S. offer a variety of scenic adventures, making learning about U.S. history fun for all. #1: Washington, D.C. No list of historical attractions, kid-friendly or otherwise, should be without the inclusion of the nation's capital. Not only is Washington, D.C. is a great place to learn about our government, it also has a wealth of American history. Kids can visit the U.S. capital to watch bills get drafted before becoming law, see copies of the Charters of Freedom, the U.S. Constitution, the Bill of Rights and Declaration of Independence. They could also visit the Smithsonian Institution or a host of other memorials and monuments commemorating historical leaders and events, including the White House, home of the President. #2: Space Center- Houston The Space Center Houston is the official visitor's center for the Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center. At the Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, which is the National Aeronautics Space Administration's (NASA) primary center for spaceflight training, research, and flight control, kids can learn about what it takes to get to the moon and beyond in addition to potentially meeting a real life astronaut as the facility is open year-round for actual training. There is also a Kids Space Place where kids get the experience of an astronaut through simulation. #3: Pearl Harbor The surprise attack on Pearl Harbor on the island of Oahu, Hawaii by Japan on December 7, 1941 was the reason that the U.S. entered into World War II. Thousands of lives were lost and hundreds of aircraft were destroyed on that fateful day. The Pearl Harbor Memorial Museum and Visitor Center serves as a memorial to those 3,500 individuals that were killed in the attack. Kids will undoubtedly be moved by the first-hand accounts from survivors as well as experiencing the remains of the site. #4: Gettysburg- Pennsylvania Of all the battles fought throughout the American Civil War, the Battle of Gettysburg is perhaps the most significant. It is often touted as the turning point as the Union was victorious over the Confederates, ultimately putting a stop to Confederate attempts to invade the north. At the National Park Service and Museum and Visitor Center attractions, kids can learn from interactive exhibits and explore relics from the historical event. Kids can also explore the park through tours and year-round Ranger programs, including the children-specific Junior Ranger program, where kids become Rangers after completing three activities. #5: Martin Luther King, Jr. Historic Site- Atlanta Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. played a pivotal role in the Civil Rights Movement in American History. By visiting his historic attractions in downtown Atlanta, kids can learn more about the life and career of this important historical figure. There is also an interactive exhibit geared towards kids called "Children of Courage" that helps shed light on the lives of children who grew up during the Civil Rights Movement. To learn more about their options for attractions, Flint, MI residents should visit www.flintandgenesee.org.
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