Tag: War of 1812

Visiting the Star-Spangled Banner

Visiting the Star-Spangled Banner

In between restorations World War II caused Smithsonian curators to safely store national treasures, such as the Star-Spangled Banner, in Luray, Virginia.

The Unconquerable Pikes Peak

The Unconquerable Pikes Peak

Amazed by the majestic blue mountains in the distance, Lieutenant Zebulon Pike journeyed to the majestic snowcapped peak that would forever bear his name.