The First Thanksgiving
In the late 1500s, the state Church of England dominated the country. The King or Queen of England was its ...
Witch Trials
Warrant for the arrest of an accused witch Six years before his coronation to the throne of England, King James ...
Photograph of Lincoln’s Second Inauguration
Throughout the Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln, burdened with the responsibility of leading a nation at war with itself, would ...
Frederick Douglass Signed Deed of Trust, 1883
Pictured above is a “Deed of Trust” for the “Equitable Co-operative Building Association”. After Douglass’ tenure as the U.S. Marshall ...
Bloodstained Portion of Abraham Lincoln’s Jacket
On March 4, 1865, Abraham Lincoln was inaugurated into the Presidency for his second time, and for such a momentous ...
Gold Mourning Ring of George Washington’s Hair
One of the most unique items in the American Journey Collection is this golden mourning ring containing a braided lock ...
The Jesse Owens Collection
The American Journey Vault is home to a number of items from the exceptional life of Olympian Jesse Owens. Born ...
George Washington’s Surveying Compass
Washington’s Surveying Compass he likely acquired in his early teenage years and used throughout his life. Prior to becoming a ...
