Benton, IL: Franklin County Historic Jail Museum

COST: Per Person: $4.00 HOURS: Wednesday – Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. NOTES: *See the cell where gangster Charlie Birger spent time & the recreated gallows where he was hung. *They have an exhibit of the radio equipment that was used during an interview with George Harrison, while he … Continue reading

New London, CT: Fort Trumbull State Park

COST: Visitor Center & Fort Tour General Admission 13 years & up: $6.00 Children 6-12 years: $2.00 Children 5 years & under: Free HOURS: Fort & Visitor Center Memorial Day – Labor Day Wednesday – Sunday: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Gift Shop Friday, Saturday, & Sunday: 12:00 p.m. – … Continue reading

Newington, CT: Iwo Jima Survivors Memorial Park

FREE NOTES: *From Rout 9 take exit #29 LOCATION: Ella Grasso Blvd Newington, Connecticut PHONE: WEBSITE: Iwo Jima Memorial Historical Foundation, Inc. – Facebook Page

Madison, WI: Wisconsin Veterans Museum

FREE, accepts donations HOURS: Tuesday – Saturday: 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. and April – September Sunday: 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Closed most holidays NOTES: *They have a scavenger hunt for children. You can print the booklet for their website. LOCATION: 30 West Mifflin St Madison, Wisconsin PHONE: (608) … Continue reading

Leavenworth, KS: Chapel of the Veterans

FREE HOURS: Monday – Friday: 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. NOTES: *This is on the grounds of the Eisenhower VA Medical Center. LOCATION: 4101 S 4th St Leavenworth, Kansas PHONE: WEBSITE: City of Leavenworth, KS Convention & Visitors Bureau: Explore – Chapel of the Veterans