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Who knows history better than historians? Historical foundations, societies and associations dedicate their limited resources\u00a0into researching, archiving and sharing information about a specific period, people, region or event. They help\u00a0preserve our heritage\u00a0for future generations.<\/p>\n

Geotourist has partnered with leading Historical Foundations to tell their stories of cities, neighborhoods and buildings to visitors, history buffs and students everywhere.<\/p>\n

Here are a few tours on Geotourist by, and about,\u00a0Historical Foundations:<\/p>\n

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Maryland Historical Society<\/a>, Baltimore: Learn about the State of Maryland’s oldest cultural organization in a tour by Baltimore Architecture Foundation.<\/p>\n

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Historic England<\/a>: Take a tour of\u00a0post-war public art across the country, by the national organization that preserves and champions historic sites.<\/p>\n

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\nGaslamp Quarter Historical Foundation<\/a>, San Diego: Hear the history of the\u00a0Gaslamp Quarter downtown, which is placed in the\u00a0US\u00a0National Register of Historic Places.<\/p>\n

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\nPast Preservers<\/a>: Worldwide team of historians and academic consultants known for their media programming presents tours from Chicago<\/a> to Cairo<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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\"coronadohistassoc-logo\"Coronado Historical Association<\/a>, San Diego: Tour of architect Irving J. Gill’s sites accompanies exhibition.<\/p>\n

To access\u00a0the audio tours, download the free Geotourist app through the app stores below.<\/p>\n

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