Best Historic Site App

GPS navigationDigital ticket walletLocation exploration

Explore a historic plantation and its gardens with GPS navigation and a digital wallet for tickets. Discover must-see locations and receive exclusive updates and offers to enhance your visit.

Historic Charleston Foundation

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by Historic Charleston Foundation

Historic photographsOral historiesInteractive maps

Discover Charleston's rich history and culture through a blend of historic photos, oral histories, maps, and videos. Explore the city at your own pace with audio guides to two historic house museums. Learn about the resilience and preservation efforts of its citizens over three centuries.

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ExploreHere - Roadtrip Guide

Discover Landmarks Driving

Hands-free audio storiesAutomatic landmark discoveryWalking and driving tours

This app transforms your drives into engaging audio journeys. It automatically plays stories about historic landmarks and hidden places as you travel, allowing for a hands-free and immersive discovery experience.

free with in-app purchases

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Historic Sites: USA

$1.99

Discover historical landmarks across the United States with this app. It displays sites from the National Historic Register on a map, allowing you to search by state, city, or name, or find nearby locations as you travel.

Map of National Historic Register sitesSearch by state, city, or nameFind nearby historical locations

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paid

Hellenic Heritage Guide

Take a Self-Guided Tour

40+ archaeological sites and museumsImmersive self-guided tours8 languages supported

Explore over 40 archaeological sites and museums in Greece with immersive self-guided tours. Access curated historical content, interactive maps, and offline modes in 8 languages. Capture and share your experiences with personalized digital postcards.

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by American Battlefield Trust

Gettysburg Battle App

GPS-enabled battlefield tourDiscover historical sitesVirtual signs with information

Explore the Gettysburg battlefield with a GPS-enabled tour. Access historical sites, "virtual signs" with videos, audio accounts, photos, and facts about the Civil War battle. This comprehensive edition covers the entire event.

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Art Institute of Chicago App

by Art Institute Chicago

Personalized art collection guideAudio tours on various subjectsLocation-aware gallery map

Explore thousands of artworks with a personal guide to the collection. Discover art, culture, and creativity through engaging audio tours and a location-aware map. Listen to tours anywhere, not just at the museum, for a fresh art experience.

Property History/Aerial Photos

View historical aerial imagery across decadesCompare past and present imagerySpatially accurate orthorectified imagery

Explore historical aerial imagery across the US to see how landscapes and neighborhoods have changed. This app provides spatially accurate, orthorectified imagery, allowing you to pinpoint historic features and research property history. It's a powerful tool for researchers, enthusiasts, and professionals investigating the past.

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OldMapsOnline - History & Maps

Alte Karten und Geschichte

Vast collection of historical mapsInteractive map with timelineOverlay and compare maps

Explore a vast collection of historical maps to visualize how the world has changed. Overlay old maps with modern views, use an interactive timeline, and access integrated historical information. Contribute to a growing community database of cartographic history.

free with in-app purchases

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by White House Historical Association

Augmented reality explorationPoint camera at dollar bill to activateLearn about the White House

Explore the White House interactively by pointing your camera at a one-dollar bill. This app educates users of all ages about the institution's role in democracy through engaging augmented reality experiences.

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Gettysburg Battle Auto Tour

Civil War: GPS, Maps, Drive

GPS-triggered automatic audio playbackSelf-guided exploration at your own paceEngaging narration and expert insights

Explore the historic Gettysburg battlefield at your own pace with a self-guided audio tour. GPS-triggered narration brings the Civil War drama to life, detailing pivotal moments and soldier stories. Discover key locations and understand the battle's impact on American history.

free with in-app purchases

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History Near You

160,000+ Historical Sites!

GPS-based historical site notificationsAutomatic saving of visited locationsDatabase of 160,000+ US historical sites

Discover historical sites around you with GPS-based notifications. Explore over 160,000 locations across the US, automatically save visited places, and learn about local history. Features a "History of the Day" and sharing options.

All Historic England sites.

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Historic Sites: England

$1.99

Discover thousands of historically significant locations across England. This app marks designated historic sites on a map, allowing you to find nearby points of interest while traveling or exploring specific areas. Access detailed information and links to official records for each site.

Map of historic sitesSearch by location or nameView nearby sites

Hereditas: Landmark Identifier

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paid

Art & History Guide + Audio

Instant story reveal via camera scanConcise summaries and detailed narrativesIntegrated audio guide

Point your camera at art, landmarks, or historic sites to instantly reveal their stories. Access quick summaries, immersive narratives with audio guides, and build a personal collection of your discoveries. Engage with daily stories to expand your knowledge of art, culture, and history.

Clio - Your Guide to History

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freemium

by Clio Foundation

Location-based historical site discoveryVirtual time machine with images and videosAudio and text descriptions of historic events

Discover historical landmarks and sites based on your current location. Explore past events with multimedia content and virtual time-travel features. This app is a collaborative project adding new historical entries and features regularly.

by Arlington National Cemetery

Locate gravesites and points of interestGenerate marker and monument photosStep-by-step directions

Discover gravesites and points of interest within a cemetery. Get directions, capture marker photos, and receive important notifications. Create custom walking tours by saving favorite locations.

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Official Freedom Trail® App

by The Freedom Trail Foundation

$9.99

Explore Boston's revolutionary history with a self-guided audio tour, interactive map, and historical photos. Discover 16 significant landmarks along the 2.5-mile trail, brought to life with over 1.5 hours of engaging audio content.

Self-guided audio tourInteractive mapGPS-triggered audio