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Thomas Stone National Historic Site

Bet: Freedom Seeker

Type: Person

Discover the mystery of Bet, one of Thomas Stone's enslaved African Americans.

Scientists Tackle the Case of the Vanishing Seaweed at Channel Islands National Park

Type: Article

Since the early 2000s, ecologists who monitor rocky intertidal ecosystems each year have noted declines in a key intertidal seaweed commonly called rockweed. Rockweed is considered a foundational species, meaning that its presence is so important that without it the entire ecosystem would change radically. At Channel Islands National Park, marine ecologists are working with local scientists to understand the best methods to restore rockweed.

César E. Chávez National Monument

A New Era of Farmworker Organizing

Type: Article

This article explores changes in farm work and farmworker organizing that took place in the 1960s. The end of the Bracero Program, a strike wave, and the emergence of the Black Freedom Movement, all played a role in expanding the opportunities for farmworker organizing. So too did the emergence of a new organization, the National Farm Workers Association.

The Search for Scat— Surveying Appalachian Cottontail in Fort Necessity National Battlefield

Type: Article

Fort Necessity National Battlefield park staff aimed to find out if Appalachian cottontail inhabited the park, so they collaborated with the Inventory and Monitoring Division to survey for their scat.

Reconstruction Era National Historical Park

The Legacy of the Port Royal Experiment

Type: Article

The Port Royal Experiment was not intended to be a re-envisioning of America, but it evolved as a model for how to transition away from slavery during Reconstruction. Historian Willie Lee Rose termed it a “Rehearsal for Reconstruction.”

Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area

Deer Creek Beach

Type: Place

Nestled in the Santa Monica Mountains, Deer Creek Beach covers 1,241 acres and boasts over two miles of pristine coastline. This newly-acquired federal land offers scenic views, diverse uplands, riparian areas, and coastal bluffs. As part of the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, it’s perfect for wildlife and nature lovers. Note: There are no amenities on-site, so plan for a rugged experience.

How a 3D Virtual Tour Shared a Beloved Ship’s Story with the World

Type: Article

In its latest of many lives, the Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey is often at sea, unavailable to park visitors. We recreated it virtually so more people than ever can explore its decks—and its stories.

Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument

How “Hot” Radioactive Fossils Tested One Park’s Safety Tech

Type: Article

Some fossil bones emit huge amounts of radon, a cancer-causing gas, so staying safe when storing or studying them is a real challenge. Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument found ways to overcome the problem through upgraded safety technology, but its story is a cautionary one.

National Mall and Memorial Parks

1979 Rally for the National March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights

Type: Place

At the end of the National March for Lesbian and Gay Rights, participants gathered near the base of the Washington Monument to listen to speakers proudly claim their queerness and paint a vision of a more inclusive future. One of these speakers was Charles Law, a Black gay activist based in Houston. He argued that the marchers must not fight for assimilate but integration so that all gay and lesbian people may one day enjoy the full benefits of their civil rights.

Jude Hall

Type: Person

Jude Hall enlisted in Exeter, New Hampshire into Capt. Jacob Hinds' company, in Col. James Reed’s regiment, and was present at the Battle of Bunker Hill.

Oíste? Listening to the Salsa Stories of Afro Latin Music

Type: Article

Just like jazz, researchers and historians are still learning about salsa history; there are many and various opinions about what salsa is, how it came to be, and what is important in the history of salsa. Instead of defining what salsa is, Oíste? Listening to the Salsa Stories of Afro Latin Music presents some of many salsa stories so that we can start to better understand what salsa means to people both now and then.

Canaveral National Seashore

Doris Leeper

Type: Article

An artist and a visionary Doris Leeper was able to share her art and the places that inspired her. Mentoring young artists she inspired them to pursue their passions and purpose. She so wanted to be known as an artist that everything she touched turned to art and inspiration.

Black History in the Last Frontier: Alaska Highway Engineers

Type: Article

Following Japan’s bombing of Pearl Harbor in 1941, the fear of a military invasion in North America increased. The U.S. Armed Forces sought to fortify and connect Alaska to the nation’s contiguous 48 states. The work was difficult and the demand for additional workers was so high that the military reversed some of its discriminatory policies to allow black troops to participate in the construction effort.

Golden Gate National Recreation Area

Scientists Use Sediment Cores to Look Into the Past at Rodeo Lagoon

Type: Article

Have you ever wondered what an environment looked like in the past? Or how much human-caused change has altered an area? So have scientists at Golden Gate National Recreation Area and the US Geological Survey! Sediment cores can act like windows into the past, containing information like what animals lived there and what their surroundings were like. In fall 2020, scientists collected about 21 four-inch sediment cores from throughout Rodeo Lagoon.

For Birds & Blooms, Timing is Everything

Type: Article

Humans seem to be the only forms of life in the Smokies that rely on a calendar. For the other 21,000+ species discovered in these mountains so far, knowing when to sing, bloom, or set out in search of food depends on paying close attention to environmental cues.

Teaching Suffrage: She's Good Enough

Type: Article

How can popular culture be used to advocate for change? In this learning activity for sixth-eighth grade, students examine a suffrage illustration modeled on a popular cartoon circulated during Teddy Roosevelt's re-election campaign. They will analyze the use of cultural touchstones to change public perception about an issue and evaluate when they have been influenced by popular culture.

Caesar Wallace

Type: Person

Caesar Wallace was a patriot of color who was likely present at the Battle of Bunker Hill.

Boston National Historical Park

Cuff Chambers (Blanchard)

Type: Person

Cuff Chambers enlisted in Andover, Massachusetts into the company of Capt. Capt. Charles Furbush, in Col. Ebenezer Bridge's 27th Massachusetts regiment, and was present at the Battle of Bunker Hill in the redoubt.

Dark Night, Safe Flight

Type: Article

At night, birds use the stars to find their way (pretty cool, right?). But bright lights from buildings, towers, and houses can confuse them. That's why national parks are so important - they're like bird hotels! They give birds safe places to rest and eat, especially after flying across the ocean.

Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park

Lower Terrace

Type: Place

Today, visitors enjoy this picturesque view of the Rappahannock River and Fredericksburg from the Chatham terraces. While the view is peaceful now, it was once a scene of labor and war.

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