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Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

Blacksmith Shop
  • Type: Place

Built around 1867, the Blacksmith Shop was an indispensable component of the maritime village. Not only did the shop forge metal works, but it also served as the town's carpentry center. Nearly everyone in town had some need for the blacksmith's services, which included crafting and repairing oxen yolks, tools, and carriages, shoeing horses, and constructing pre-built homes, dining halls, and horse barns.

Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum
  • Type: Place

Experience the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum and discover historic boats, engaging exhibits, and all-ages programming that celebrate the Bay's history, environment, & culture. Watch skilled craftsmen in the working shipyard and enjoy scenic waterfront views. Located in St. Michael’s, this captivating destination invites you to explore the Chesapeake story through hands-on learning, world-class exhibitions, & on-the-water experiences. Your Chesapeake adventure begins here.

Forest Management Promotes Resilience in Iconic American Landscapes
  • Type: Article

The mission of preserving and protecting cultural sites goes hand-in-hand with preserving and protecting the landscape, and maintaining healthy and sustainable forests in the parks of the Northeast Region.

Hamilton Grange National Memorial

Hamilton-Burr Duel
  • Type: Article

In the 18th and 19th centuries, one’s honor was critical to preserving their reputation, and therefore, suitability for interpersonal affairs and public office. On July 11, 1804, Hamilton and Burr took the extreme step to duel.

Kalaupapa National Historical Park

The Kalaupapa Store
  • Type: Place

Built in the 1930s, the existing Kalaupapa store is the last remaining store that continues to provide groceries and supplies to residents within the settlement.

Chesapeake Bay

Menokin
  • Type: Place

Explore Menokin, a National Historic Landmark where history, architecture, and conservation meet. See the 1769 home of Francis Lightfoot Lee, witness innovative preservation in action, and walk trails through a protected Chesapeake Bay watershed landscape. Engage with exhibits, hands-on activities, and the powerful stories of those who shaped this place. Paddle Cat Point Creek, connect with nature, and uncover the past in a truly unique setting.

Keweenaw National Historical Park

Carnegie Museum of the Keweenaw
  • Type: Place

The historic Carnegie Museum.

Keweenaw National Historical Park

Painesdale Mine and Shaft
  • Type: Place

Visit Painesdale Mine and Shaft.

Manhattan Project National Historical Park

New Bethel Baptist Church
  • Type: Place

New Bethel Baptist Church is one of only a few pre-Manhattan Project structures remaining from Scarboro community. The church’s congregation was founded in 1851 but this structure was built in 1924. The church was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1992. Located on the secure Oak Ridge National Laboratory grounds, the church is not currently accessible to the public.

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

Charles Robinson
  • Type: Person

Charles Robinson was the third Keeper stationed at the Sleeping Bear Point Life-Saving Station. He had ancestral ties to the Odawa people, as his grandparents were of Odawa heritage.

Boston African American National Historic Site

Edmund Jackson
  • Type: Person

Boston merchant and abolitionist Edmund Jackson served on the 1850 Boston Vigilance Committee.

Chesapeake Bay

St. Clement’s Island Museum
  • Type: Place

Discover the St Clement’s Island Museum where Maryland's founding story comes to life. Explore exhibits that highlight the rich history of the Piscataway People and early settlers. Stand on the historic island where the first English settlers landed in 1634, accessible by water taxi. Experience the beauty of the Potomac River and immerse yourself in the culture that shaped the Chesapeake Bay. Don’t miss the chance to learn and explore this unique site in St. Mary’s County.

Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park

Elizabeth Billings
  • Type: Person

When even the sharpest female minds were denied ranks above "amateur”, Elizabeth Billings (1871-1944) nonetheless achieved enough to impress a modern-day botanist. Her accomplishments included cultivating various gardens, experimenting in farming, managing the family estate, and cataloging hundreds of plants.

Chesapeake Bay

Susquehanna Museum at the Lock House
  • Type: Place

Explore the Lock House Museum, a historic gem on the National Register of Historic Places, where the Susquehanna & Tidewater Canal’s story unfolds. Discover exhibits, including a working lock model and period-furnished rooms that bring 19th-century life to life. Step outside to walk the scenic Joe K Trail or cross the replica swing bridge, connecting you to the beautiful waterfront. Visit today and uncover the rich heritage of the Chesapeake Bay region.

3 Parks 3 Stories: The Power of Partnership with the Southern California Research Learning Center
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In this issue of 3Parks3Stories, we would like to share three stories of successful conservation projects in the Mediterranean parks that were reliant upon partnerships between the NPS and one or more dedicated collaborators. In these stories, we hope you see the mutual benefits of these relationships and the value they bring in the effort to protect, preserve, and understand our national legacy.

Chesapeake Bay

Woodend Nature Sanctuary
  • Type: Place

Woodend Nature Sanctuary offers 40 acres of restored forests, meadows, and streams in the Chesapeake Bay watershed. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, it features nature trails, interactive exhibits, a nature playground and an historic mansion. Visitors can explore diverse habitats, learn about conservation efforts, and experience the connections between people and nature. Engaging signage and hands-on programs make it a welcoming destination for all ages.

Homestead Era at Fort Laramie
  • Type: Place

Chesapeake Bay

Piney Point Lighthouse Museum and Historic Park
  • Type: Place

Explore the Piney Point Lighthouse Museum, the first built on the Potomac River. Discover captivating exhibits on local maritime history, WWII naval presence, and the iconic lighthouse itself. Climb to the top for breathtaking views of the Potomac and its rich ecosystem. Immerse yourself in the beauty and heritage of the Chesapeake Bay watershed while uncovering the stories that shaped this remarkable area.

Thomas Stone National Historic Site

Thomas Stone
  • Type: Person

Could you willingly make a decision that could cost you, your property, your possessions, or even your life? That is the question men like Thomas Stone had to make once the decision was made to create the Declaration of Independence. It was not an easy decision to make.

Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park

Winston Churchill
  • Type: Person

His fame grew to the point that in 1899, the British Winston Churchill wrote to the American writer of the same name, praising his novel and promising to always use “Spencer” as his middle name to help prevent confusion going forward.