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Learn about the decade-long effort to build a Memorial House to honor George Washington at his birthplace.
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Step aboard Pride II, a reproduction Baltimore Clipper, and sail into the Chesapeake’s maritime past. Explore its history from privateering in the War of 1812 to life on the Bay today. Tour the deck or set sail for a hands-on adventure! As part of the NPS Chesapeake Gateways, Pride II offers a unique way to experience the Bay’s seafaring heritage.
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The Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake, Iowa was the site of the last concert performed by Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and J.P. "the Big Bopper" Richardson hours before a tragic plane accident claimed their lives in February 1959. The performance at the Surf Ballroom has entered American cultural memory and played a major role on the early development of rock 'n' roll music.
Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park
Pollinator Garden
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The pollinator garden at Resaca de la Palma Battlefield helps provide plants for use by local wildlife in a landscape where their habitat is highly fragmented.
Grand Teton National Park
Jenny Lake Gateway to Wilderness
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Interpretive signs introduce the idea of "wilderness". As you head to the western side of Jenny Lake, the developed front country area slips away into an undeveloped, primitive world.
Yellowstone National Park
Old Faithful Inn
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Yellowstone National Park
Old Faithful Snow Lodge
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Yellowstone National Park
Old Faithful Lodge and Cabins
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Just a short drive from many Mid-Atlantic cities, the Northern Neck National Heritage Area offers a journey back in time. Whether for a day, weekend, or week, you’ll find endless opportunities to explore history, enjoy coastal charm, and experience natural beauty. From historic sites to scenic byways, there’s always something new to discover in this unique corner of Virginia.
Blue Ridge Parkway
Orlean Puckett
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Legendary midwife, Orlean Puckett, delivered over 1,000 babies in the Appalachian Mountains of southern Virginia.
Fort Stanwix National Monument
Rome Historical Society
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The Rome Historical Society - Friends of the Fort sits next to the grounds of Fort Stanwix National Monument. This free museum has exhibits related to the historic fort, the Erie Canal, the history of Rome, NY, and more!
Mary McLeod Bethune Council House National Historic Site
Unita Zelma Blackwell (1933-2019)
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Born to sharecroppers in the Mississippi Delta, Blackwell rose from humble beginnings to become one of many unsung Black female heroines of the modern Civil Rights Movement. Blackwell was an outspoken critic of racial and economic inequality and the first Black female mayor elected in the state of Mississippi. We honor her as an ancestor for reminding us of the power to change the circumstances we were born into.
National Mall and Memorial Parks
Anna Arnold Hedgeman (1899-1990)
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Anna Arnold Hedgeman participated in and led some of the 20th century’s most important developments, including advances in education, public health, politics, and workplace justice . We honor her as an ancestor for shattering glass ceilings imposed on her by her race and gender.
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Using the Greek word agape, meaning brotherly love, Nash coined the term agapic energy describe this comprehensive phenomenon. This unconditional love for humanity was the driving force behind the movement in the 1960s and can be a driving force among today’s movements, according to Nash. We honor Diane Judith Nash for reminding us of the power of love.
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A zine exploring the emergence of punk in the aftermath of the Summer in the Parks Series of the late 1960s, the importance of Neighborhood Planning Councils to the development of punk, the activism that occurred on NPS land during the 1980s and 1990s, and the NPS's contradictory stance towards punk.
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In the wake of Hurricane Irma's devastation in 2017, the Virgin Islands National Park faced a daunting task: rebuilding a beloved landmark. Find out how the Historic Preservation Training Center (HPTC) and the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA) helped preserve our nation's heritage and invest in further developing skilled tradespeople.
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Fort Des Moines is a military installation in Des Moines, Iowa. During World War I, the fort served as the first and only training site for African American officers. During World War II, Fort Des Moines was the first training site for the Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps (WAAC) and the Women’s Army Corps (WAC), and the only training site for WAC and WAAC officers.
Acadia National Park
Access: Sieur de Monts Parking Area
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An accessible description and transcript of the Sieur de Monts Parking Area in Acadia National Park. (February 2025)
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
Katie Shepard
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Katie Shepard owned "The Beeches" hotel on North Manitou Island.
Blue Ridge Parkway
Stanley Abbott
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Stanley Abbott was the lead designer of the Blue Ridge Parkway. His vision of an environmentally sensitive design plan that preserved the cultural history of the route, guided the creation of a parkway that remains one of the most significant examples of landscape architecture in the country.