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Banastre Tarleton, a British army officer, famously commanded the British Legion, a provincial regiment composed of loyalist infantry and dragoons, in the southern theater under Lord Cornwallis during the Revolution. Feared for his ruthlessness by the patriots, his early successes in the field earned him notoriety. Defeated at the Battle of Cowpens by Brig. Gen. Daniel Morgan, Tarleton's favor with Cornwallis declined. Tarleton was present at the surrender at Yorktown.
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Charles Cornwallis, 1st Marquess Cornwallis and 2nd Earl Cornwallis, served as a British general during the American Revolution and notably surrendered his army to General Washington's Continental army and the allied French forces at Yorktown, Virginia in October 1781. This surrender effectively ended hostilities between British and American forces and led to peace negotiations, ending the war and recognizing American independence. Cornwallis later governed in India.
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Reformer and writer Julia Ward Howe is most famous for writing the words to the "Battle Hymn of the Republic" during the American Civil War and the "Mother's Day Proclamation" (1870). She advocated for the abolition of slavery, women's suffrage, and peace.
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During its ten years, the coffeehouse changed the language of drama as a pioneer of “Off-Off Broadway,” where truly underground content could be explored. The business certainly did not make a lot of money. Cino worked other jobs to make ends meet and to pay off public officials, since he did not have a license as a theatre. Many plays contained gay content, but Caffe Cino’s embrace of bohemian and hippie life defied any single sexual identity or category.
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Todd Union on the University of Rochester campus in Rochester, New York, was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 2023. Todd Union is significant as the site of origin of the University of Rochester's chapter of the Gay Liberation Front (GLF), which was founded in 1970. The creation and activities of the GLF established a sense of community amongst Rochester's LGBTQ residents, and advanced the community's fight for civil rights and gay liberation.
Upper Delaware Scenic & Recreational River
Highland River Access
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The Highland River Access is a public river access for the Delaware River located in Minisink Ford, in between Lackawaxen, PA and Barryville, NY. It is owned by the New York Department of Environmental Conservation. This is a canoe/kayak access only.
Boston National Historical Park
Barzillai Lew
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Barzillai Lew enlisted in Chelmsford, Massachusetts in Capt. John Ford’s company, Col. Ebenezer Bridge’s regiment, and was present at the Battle of Bunker Hill.
National Mall and Memorial Parks
George Mason Memorial
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In front of you a statue of George Mason holds a book by Cicero, a Roman politician and orator. Mason used ideas from Cicero and others to write the Virginia Declaration of Rights in May of 1776, the first document to protect individual rights in the United States. The document served as inspiration for the Declaration of Independence written weeks later.
Manhattan Project National Historical Park
Oak Ridge Wayside: Jefferson Shopping Center
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A wayside exhibit in Oak Ridge, Tennessee describing Jefferson Shopping Center, one of several shopping centers constructed during the Manhattan Project.
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Alexander Stephens served in Georgia’s state legislature and US Congress before his selection as the Vice President of the Confederacy in 1861. After the surrender at Appomattox Court House, federal soldiers captured Stephens and brought him to Fort Warren in Boston as a prisoner. Following his release, Stephens continued in politics and eventually became the 50th governor of Georgia in 1882.
Martin Van Buren National Historic Site
Fertile Political Ground
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Big Thicket National Preserve
Neches River: Evadale Boat Ramp
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This boat ramp in Evadale provides access to the Neches River.
Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park
Rosie the Riveter Visitor Education Center
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The Rosie the Riveter Visitor Education Center, part of the Rosie the Riveter/WWII Home Front National Historical Park. The visitor center is located at the historic Ford Assembly Plant in Richmond, California.
Yellowstone National Park
Wolf Lake Trailhead
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This trailhead in the middle of the park provides access to a series of trails:- Wolf Lake- Ice Lake Trail- Howard Eaton Trail: Cascade Lake-Norris CampgroundParking is on the south side of the road and the trailhead is on the north side. Use caution when crossing the road. Wolf Lake Trail This 2.4-mile (3.9-km) there-and-back trail travels through forests and swampy meadows on its way to meet up with the Howard Eaton Trail: Cascade Lake-Norris Campground. The highlight of th
Yellowstone National Park
South Entrance Trailhead (8K7)
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This trailhead is found on the east side of the Snake River Picnic Area. The following trail can be accessed from this trailhead:- South Boundary Trail: South Entrance-Harebell South Boundary Trail: South Entrance-Harebell This moderate 11.6-mile (18.7-km) one-way trail follows the Snake River most of the way, passing by a couple of thermal areas. The fording of the Snake River at the western end of the trail can be dangerous, and even during low-water periods can be waist-de
Yellowstone National Park
Lost Lake Trailhead
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This trailhead is located at the end of the Pretified Tree Parking Lot. It provides access to the following trail:- Lost Lake TrailParking is at premium at this location, though there also is a high turn-over rate in vehicles. Additional, or winter-time parking can be found in a large pulloff along the Grand Loop Road at the entrance to the parking area. Lost Lake Trail This moderate 2.8-mile (4.5-km) loop trail begins behind Roosevelt Lodge and traverses through forest to th
Keweenaw National Historical Park
Calumet Theatre
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The Calumet Theatre opened in 1900.
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This finding aid describes the Vera B. Craig Papers, part of the NPS History Collection.
Boston National Historical Park
Mary O'Brien
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In 1943, 27-year-old Mary O'Brien walked into the Charlestown Navy Yard seeking employment. With her decision, O'Brien took an active role in supporting the country's efforts during World War II.
Fort Raleigh National Historic Site
Welcome to Fort Raleigh
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Roanoke Island has been the scene of historical dramas for more than four centuries. Algonquians, Europeans, and African Americans have all played their parts here.First here were the Carolina Algonquian, who farmed the land and fished the sounds. In 1584, English explorers sponsored by Sir Walter Raleigh arrived here. It was the first of three voyages in England's attempt to colonize North America.