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Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail
Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine
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The Battle of Baltimore, fought September 12-14, 1814, was the defining moment in the War of 1812. Following the burning of Washington D.C., British forces came to Baltimore, the third largest city in the United States. American forces, fighting against the great military force in the world at the time, held their ground. The epic event inspired Francis Scott Key to write the words that would become the U.S. national anthem.
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Glen Echo Park offers a unique blend of history, art, and culture. Once a Chautauqua Assembly and later an amusement park, it now features art studios and galleries, dance programs, and live performances. Visitors can explore its civil rights history, enjoy the historic carousel, and discover Chesapeake Bay wildlife at the Glen Echo Aquarium. With vibrant arts workshops and cultural events, the park is a welcoming place for all to learn, create, and connect.
Pony Express National Historic Trail
Pikes Peak Stables, Pony Express National Museum
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On April 3, William (Billie) Richardson left this stable, rode the short distance to the Patee House, picked up the waiting mochila, and headed west on the first Pony Express run to Sacramento, California, nearly 2,000 miles away. The original wooden structure was replaced by a brick building in 1888, but some of the original posts and beams were reused. In 1950, the Goetz Foundation restored the building to its 1888 brick appearance and established a museum.
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The Archway is a unique trail-themed building that spans the emigrant trails, now part of Interstate 80. The facility tells this story of 170 years of westward movement with detailed displays, family activities, education programs, and more.
Trail Of Tears National Historic Trail
Stark's Crossing
- Type: Place
Come spend the day, walking in the footsteps of the past, at Gasconade Hills Resort. The resort was defined on old maps that indicate the river ford (Stark's Crossing) roughly aligns with the resort's boat landing.
Trail Of Tears National Historic Trail
Berry's Ferry
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This is a crossing used by thousands of Cherokee to cross the Ohio River. While others crossed or the bitterly cold weather did not permit, they waited at Mantle Rock.
Chesapeake Bay
Sail Selina II
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Sail aboard a restored 1926 catboat and explore the Chesapeake Bay’s rich maritime heritage. Discover local wildlife, hands-on sailing, and stories of St. Michaels’ past while learning about the Bay’s ecology and conservation.
Death Valley National Park
Stovepipe Wells Village
- Type: Place
An authorized concessionaire with the NPS, offering restaurant and bar, lodging, camping, gas, and convenience store.
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Guide to the NPS Paleontology Program Records, part of the NPS History Collection.
Grand Portage National Monument
Potatoes to Feed the Fur Trade
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Nearly every North West Company post from Grand Portage on Lake Superior to Fort George on the Pacific coast grew potatoes. The potatoes grown at Grand Portage were likely brought from Montreal, Michilimackinac, or possibly England as seed potatoes.
Fort Stanwix National Monument
Sgt. William Jones
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William Jones joined the Continental Army at the outset of the American Revolution. He was stationed at the American Fort Schuyler/Stanwix during the Siege of 1777 and saw combat at the 1779 Battle of New Town. Despite having served well for three years, Jones eventually left the new United States for Canada, never returning to the original nation he sided with.
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Today's visitors know the Georgia-style home on Capitol Hill as the Belmont-Paul Women’s Equality National Monument. The National Woman's Party knew it as a symbol of their proximity to political power and their perseverance as an organization. The NWP spent 40 years fighting Congress to keep their headquarters. As fierce protectors of the Belmont House, the NWP carried on a tradition of women as historic preservationists.
Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park
Volunteer Spotlight: Bob Gauvin
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After traveling the world with the U.S. Coast Guard, Bob Gauvin retired his sea-legs and settled in Spotsylvania County. For the past five years, he’s spent his Wednesday mornings waking up early to care for the lawn and handle general maintenance at Ellwood– part of the Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park.
Grand Portage National Monument
Expanding the Ojibwe Art Collection at Grand Portage National Monument
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In February 2025, Grand Portage National Monument added a new painting to its collection. Gichi-Onigaming Amik / Grand Portage Beaver is the title of a painting by Zhaawanoogiishik / Sam Zimmerman. Sam explains his inspiration behind this piece.
Cape Hatteras National Seashore
Tilman F. Smith
- Type: Person
Tilman F. Smith was the second-longest serving keeper of the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, serving as both assistant and primary keeper from 1878 to 1897.
Selma To Montgomery National Historic Trail
Lowndesboro Schoolhouse
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Grand Portage National Monument
Historic Garden at Grand Portage
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The Grand Portage historic kitchen garden is located inside the palisade behind the kitchen. The North West Company operated its post here from 1778 to 1803. Many vegetable varieties grown in the garden now date back to the 1700s and early 1800s. Vegetable varieties from 200 years ago and earlier are still available today because Native American and early settler families saved seeds from their harvests to plant in the following year. The seeds saved were handed down.
Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park
Volunteer Spotlight: Mike Di Salvo
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For the past four years, Mike has shared his expertise as a dedicated volunteer at Chatham Gardens.
Selma To Montgomery National Historic Trail
Lowndes Tent City
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Gateway Arch National Park
Old Courthouse
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The Old Courthouse is the location of the first two trials the Dred Scott Case. Dred and Harriet Scott and over 300 enslaved persons sought their freedom here through the legal system.