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The Memorial House Museum
  • Type: Place

Learn about the decade-long effort to build a Memorial House to honor George Washington at his birthplace.

Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine

Cherry Blossom Groves
  • Type: Place

Fort McHenry's cherry blossoms add to the scenic beauty of the park but have their own history rooted in segregation.

Independence National Historical Park

Independence Hall
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Independence Hall is the birthplace of the United States. In 1776, the Second Continental Congress signed the Declaration of Independence here. Eleven years later, in the same room, delegates to the Constitutional Convention created and signed an enduring framework of government - the United States Constitution.

George Washington Birthplace National Monument

Picnicking at George Washington Birthplace National Monument
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Relax and enjoy a meal at the park's Picnic Area overlooking the beautiful Popes Creek.

Northern Neck National Heritage Area
  • Type: Place

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.

Thomas Stone National Historic Site

Bet: Freedom Seeker
  • Type: Person

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

Boston African American National Historic Site

Edmund Jackson
  • Type: Person

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

Boston African American National Historic Site

Eliphalet W. Jackson
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Clergyman and merchant Eliphalet W. Jackson participated in the abolition and temperance movements and served on the 1850 Boston Vigilance Committee.

George Washington Memorial Parkway

Information Panel: Stabilizing the Marsh
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Cedar Creek & Belle Grove National Historical Park

Signal Knob
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Rising 1,500 feet above the Valley floor and marking the northern end of Massanutten Mountain is Signal Knob.

Rock Creek Park

Meridian Hill Park
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Meridian Hill Park, a few blocks north of the White House, features unique statues, concrete aggregate architecture, and the largest cascading fountains in North America.

Shirley Graham Dubois (1896-1977)
  • Type: Person

Before Shirley Graham married W.E.B. Du Bois in 1951, she had earned a national reputation as a playwright, composer, conductor, director, and author. Born to a A.M.E. minister and a European mother, Graham was raised to appreciate Black culture and music. From a young age, her parents instilled in her the importance of social justice and the uplift of the Black Community. For her lifelong dedication, we honor her as an ancestor.

The Thomas Stone House
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The curved, five-part layout of the Thomas Stone House, along with its casual symmetry and mixed architectural styles truly make it a visual showcase.

George Washington Birthplace National Monument

Pope's Creek Raid - June 11-21, 1864
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In June of 1864, 475 men of the Thirty-sixth United States Colored Troops crossed the Potomac River and landed at Pope's Creek in Virginia. Read or listen to the report of the commanding officer of the raid, Colonel Alonzo G. Draper.

Banastre Tarleton
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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.

Charles Cornwallis
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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.

What Do We Mean by “Old Growth”?
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Definitions underpin everything people do, and agreeing on them is essential for joint action. But how we define our nation’s forests is especially important because of their global and cultural significance.

Manassas National Battlefield Park

Information Panel: Aftermath
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Following the Union retreat, Lee remained determined to crush Pope. Again, he divided his army and sent Stonewall Jackson's troops on an encircling march to cut off the enemy's escape route to Washington.

Benjamin Lincoln
  • Type: Person

Benjamin Lincoln, a major general of the Continental Army, was present at pivotal moments in the American Revolution. He oversaw the Continental Army's largest defeat when he surrendered 5,000 soldiers to the British in Charleston, South Carolina in May 1780. After being exchanged, he returned to the army and was present at the allied Franco-American victory at the Siege of Yorktown. He accepted the surrender of General Charles O'Hara's sword.

Charles Lee
  • Type: Person

Charles Lee, former British Army officer, became the second highest ranking general of the Continental Army during the American Revolution. On June 28, 1776 he oversaw the victory at the Battle of Sullivan's Island in Charleston, SC. Two years later, his retreat on the field at the Battle of Monmouth Courthouse would result in his court martial and the end of his military career. Learn more about this controversial figure here.