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Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park
Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller Mansion
- Type: Place
Originally built in 1805 by Charles Marsh Sr., father of George Perkins Marsh, the federal-style brick house was sold to Frederick Billings in 1869. Billings renovated the home into a Queen Anne style mansion. In 1954, Billings' granddaughter, Mary French Rockefeller, inherited the home and estate with her husband, Laurance Rockefeller. In 1992, the couple donated the property to the National Park Service. Interior tours are available May-October.
Valley Forge National Historical Park
Commander in Chief's Guard Huts
- Type: Place
The Commander in Chief's guard huts are reconstructed log structures representing the quarters where soldiers of General George Washington's guard lived during the Valley Forge encampment.
Boston African American National Historic Site
Edmund Jackson
- Type: Person
Boston merchant and abolitionist Edmund Jackson served on the 1850 Boston Vigilance Committee.
- Type: Article
Forest regeneration in the National Capital Region continues to slowly improve, especially in parks that manage their deer populations. A look at forest regeneration capacity based on monitoring data from 2024.
- Type: Place
Learn about the decade-long effort to build a Memorial House to honor George Washington at his birthplace.
Pullman National Historical Park
Rosina Corrothers Tucker
- Type: Person
A prominent advocate for labor and civil rights, Rosina Corrothers Tucker played an integral role in the creation of the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters and its International Ladies Auxiliary. She served as a leader in the Auxiliary for several decades and played a role in planning the March on Washington movement in the 1940s.
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
- Type: Place
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
- Type: Article
Relax and enjoy a meal at the park's Picnic Area overlooking the beautiful Popes Creek.
- 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
Eliphalet W. Jackson
- Type: Person
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
- Type: Place
Cedar Creek & Belle Grove National Historical Park
Signal Knob
- Type: Place
Rising 1,500 feet above the Valley floor and marking the northern end of Massanutten Mountain is Signal Knob.
- Type: Place
Greenwich Village Historic District’s reputation for dynamism can be attributed to its history of emerging artists and writers as well as the political unrest and activism of its inhabitants. With the rise of the counterculture movement during the 1960s, Greenwich Village’s Washington Square Park became a hub for writers and musicians. In 1969, LGB residents of Greenwich Village pushed back against police harassment at the Stonewall Inn.
Rock Creek Park
Meridian Hill Park
- Type: Place
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.
- 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 White House and President's Park
Zero Milestone
- Type: Place
This four-foot-high shaft of pink granite stands on the north and south meridian of the District of Columbia. It is symbolically the official starting point for measurement of highway distances from Washington, DC. On July 7, 1919, the first transcontinental military motor convoy, destined for San Francisco, California, started from this spot.
- Type: Place
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
- Type: Article
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.