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Home Of Franklin D Roosevelt National Historic Site

FDR, Horses, & Health

Type: Article

Historically, horses were an essential means of transportation and farmwork. But for the Roosevelt family, they were so much more. Through physical rehabilitation, political efficacy, emotional connection, and even innovative wheelchair design, horses played a prominent role in shaping FDR's experiences with disability.

Chesapeake Bay

BLISS Meadows

Type: Place

Discover BLISS Meadows, a 10-acre urban farm and land reclamation project in Northeast Baltimore. This unique space offers walking trails, farm animal interactions, and hands-on gardening workshops. Learn about sustainability, food justice, and the contributions of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color communities while enjoying fresh produce, honey, and community events. Experience nature, education, and social change in the heart of the Chesapeake Bay watershed.

Chesapeake Bay

Essex County Museum & Historical Society

Type: Place

The Essex County Museum tells the story of the Rappahannock River and Essex County’s rich history. Explore exhibits on early American exploration, the Revolutionary War, local river traditions, and the Pirates of the Chesapeake. See a scale model of Fort Lowry, boat models, and a 16-foot pictorial map of the river. Visitors can also enjoy the charming courtyard with a NASA Moon Tree and find unique artifacts from the steamboat era.

Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail

Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine

Type: Place

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.

Pony Express National Historic Trail

Pikes Peak Stables, Pony Express National Museum

Type: Place

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.

The Archway

Type: Place

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

Type: Place

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

Type: Place

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.

Brices Cross Roads National Battlefield Site

John Milton Hubbard, 7th Tennessee Cavalry, CSA

Type: Person

A brief description of John Milton Hubbard, author of Notes of a Private.

Brices Cross Roads National Battlefield Site

Oscar Kelton, 1st LT Company A, 95th Ohio Infantry, USA

Type: Person

A brief biography about Oscar Kelton, the first to enlist in Company A of the 95th Ohio Volunteer Infantry.

Selma To Montgomery National Historic Trail

Lowndes Tent City

Type: Place

Gateway Arch National Park

Old Courthouse

Type: Place

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.

The Plateau Postcard: Spring 2025

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The Plateau Postcard is the official newsletter of the Southern Colorado Plateau Inventory and Monitoring Network. In this issue, we highlight the exciting and new scientific journal put out by Petrified Forest National Park, interview our newest partner about their efforts to track white-nose syndrome in regional bat populations, discuss special food diets while working in the field, and share our latest publications and 2025 field schedule.

Appomattox Court House National Historical Park

Enslaved People of Appomattox County

Type: Person

In early 1865, over 4,600 African Americans were enslaved in Appomattox County. On April 9, 1865, after four years of war, Federal victory brough the promise of President Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation to Appomattox Court House and made emancipation a reality for all enslaved people in this region, including half of Appomattox County’s population. Learn some of their stories.

Branching Out: The Vital Role of an Arborist in Preserving Our National Parks

Type: Article

Meet Adam Foldesi, a dedicated Horticulturist and Board-Certified Master Arborist with the National Park Service. From safeguarding significant trees with lightning protection to the innovative efforts of cloning and transplanting historic magnolias, Adam's work showcases the diverse skills and deep commitment required to protect these national treasures. Read on for his inspiring journey and discover the fascinating intersection of horticulture, history, and public service.

Federal Hall National Memorial