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Chesapeake Bay

St. Clement’s Island Museum
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Discover the St Clement’s Island Museum where Maryland's founding story comes to life. Explore exhibits that highlight the rich history of the Piscataway People and early settlers. Stand on the historic island where the first English settlers landed in 1634, accessible by water taxi. Experience the beauty of the Potomac River and immerse yourself in the culture that shaped the Chesapeake Bay. Don’t miss the chance to learn and explore this unique site in St. Mary’s County.

Chesapeake Bay

Susquehanna Museum at the Lock House
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Explore the Lock House Museum, a historic gem on the National Register of Historic Places, where the Susquehanna & Tidewater Canal’s story unfolds. Discover exhibits, including a working lock model and period-furnished rooms that bring 19th-century life to life. Step outside to walk the scenic Joe K Trail or cross the replica swing bridge, connecting you to the beautiful waterfront. Visit today and uncover the rich heritage of the Chesapeake Bay region.

Chesapeake Bay

Piney Point Lighthouse Museum and Historic Park
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Explore the Piney Point Lighthouse Museum, the first built on the Potomac River. Discover captivating exhibits on local maritime history, WWII naval presence, and the iconic lighthouse itself. Climb to the top for breathtaking views of the Potomac and its rich ecosystem. Immerse yourself in the beauty and heritage of the Chesapeake Bay watershed while uncovering the stories that shaped this remarkable area.

Seaford Museum
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Discover the Seaford Museum, a hidden gem in downtown Seaford, Delaware. Just steps from the Nanticoke River, this award-winning museum showcases the region’s rich history, from Harriet Tubman’s Underground Railroad connections to its maritime legacy. Explore interactive exhibits on shipbuilding and oyster shucking. After your visit, enjoy a scenic stroll along the River Walk, where Seaford’s waterfront industry stories come to life!

Chesapeake Bay

Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse
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Discover the historic Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse, a National Historic Landmark in the Chesapeake Bay. This restored offshore beacon offers engaging exhibits, interactive displays, and stunning views. Travel by boat to explore its maritime history and the vital role of lighthouses in navigation. Don’t miss the chance to experience the Bay’s rich stories and enjoy the beautiful surrounding area!

National Historic Trail sites near Guernsey, Wyoming
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Guernsey, Wyoming, is situated along the North Platte River and the “Great Platte River Road”, a significant historic route followed by travelers on the Oregon, California, Pony Express, and Mormon Pioneer national historic trails. The small town is located along US 26, about 100 miles north of Cheyenne, Wyoming, and 66 miles west of Scottsbluff, Nebraska. Learn more about this area's rich history!

National Heritage Areas Program

Old-Time Music Sounds Throughout Appalachian Forest NHA
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A rich tradition of old-time music is a staple of many communities in West Virginia. An AmeriCorps volunteer in the Appalachian Forest National Heritage Area is working to share that musical heritage, making it more available to visitors and locals alike.

John Pegram
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John Pegram was a career United States army officer and West Point graduate who resigned his commission in 1861 to accept a position in the Confederate army. In the summer of 1861, at Rich Mountain, Virginia, he became the first former US Army officer to be captured by Federal forces when he surrendered his entire regiment. Pegram returned to the Confederate army and served until his death in February 1865.

Blue Ridge Parkway

Cowee Mountain Overlook
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A stunning overlook along the southern end of the Blue Ridge Parkway. Cowee Mountain Overlook provides 180 degree unobstructed views of the surrounding mountains. A don't miss stop along your drive!

Changes Slow & Seasonal - The Northern Neck of Virginia
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Discover the Northern Neck of Virginia, where history and nature intertwine. Explore landscapes once home to American Indians, founding fathers, and watermen. Paddle pristine waterways, hunt for fossils at Westmoreland State Park, or uncover the past at Menokin. With scenic byways, rich heritage, and stunning shorelines, this region invites you to connect with the stories of those who shaped the Chesapeake Bay.

Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Heritage in the National Capital Region
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The greater Washington, DC area is a key place for queer history and culture. Learn about the people, events, and places that make up the area's rich LGBTQ heritage.

All Souls Church Unitarian
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Listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 2020, All Souls Church, Unitarian has a rich architectural and social history. From the Civil War when it sought to define itself by its anti-slavery agenda, to more firmly establishing itself as a church with a social justice agenda during the civil rights era and finally to embracing its role as a “Welcoming Congregation,” All Souls has been in the forefront of the city and nation’s social issues.

Understanding the Space Between Land and Sea Through the Eyes of Snowy Plovers
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Limantour Beach is wide. Bookended by ocean on one side and grassy dunes on the other, its sandy expanse provides a habitat for many organisms that rely on the rich ecosystem between land and sea. The western snowy plover, a small brown and white shorebird, is one species that finds refuge in the sand. Over time, human activity and development have degraded many beaches like Limantour, and biologists have seen those impacts through the eyes of the snowy plovers.

Decatur House: A Home of the Rich and Powerful (Teaching with Historic Places)
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This lesson is based on the Decatur House, one of the thousands of properties listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Inspect Commodore Stephen Decatur's home near the White House, a gathering place for the politically ambitious, and learn why the naval hero felt compelled to fight a fateful duel.

Golden Gate National Recreation Area

Ocean Beach
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Ocean Beach is a great hang. The sunniest months are September and October, but O.B. always draws a crowd. San Francisco tends to be cool and gray, even at the beach. During the late spring and summer months the coast can get fogged in, but it's still beautiful. Just remember to bring a hoodie and you'll be a lot happier under the fog dome. Running the length of the Sunset and Richmond neighborhoods, there's plenty of space at Ocean Beach for the whole family.

Little Brewster Island
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Little Brewster Island sits 9.3 miles from downtown Boston. Perhaps best known as the home of Boston Light, this 7-acre island is rich with history.

The Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia (Richmond, Virginia)
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The Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia in Richmond, Virginia shares, interprets, preserves, exhibits, and commemorates the history and culture of African Americans in Virginia and their contributions to the United States. The Museum is housed in the Leigh Street Amory, a building constructed for African American militia in the late 1800s, which later became an African American educational facility and center for Black servicemembers.

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.

Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park

Why Richmond California? - Audio Program
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Audio program overview of the why Richmond, California was chosen as this national park location.

Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park

The WWII Home Front - Audio Program
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This is an audio program for Rosie the Riveter/WWII Home Front National Historical Park. It is part of a series of programs meant for off-site learning, driving tours of Richmond, and can be used for teachers.