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Boston African American National Historic Site

Edmund Jackson
  • Type: Person

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

Chesapeake Bay

St. Clement’s Island Museum
  • Type: Place

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.

Homestead National Historical Park

Cupid Steward
  • Type: Person

In 1879, Steward submitted homesteadapplication number 9952at the Huntsville, Alabamalandoffice, requesting a patent for160and19/100 acres of land atthesouthwest quadrantof Section 14, Township3S, Range 6E in JacksonCounty, Alabama.

Historical and Future Climate Patterns at Rocky Mountain National Park: Some Biological Implications
  • Type: Article

Climate change has the potential to profoundly alter national parks, affecting plants, animals, and cultural resources. During this time of unusually rapid change, proactive management—planning ahead—has a better chance of success than reacting to crises after they arise. This article compares historical climate patterns at Rocky Mountain National Park with future projected conditions to help park managers proactively plan for climate change.

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.

Valles Caldera National Preserve

Old Barn
  • Type: Place

Built in 1941, the Old Barn was used to store hay, straw, tack, and the "night horse." Every morning, the night horse and assigned ranch hand would be up before sunrise to bring the other horses from the field. The opening on the right was enlarged sometime prior to 1955.

Palo Alto Battlefield: History Stands Tall, Thanks to the Great American Outdoors Act
  • Type: Article

By using the expertise of a MAT team, Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park maximized the impact of GAOA funding, demonstrating how specialized teams efficiently address critical needs in parks across the country. Learn how Palo Alto Battlefield stands ready to continue sharing its stories of courage and sacrifice, thanks to this vital project.

Thomas Stone National Historic Site

Thomas Stone
  • Type: Person

Could you willingly make a decision that could cost you, your property, your possessions, or even your life? That is the question men like Thomas Stone had to make once the decision was made to create the Declaration of Independence. It was not an easy decision to make.

Theodore Roosevelt
  • Type: Person

With the assassination of President William McKinley, Theodore Roosevelt became the 26th President of the United States (1901 - 09). He brought new excitement and power to the office, vigorously leading Congress and the American public toward progressive reforms and a strong foreign policy.

Echoes of Valor: Restoring the Mooring Quays of Pearl Harbor
  • Type: Article

In the heart of Pearl Harbor, where history and sacrifice intertwine, stands a silent sentinel: Mooring Quay F-6-S. This unassuming concrete structure, once a bustling dock for mighty battleships, now serves as a poignant memorial to the valor and resilience of those who endured the December 7, 1941, attack.

Grand Teton National Park

Jenny Lake Gateway to Wilderness
  • Type: Place

Interpretive signs introduce the idea of "wilderness". As you head to the western side of Jenny Lake, the developed front country area slips away into an undeveloped, primitive world.

Investing in Our Future – The Great American Outdoors Act and Youth Corps Make a Difference at César E. Chávez National Monument
  • Type: Article

César E. Chávez National Monument is undergoing significant rehabilitation work made possible by several funding sources including the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA). The project addresses deferred maintenance, such as replacing the irrigation system, repairing cracked and missing stucco surfaces of site walls and columns, and painting all site walls and columns. and more.

Thomas Stone National Historic Site

Bet: Freedom Seeker
  • Type: Person

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

Freedom Riders National Monument

Greyhound Bus Depot
  • Type: Place

The Anniston Greyhound Bus Depot witnessed the early stages of mob violence against a small group of nonviolent Freedom Riders in May of 1961.

Freedom Riders National Monument

Greyhound Bus Burning Site
  • Type: Place

On this site in May of 1961, a small group of nonviolent activists called Freedom Riders were attacked by a white mob.

Freedom Riders National Monument

Anniston Trailways Station
  • Type: Place

The Trailways Station in downtown Anniston was the site of violence and intimidation of Freedom Riders in route to Birmingham on May 14, 1961.

Greenwich Village Historic District
  • 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.

Yellowstone National Park

Bear Aware (Old Faithful)
  • Type: Place

Bear spray is available for rent at the Yurt near the Yellowstone Tribal Heritage Center at Old Faithful.

Yellowstone National Park

Bear Aware (Canyon)
  • Type: Place

Bear spray is available for rent at the Bear Aware rental kiosk at the northwest corner of the visitor center plaza, 20 yards from the main entrance.

César E. Chávez National Monument

Thirty Years of Farmworker Struggle
  • Type: Article

Labor organizing has a long history in agriculture. Between 1930 and 1960, diverse groups of farmworkers in California struggled to form unions and to take collective action for better wages and working conditions. This article highlights the political and legal structures that made organizing in the fields especially difficult.