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Chesapeake Bay

Menokin
  • Type: Place

Explore Menokin, a National Historic Landmark where history, architecture, and conservation meet. See the 1769 home of Francis Lightfoot Lee, witness innovative preservation in action, and walk trails through a protected Chesapeake Bay watershed landscape. Engage with exhibits, hands-on activities, and the powerful stories of those who shaped this place. Paddle Cat Point Creek, connect with nature, and uncover the past in a truly unique setting.

Chesapeake Bay

Woodend Nature Sanctuary
  • Type: Place

Woodend Nature Sanctuary offers 40 acres of restored forests, meadows, and streams in the Chesapeake Bay watershed. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, it features nature trails, interactive exhibits, a nature playground and an historic mansion. Visitors can explore diverse habitats, learn about conservation efforts, and experience the connections between people and nature. Engaging signage and hands-on programs make it a welcoming destination for all ages.

Cuyahoga Valley National Park

When Was That? Key Dates in Making Cuyahoga Valley National Park
  • Type: Article

In honor of our 50th anniversary year in 2025, Cuyahoga Valley National Park is compiling this list of key dates in our history.

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.

War In The Pacific National Historical Park

Assan through the Ages
  • Type: Article

Assan Beach, the 2,500-yard shoreline stretching between Punta Adilok (Adelup Point) and Punta Assan (Asan Point), which the Marines in World War II called a "pair of devil horns," is a poignant symbol of the Guam's complex history, blending indigenous CHamoru traditions, wartime struggle, and ongoing military presence. In many ways, the story of Guam can be read through the story of Assan Beach. Talk a walk through history at Assan Beach.

Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail

New life for interpretive signage
  • Type: Article

In 2022, the Oregon Chapter of the Lewis and Clark Trail Heritage Foundation completed an initiative to replace aging waysides along the Columbia River and Pacific Coast.

César E. Chávez National Monument

Marching for Justice in the Fields
  • Type: Article

The farm workers who marched from Delano to Sacramento represented the large, seasonal labor force, composed overwhelmingly of people of color, whose labor made California’s thriving agricultural industry possible. Although their labor produced fortunes from the soil, they were subjected to poor wages and working conditions. This article is an introduction to the issues that motivated the Delano Grape Strike and the 1966 march.

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.

César E. Chávez National Monument

The Terrain of Farmworker Life
  • Type: Article

Large-scale commercial agriculture or agribusiness has shaped the landscape of California's Central Valley for over a century. This article explores the social and economic world created by agribusiness in and around the small city of Delano, with an emphasis on the lives of the predominately Filipino, Mexican, and Mexican American farm workers and their families.

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.

Using Growth Rings to Determine Ages and Growth Patterns of Trees in Big Cypress
  • Type: Article

For the first time at Big Cypress National Preserve, researchers used tree rings (growth rings) to study tree ages and which environmental/climate factors influence tree growth. One finding was that standing water levels—in this landscape shaped by water—are key. Researchers were also reminded that “you can’t always judge a book by its cover,” as some of the smallest trees measured were also the oldest.

Autumn trailbuilding along the Cross Plains Segment of Ice Age National Scenic Trail
  • Type: Article

Between October 18 and October 22, 2023, 268 volunteers donated 4,776 service hours to build trail along the Ice Age National Scenic Trail.

Grand Canyon National Park

Shrine of the Ages Eastbound - Bus Stop - Village (Blue) Route
  • Type: Place

The bus stop for the eastbound leg of the Village (Blue) Route is across the street from Parking Lot A and Shrine of the Ages Auditorium. From here, the bus continues to Mather Campground, Trailer Village, Market Plaza, and finally, Grand Canyon Visitor Center before turning around and returning west to the Village Historic District. Visit the link for the current schedule.

Grand Canyon National Park

Village East Bus Stop - Village (Blue) Route
  • Type: Place

This stop is adjacent to the Xanterra's Public Grarage and General Offices. On the other side of the footbridge is the Village Greenway Trail, a paved path for foot and bicycle traffic that connects the Village to Market Plaza. This is the last shuttle stop in the historic village before the (Blue) Route bus returns to Shrine of the Ages, the campgrounds, Market Plaza, and Grand Canyon Visitor Center. Visit the link for the current schedule.

Grand Canyon National Park

Shrine of the Ages - Westbound Bus Stop - Village (Blue) Route
  • Type: Place

If you park in lot "A" by Shrine of the Ages, boarding the bus at this stop, will take you to the Village Historic District. Shrine of the Ages is a community auditorium used for religious services, ranger programs, and special events. At the opposite end of Lot A from this bus stop is Park Headquarters. At this time, Park Headquarters is closed to the public, however, trip planning information is displayed on signs in front of the building. Visit link for the schedule.

Piscataway Park
  • Type: Place

Piscataway Park is home to bald eagles, beavers, deer, foxes, ospreys, and many other species. To complement the surroundings, the park has, in addition to a public fishing pier and two boardwalks over fresh water tidal wetlands, a variety of nature trails, meadows, and woodland areas. The park is also home to National Colonial Farm.

George Washington Birthplace National Monument

Coloring Pages from George Washington Birthplace
  • Type: Article

Unleash your creativity and dive into a world of imagination with these coloring pages, perfect for all ages to relax, express yourself, and bring cheerful scenes to life!

Boston National Historical Park

John Kappa
  • Type: Person

At age 20, John Kappa enlisted into the U.S. Navy. He worked as a machinist's mate, maintaining and testing different components of the ship. During World War II he served on the USS Colorado before joining the USS Cassin Young. Kappa was killed in action from a kamikaze attack on the Cassin Young.

Boston National Historical Park

Jasper Clarence McCartney
  • Type: Person

Jasper McCartney spent most of his life at sea, enlisting in the U.S. Navy in 1930 at age 20. In the 1930s, he served on three destroyers, including the USS West Virginia where he worked as a fireman and watertender. In 1940, McCartney joined the crew of the USS Arkansas and was promoted to chief watertender. He was assigned to the USS Cassin Young a few days after its commissioning in December, 1943. McCartney was killed in action during a kamikaze attack on the destroyer.

Cato Smith: Enlisted and Enslaved?
  • Type: Person

Cato Smith was an enslaved African who was brought to Massachusetts Bay from Ghana in 1761 at the age of 10. In 1775 he was enslaved to the family of Captain William Smith of Lincoln. On April 24, 1775 he enlisted in the Massachusetts Army as a soldier and served until the end of the year. He enlisted again in late summer 1776 and died in service on January 23, 1777