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Manhattan Project National Historical Park
Oak Ridge Wayside: The Hutments
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A wayside exhibit in Oak Ridge, Tennessee describing hutments, an inferior form of housing used during the Manhattan Project.
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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.
Chesapeake Bay
Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse
- Type: Place
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!
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Successful management of wildland fire is a team effort. National Park Service (NPS) staff in Alaska have formed a unique partnership with the Bureau of Land Management Alaska Fire Service (AFS), which has helped to turn challenges into opportunities, and increased operational efficiency in utilization of helicopters for fire suppression. This partnership has benefited not only Alaska, but also the wildland firefighting effort in several western states.
Cedar Creek & Belle Grove National Historical Park
Miller's Mill
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The brick house at Miller's Mill marks the farthest advance of the Confederate army. Early formed his line along Miller Lane, modern Cougill Road.
César E. Chávez National Monument
Thirty Years of Farmworker Struggle
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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.
Grand Canyon National Park
Bright Angel Trail
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Bright Angel Trail lets hikers walk in the footsteps of the canyon's Indigenous Peoples, miners, and early tourists, as they descend into the canyon's depths. Offering big views, morning and afternoon shade, resthouses, vault toilets, and water stations during the summer. The water is OFF at 1.5- and 3-mile resthouses. Portions of Bright Angel Trail are closed for waterline construction, Visit the link for a list of trail closures.
Joshua Tree National Park
Rattlesnake Picnic Area
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Picnic area in Indian Cove
Joshua Tree National Park
Barker Dam Trailhead
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The Barker Damn Nature Trail Trailhead provides quick access to Barker Dam on a 1.1 mile hike.
Capitol Reef National Park
Waterpocket District
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The Waterpocket District of Capitol Reef is rugged and remote. Road conditions vary, a high clearance vehicle is usually needed. Check at the visitor center, or call 435-425-3791 for road conditions.
Capitol Reef National Park
Lesley Morrell Line Cabin
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The Lesley Morrell Line Cabin provides a glimpse into the ranching past of Capitol Reef National Park. Access requires a high clearance vehicle. Check road conditions and weather before attempting.
Yellowstone National Park
Biscuit Basin Trailhead (OK4)
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Trailhead in the Old Faithful Area
Antietam National Battlefield
4th Pennsylvania Reserve Monument (33rd) Volunteer Infantry Monument
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The Regt. arrived on the field on the afternoon of September 16, 1862. Formed at this point on the morning of the 17th, advanced about 600 yards South and became engaged with Hood's Confederate Division
Longfellow House Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site
Glenn Carrington and Harry Dana: A Shared “House and Home and Hearth and Heart”
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Seen through their correspondence, the relationship of Glenn Carrington and Harry Dana exemplify not just the struggles in queer life in the 1920s to 1940s, but the meaningful connections that formed just the same.
Boston National Historical Park
Clyde Milton Reasoner
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Clyde Reasoner enlisted in the Navy on November 14, 1944. His mother signed a consent form, because he was only 17 years old. Reasoner reported for duty aboard USS Cassin Young (DD-793) on April 26, 1945. In the early morning hours of July 30, 1945, Cassin Young was hit by a kamikaze for a second time. At 18 years old, Clyde Reasoner was the youngest sailor aboard Cassin Young to die in action.
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Within weeks of the Stonewall Rebellion, activists formed the Gay Liberation Front (GLF). However, GLF members quickly divided over strategy. Some wanted to form alliances with other radical groups like the Black Panthers. Others wanted to focus exclusively on gay issues. The latter formed a group of their own, the Gay Activist Alliance, described as a "school for democracy." They set up shop in a former firehouse in Manhattan.
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Joseph Reed, a successful lawyer, played a pivotal role in the American Revolution as George Washington's secretary and a key figure in military and civil politics. Born in 1741, Reed's commitment to public service led him to decline a British imperial position, later becoming deeply involved in the American Revolution, where he formed a close yet eventually strained relationship with Washington.
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Over the years, queer activism has taken many shapes. Private organizations have formed to support community members and take up political causes; artists, writers, and speakers disseminate their ideas on civil justice through every medium imaginable. On some occasions, like the 1969 riots at the Stonewall Inn, oppressive, discriminatory circumstances ferment to a bursting point and acts of unintentional activism become the catalyst for a broader movement for civil rights.
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Gathering places such as parks, people’s living rooms, and city streets are foundational to identities and communities. In these spaces, LGB Latinos formed groups, found refuge, resisted oppression, and created a deeper sense of what it means to be Latino and LGB. Explore the role of 6 historic places in celebrating Latino LGB visibility and community in the US.
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Henry Gerber House designated a National Historic Landmark. The Henry Gerber House is nationally significant under NHL Criterion 1 for its strong association with the formation of the Society for Human Rights, the first chartered organization in the United States dedicated to advocating for the rights of homosexuals.