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Gettysburg National Military Park

Obie Bryant Rice

Type: Person

Obie Bryant Rice was an African American veteran of World War I, died of disease while serving in the U.S.

Robert Rayford’s life is mysterious; there are few records of his family, his personal interests, or even the location of his grave. Unfortunately, Rayford’s life and death have slipped into obscurity. Nonetheless, he remains an important figure in medical and social history as the first HIV/AIDS patient in the United States.

Rebecca Winters

Type: Person

Rebecca Winters was emigrating to Utah with her family in 1852 when she contracted Cholera and died within sight of Scotts Bluff. Her grave site was marked with a metal wagon wheel rim that was engraved “Rebecca Winters, Age 50.”

Blemie - Dogs of the NPS

Type: Place

Playwright Eugene O’Neill adored his Dalmatian, Blemie, who lived a pampered life at Tao House. After Blemie’s passing in 1940, O’Neill penned a heartfelt tribute in his dog’s voice, urging his family to love another dog and remembering their bond with a "grateful tail wag."

Fala - Dogs of the NPS

Type: Place

Fala, Franklin D. Roosevelt’s beloved Scottish Terrier, was a constant companion to the President, traveling with him, charming the public, and even inspiring a famous speech. After FDR’s death, Fala lived with Eleanor Roosevelt until his own passing, earning a place near his master’s grave.

Boston National Historical Park

Eden London

Type: Person

Eden London enlisted in Fitchburg, Massachusetts in the company of Capt. James Burt in Col. Asa Whitcomb’s regiment, and was present at the Battle of Bunker Hill at the rail fence.

Fort Stanwix National Monument

Adam Helmer

Type: Person

A hero of the Mohawk Valley during the American Revolution, Helmer undertook a 30+ mile run in 1778 to warn American settlements of pending attack. His run became immortalized in the novel "Drums Along the Mohawk."

Martin Van Buren National Historic Site

Martin Van Buren Gravesite

Type: Place

This is the gravesite of President Martin Van Buren. The grave is located at the Kinderhook Reformed Church Cemetery in Kinderhook, New York.

Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park

Civil War Soldier's Grave

Type: Place

This grave marks the final resting place of one of over 100 United States soldiers who died at Chatham in the aftermath of the Battle of Fredericksburg. The majority of the soldiers buried on the property were reinterred at the Fredericksburg National Cemetery. Today, three graves remain at Chatham.

Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area

The Graves

Type: Place

The Graves are located in the outer northeast corner of the Boston Harbor at approximately 11 miles away from Boston. Rocky outcroppings surround the island, which are 15 feet above sea level at high tide. The Graves are not open to the public as they are privately owned.

Martin Van Buren National Historic Site

A Farmer In My Native Town

Type: Place

Sophia's Grave

Type: Place

National Center for Preservation Technology and Training

Preservation Matters: Cemeteries- Resetting Upright Government-Issued Veteran's Headstone in Private Cemeteries

Type: Article

The headstones and markers on the graves of America’s fallen service men and women are among the most important memorial objects that we can preserve. This Preservation Matter document provides guidelines for the proper setting, resetting and care for government-issued veteran headstones in private cemeteries.

Natchez Trace Parkway

Old Trace and Confederate Gravesites, Milepost 269.4

Type: Place

A paved trail leads to an original section of the old Natchez Trace. Beside the Old Trace, are the graves of thirteen unidentified Confederate soldiers.

Lyndon B Johnson National Historical Park

Johnson Family Cemetery

Type: Place

The gravesites of President Lyndon B. Johnson and Lady Bird Johnson. Many Johnson relatives are also buried here, including the president's parents, grandparents, brother and sisters.

War of 1812 Memorial on the Natchez Trace, Milepost 426.3

Type: Place

The War of 1812 Memorial, milepost 426.3, honors the service and sacrifice of all brave volunteers who marched on the Natchez Trace during the War of 1812 especially those that are buried in unmarked graves up and down the Old Natchez Trace.

César E. Chávez National Monument

César & Helen Chávez Gravesite

Type: Place

Here, Cesar Chavez was laid to rest in 1993. Upon her passing in 2016, Cesar's wife Helen was interred by his side. Cesar wished to be buried on the grounds where he pursued his labors as an activist during his last quarter century. After his passing, Helen Chavez made it clear she did not want him to ever be left alone.

Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park

Adams Memorial

Type: Place

Like all great artists, St. Gaudens held up the mirror and no more.

Minute Man National Historical Park

Grave of Thaddeus Blood

Type: Place

Thaddeus Blood took part in the fighting at North Bridge in Concord, MA, on April 19, 1775, as part of Nathan Barret’s Company. Blood is buried in New Hill Burying Ground later a part of Sleepy Hollow Cemetery in Concord, Ma.