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Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park
Pollinator Garden
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The pollinator garden at Resaca de la Palma Battlefield helps provide plants for use by local wildlife in a landscape where their habitat is highly fragmented.
Golden Gate National Recreation Area
Jose Sarria
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Military history, LGB culture, immigrant stories, and much more make up GGNRA's roots. For José Sarria, a LGB activist in San Francisco, all the above apply. Born in the Bay Area to a single mother from Colombia, Sarria became the first openly gay, public figure. He ran for the San Francisco Board of Supervisors in 1961.
Stonewall National Monument
Stonewall National Monument: Rising for Equality
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Stonewall National Monument commemorates an important site and historic event in the the movement for LGBTQ rights. The Stonewall Inn was popular with the African American and Latinx LGBTQ community, and the crowd that gathered to demonstrate in the early hours of June 28, 1969 included many people of color. Today the site is recognized for its connection to LGBTQ history, African American history, and the history of civil rights for all in America.
Cultural Resources Office of Interpretation and Education
Telling All Americans' Stories: Publications on Diverse and Inclusive History
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A collection of some NPS publications touching on the historical experiences of those who have been underrepresented in traditional histories. Also find extensive links with which to explore the never-ending story of America.
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On June 24, 1973, thirty-two people were killed when a meeting of Metropolitan Community Church (MCC) members and friends was attacked by arson in this New Orleans lounge. In the aftermath of the horrific event, survivors and church members suffered rejection and homophobic ridicule from police, community members, and neighboring churches.
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In 1921, Otero-Warren ran for federal office, campaigning to be the Republican Party nominee for New Mexico to the US House of Representatives. She won the nomination, but lost the election by less than nine percent. She remained politically and socially active, and served as the Chairman of New Mexico’s Board of Health; an executive board member of the American Red Cross; and director of an adult literacy program in New Mexico for the Works Projects Administration.
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Whether you're well-versed in the salsa community or new to its world, Pathways Through Salsa invites you to embark on a journey of curiosity by exploring a range of topics that may be both familiar and unfamiliar to you. As you navigate each pathway, you'll encounter trail markers that pose thought-provoking questions, encouraging you to reflect on the connections between these stories and the valuable insights they offer.
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The Oíste? Podcast explores salsa through captivating stories of contributors, covering dance, personal tales, oral history, and culture. Hosted by Melissa Hurtado and Hermán Luis Chávez, it features interviews with dancers, park rangers, journalists, and historians, giving listeners insights into salsa's impact on people's lives. Whether a salsa enthusiast or newcomer, the series immerses listeners in infectious rhythms and melodies while honoring salsa's enduring legacy.
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Just like jazz, researchers and historians are still learning about salsa history; there are many and various opinions about what salsa is, how it came to be, and what is important in the history of salsa. Instead of defining what salsa is, Oíste? Listening to the Salsa Stories of Afro Latin Music presents some of many salsa stories so that we can start to better understand what salsa means to people both now and then.
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Hotel St. George is a building in Brooklyn Heights, New York City. Although it is now apartments and student housing shared among various universities in New York City, it was once a lively and important hub for salsa performance and community.
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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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This Pathway, "Everyone Has a History," provides a look at how historians and archeologists investigate the past and what you can do to tell all Americans' stories.
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Latino, African American, Native American and Indigenous peoples, and LGBTQ communities create murals to share their identity and history. While murals all share the large format and public presence, they depict a variety of artistic styles and cultures. When we look at these murals, we can see how communities celebrate their accomplishments, memorialize their pasts and advocate for the future.
Santa Fe National Historic Trail
Boggsville Historic Site
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Boggsville was once a stage stop on the Santa Fe Trail. Key businesses there were trading stores, owned by Thomas O. Boggs (built in 1862) and John W. Prowers (built in 1867). Boggsville became the seat of Bent County in 1870, but the coming of the railroad to nearby Las Animas brought about the town's downfall by 1880.
Manhattan Project National Historical Park
Latinx Experiences at Hanford: Carlos Leon
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Listen to clips from an oral history interview with Carlos Leon. Carlos holds strong roots in multiple communities of Eastern Washington, having been born in Toppenish in the 1950s and living in the Tri-Cities for over fifty years. At the age of twenty-one, Carlos became the first Latino reactor operator to work at Hanford.
Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument
Aliante Parkway Kiosk
- Type: Place
This interpretive kiosk is located at N. Aliante Pkwy & W. Moonlight Falls Ave. The kiosk describes the history of scientific research at Tule Springs, safety tips, park regulations, and a map of the monument. This area features relatively flat terrain, creosote desert scrub habitat, and views of the Las Vegas and Sheep ranges.
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Meet Evelyn Moreno, a Communications Specialist at the Rivers, Trails, and Conservation Assistance Program (RTCA) in Washington, DC. She started as a fellow in the office before becoming a full-time employee. Learn more about her journey to the National Park Service and her passion for making the outdoors accessible for all.
Boston National Historical Park
First Public School Site
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A statue of Benjamin Franklin overlooks the first site of the Latin School, the oldest public school in America. Franklin, Samuel Adams, and John Hancock all attended the Latin School. Puritan settlers built the first schoolhouse on this location in 1635.
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El Programa de Inventario y Monitoreo está dedicado a aportar la información necesaria para que los directores de los parques tomen decisiones acertadas con base científica. Estas decisiones ayudarán a apoyar la misión del National Park Service, que es conservar los recursos de los espacios más especiales y valorados de América para las generaciones futuras.
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El monitoreo de signos vitales del Programa del Inventario y Monitoreo (I&M) del NPS aporta datos e información científicamente fiables del estado y la tendencia de determinados recursos naturales a los directores de parques, planificadores, y demás sectores interesados. Esta información sirve como base para tomar decisiones y trabajar con otras agencias y con el público, para la protección a largo plazo de los ecosistemas de los parques.