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Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park
Volunteer Spotlight: Dave James
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When he retired, Dave knew he wanted to give back to the community—and he found the perfect place to do just that. “If people make the effort to come here,” he says, “I want them to feel seen.”
Chesapeake Bay
Essex County Museum & Historical Society
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The Essex County Museum tells the story of the Rappahannock River and Essex County’s rich history. Explore exhibits on early American exploration, the Revolutionary War, local river traditions, and the Pirates of the Chesapeake. See a scale model of Fort Lowry, boat models, and a 16-foot pictorial map of the river. Visitors can also enjoy the charming courtyard with a NASA Moon Tree and find unique artifacts from the steamboat era.
Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail
Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine
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The Battle of Baltimore, fought September 12-14, 1814, was the defining moment in the War of 1812. Following the burning of Washington D.C., British forces came to Baltimore, the third largest city in the United States. American forces, fighting against the great military force in the world at the time, held their ground. The epic event inspired Francis Scott Key to write the words that would become the U.S. national anthem.
Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park
Volunteer Spotlight: Bob Gauvin
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After traveling the world with the U.S. Coast Guard, Bob Gauvin retired his sea-legs and settled in Spotsylvania County. For the past five years, he’s spent his Wednesday mornings waking up early to care for the lawn and handle general maintenance at Ellwood– part of the Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park.
Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park
Volunteer Spotlight: Carol Frye
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As the Director of Projects for the Friends of Chatham, Carol plays a vital role in supporting the maintenance of Chatham’s beautiful gardens.
Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park
Volunteer Spotlight: Mike Di Salvo
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For the past four years, Mike has shared his expertise as a dedicated volunteer at Chatham Gardens.
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Meet Adam Foldesi, a dedicated Horticulturist and Board-Certified Master Arborist with the National Park Service. From safeguarding significant trees with lightning protection to the innovative efforts of cloning and transplanting historic magnolias, Adam's work showcases the diverse skills and deep commitment required to protect these national treasures. Read on for his inspiring journey and discover the fascinating intersection of horticulture, history, and public service.
Trail Of Tears National Historic Trail
Charles Hall Museum and Heritage Center
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This non-profit history museum features interpretive panels and maps that tell the story of over 3000 North Carolina Cherokee prisoners in several detachments who camped and walked through Tellico Plains on the first leg of their journey to live in Indian Territory (Oklahoma). Visitors can view display cabinets of stone and clay tools and relics the local Overhill Cherokee used for farming, cooking, hunting, weapons and games.
Pea Ridge National Military Park
Leasing Opportunity: Pea Ridge National Military Park Hay Lease
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Pea Ridge National Military Park has announced a Request for Bids (RFB), providing the opportunity for interested individuals and organizations to submit bids to the National Park Service (NPS) to lease one storage facility and NPS lands for haying purposes. The facility and property for lease are located at the park at 15930 National Park Drive, Garfield, Arkansas 72732. The Premises includes one storage building (98.15 square feet) and approximately 600 acres of land.
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You can be a Heartland Inventory and Monitoring Network Junior Scientist! Explore what it is like to be a scientist that monitors plants, animals, and their habitats national parks. You will explore the 15 parks of the Heartland Network, make observations, identify animals and plants, and learn why scientists use scientific names for organisms. Visit a Heartland Network Park to complete the activities in the booklet or download the booklet here.
National Center for Preservation Technology and Training
Preservation Matters: Disasters- Removal of Wildland Fire Chemicals from Cultural Resources
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During the suppression of a wildland fire, cultural resources may be accidentally or intentionally exposed to a fire chemical. This document serves as an instructional guide for individuals who are responsible for the management and preservation of cultural resources. The information presented here is based on research executed by the National Center for Preservation Technology and Training (NCPTT).
Blue Ridge Parkway
Brinegar Cabin
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For nearly sixty years, Martin and Caroline Brinegar lived on this 125-acre farm leading lives based on hard work, self-sufficiency, and an abiding religious faith. Descendants of their three children often come here to visit the homeplace.
Moores Creek National Battlefield
Wisely Chosen Ground Wayside
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Ulysses S Grant National Historic Site
Ulysses S. Grant's Last Visit to St. Louis
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Ulysses S. Grant visited St. Louis 15 times between the end of the Civil War and his death in 1885. His last visit occurred in 1883, when he addressed business matters and attended a Memorial Day service hosted by the Grand Army of the Republic at Jefferson Barracks on May 30.
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In May 1945, General Dwight D. Eisenhower accepted the surrender of Germany, ending World War II in Europe. Eisenhower chose to remember Victory in Europe by actively commemorating the sacrifices and cooperation that made it possible. For Eisenhower and the Allies, the road to victory was not easy. Eisenhower believed that Victory in Europe Day--VE Day--could and should serve as a reminder of the cost of war for future generations. Explore this story further in this article.
National Mall and Memorial Parks
Japanese American Memorial to Patriotism During World War II
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Honoring Japanese Americans who were sent to incarceration camps during World War II, the memorial features a zen garden-like design and a powerful sculpture of cranes entangled in barbed wire.
Fort Vancouver National Historic Site
Beneath the Barracks: Archeology Considerations for Utilities Upgrades
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When Fort Vancouver National Historic Site took over the U.S. Army’s Vancouver Barracks in 2012, many of the utilities systems were decades old – some had not been updated since they were built in the first half of the 20th century. Bringing those systems up to standard was a top priority for creating a sustainable, historic campus for public service.
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Forest regeneration in the National Capital Region continues to slowly improve, especially in parks that manage their deer populations. A look at forest regeneration capacity based on monitoring data from 2024.
War In The Pacific National Historical Park
Assan/Asan Beach
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During the Japanese occupation of Guam, CHamoru were forced to build defenses on the beach, including the pillboxes and bunkers that can still be seen today, in preparation for the American invasion. That invasion came on July 21, 1944, W Day for Guam. While a simultaneous attack took place five miles south at Hågat, the Third Marine Division landed on the 2,500-yard Assan Beach, marking the start of the Battle of Guam.
Reconstruction Era National Historical Park
Series: The Port Royal Experiment
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In the fall of 1861 after the Battle of Port Royal, the US military came ashore around Beaufort and found thousands of now formerly enslaved people in control of the region. The military had no real plan yet for what to do with these people or even their legal status. Newly freed Black South Carolinians were active participants. They demanded access to programs to support labor reforms, land redistribution, quality education, and military service.