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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
Sail Selina II
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Sail aboard a restored 1926 catboat and explore the Chesapeake Bay’s rich maritime heritage. Discover local wildlife, hands-on sailing, and stories of St. Michaels’ past while learning about the Bay’s ecology and conservation.
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Step aboard Pride II, a reproduction Baltimore Clipper, and sail into the Chesapeake’s maritime past. Explore its history from privateering in the War of 1812 to life on the Bay today. Tour the deck or set sail for a hands-on adventure! As part of the NPS Chesapeake Gateways, Pride II offers a unique way to experience the Bay’s seafaring heritage.
Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park
Maria Oakey Dewing
- Type: Person
When playwright Oscar Wilde asked, “Why don’t you go into decoration & wipe them all out?”, she responded by saying, “Because I must paint pictures or die”.
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Dwight Eisenhower returned to Abilene on June 22, 1945 to a parade welcoming him home and honoring his leadership in Europe during World War II. After watching the celebration, his grateful acceptance of the recognition began with the above quote. He went on to say that this parade was not just for him; he was only a "symbol" of the soldiers, sailors and airmen who helped bring Allied victory.
San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park
Maritime Experiences Told First Hand
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First-hand accounts of sailing voyages can be found in journals and logbooks in San Francisco Maritime's Museum Collection. Sail back in time by reading a few of these first-hand accounts of maritime voyages.
San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park
Kaiulani Logbooks Discovered
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The Kaiulani logbooks offer a glimpse into the daily lives of sailors on their voyage from Aberdeen, WA to Durban, South Africa to Hobart, Tasmania. The logbooks date from 1941-42, and this was the last American crew to sail around Cape Horn in a commercial square-rigged sailing vessel.
Fort Scott National Historic Site
First to Serve-1st Kansas Colored Infantry Regiment
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The 1st Kansas Colored Infantry first saw combat at the Battle of Island Mound in Missouri on October 29, 1862. In this skirmish, roughly 225 Black troops drove off 500 Confederate guerrillas. Richard Hinton, the 1st Kansas Colored Infantry adjutant, had this to say on the 1st Kansas Colored's victory at Island Mound, "The men fought like tigers, each and every one of them, and the main difficulty was to hold them all well in hand."
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On the night of June 1, 1863, Harriet Tubman and the soldiers of the 2nd South Carolina Volunteers sailed up the Combahee River. By the time they returned, they had liberated more than 750 people on what became known as the Combahee River Raid.
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A major port and center for commerce, Boston Harbor played an integral role in many aspects of Boston's history, including the Underground Railroad.
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You’ve heard people say to stay on the trail, but what does it matter in the desert? It’s just dirt... right? Wrong—it's alive! Discover what biological soil crusts are and why they're so important in dry environments.
Lowell National Historical Park
Lyddie: Voices from the Field - Chapter 23 Ambition
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What do you think of ambitious people? Do you look up to them as hard workers, or do you worry that they are “up to something”? In general, would you say that ambition is a good or a bad quality for a person to have?
Lowell National Historical Park
Lyddie: Chapter 09 - The Weaving Room
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When Lyddie arrives in the weave room, she is overcome by the noise and the constant movement of the machines. The noise of the looms is so deafening that she can’t hear a word her new overseer says. One of the older girls, Diana, comes to Lyddie’s rescue and teaches her how to operate the loom, and the two of them become friends.
Lowell National Historical Park
Lyddie: Chapter 05 - Going Home
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When Mistress Cutler takes a trip to Boston to sell her maple products, Lyddie and the rest of the tavern staff are left with some free time. Triphena, who says she’s in charge in the mistress’ absence, gives Lyddie permission to visit home for the night.
Natchez Trace Parkway
Sheboss Place, Milepost 400.2
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The widow Cranfield operated an inn, known as a stand, here with her second husband, an American Indian, who spoke little English. According to legend, when travelers approached with questions about accommodations, he would only point to his wife and say, "She boss." Unfortunately there are no remnants of Sheboss Stand visible at the site and exact location of the house is unknown.
Boston African American National Historic Site
Dr. Anna Julia Cooper
- Type: Person
Dr. Anna Julia Cooper once stated, “It isn’t what we say about ourselves, it’s what our lives stand for.” A pioneer of Black feminist thought, Cooper dedicated her life to public service through her career as a teacher, author, and social activist.
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Located at the base of today's State Street, Long Wharf served as the nucleus of Boston's maritime trade. Construction around 1710-1721 extended the wharf a half a mile into the harbor. In the coming centuries, the city was built up closer and closer behind Long Wharf, until present day where the wharf is only 0.1 of a mile from the shoreline. Ferries to the Charlestown Navy Yard operate out of Long Wharf South, in addition to seasonal commuter and sight-seeing cruises.
Fort Stanwix National Monument
African Descended Soldiers at Fort Schuyler & in the Mohawk Valley
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Say their names. These (out of thousands) are the names of men who were verified to have served in military units associated with American Fort Schuyler and therefore, the most likely to have served at the fort or in the Mohawk Valley at some point during the war.
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The Maritime Washington National Heritage Area tells a nationally important story of maritime heritage, from Native American canoe cultures to industrial working waterfronts, that shaped western Washington and contributes today to our development as a nation.
Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks
Brigadier General Charles Young Tree
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In the fall of 1903, the Buffalo Soldiers who oversaw these parks that year held an end-of-season picnic. A local resident who attended, Phil Winser, wrote the following about Captain Charles Young, the leader of this contingent and the first African American superintendent of any national park: "They wanted to name a tree for our captain but he refused, saying they could do so if they felt the same way, twenty years hence..." He chose instead to name a sequoia for educator B