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The Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake, Iowa was the site of the last concert performed by Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and J.P. "the Big Bopper" Richardson hours before a tragic plane accident claimed their lives in February 1959. The performance at the Surf Ballroom has entered American cultural memory and played a major role on the early development of rock 'n' roll music.
Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park
Elizabeth Billings
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When even the sharpest female minds were denied ranks above "amateur”, Elizabeth Billings (1871-1944) nonetheless achieved enough to impress a modern-day botanist. Her accomplishments included cultivating various gardens, experimenting in farming, managing the family estate, and cataloging hundreds of plants.
Upper Delaware Scenic & Recreational River
Roebling's Delaware Aqueduct
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Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River is the home of the oldest existing wire suspension bridge in the United States - the Delaware Aqueduct, or Roebling Bridge as it is now known. Begun in 1847 as one of four suspension aqueducts on the Delaware and Hudson Canal, it was designed by and built under the supervision of John A. Roebling, future engineer of the Brooklyn Bridge.
Upper Delaware Scenic & Recreational River
Hawk's Nest
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A spectacular scenic viewpoint along the Upper Delaware Scenic Byway. The Hawk's Nest is the highest observation point at Upper Delaware Scenic & Recreational River.
Thomas Stone National Historic Site
Thomas Stone
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Could you willingly make a decision that could cost you, your property, your possessions, or even your life? That is the question men like Thomas Stone had to make once the decision was made to create the Declaration of Independence. It was not an easy decision to make.
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With the assassination of President William McKinley, Theodore Roosevelt became the 26th President of the United States (1901 - 09). He brought new excitement and power to the office, vigorously leading Congress and the American public toward progressive reforms and a strong foreign policy.
Yellowstone National Park
Roosevelt Lodge
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Thomas Stone National Historic Site
Bet: Freedom Seeker
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Discover the mystery of Bet, one of Thomas Stone's enslaved African Americans.
Boston African American National Historic Site
Thomas Hunter
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Boston paper hanger Thomas Hunter served on the 1850 Boston Vigilance Committee.
Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park
Marguerite Thompson Zorach
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When she first met fellow art student William Zorach, he “couldn’t believe such a nice girl could paint such wild pictures.”
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Greenwich Village Historic District’s reputation for dynamism can be attributed to its history of emerging artists and writers as well as the political unrest and activism of its inhabitants. With the rise of the counterculture movement during the 1960s, Greenwich Village’s Washington Square Park became a hub for writers and musicians. In 1969, LGB residents of Greenwich Village pushed back against police harassment at the Stonewall Inn.
Fort Stanwix National Monument
Rome Historical Society
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The Rome Historical Society - Friends of the Fort sits next to the grounds of Fort Stanwix National Monument. This free museum has exhibits related to the historic fort, the Erie Canal, the history of Rome, NY, and more!
Upper Delaware Scenic & Recreational River
Skinners Falls River Access
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The Skinners Falls River Access is a public river access for the Delaware River located near Milanville, PA adjacent to the Skinners Falls Bridge. It is owned by the New York Department of Environmental Conservation. This is a canoe/kayak access only. Please note the Skinners Falls Bridge is closed to all traffic at this time.
Cedar Creek & Belle Grove National Historical Park
128th New York Monument
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Veterans of New York's 128th Infantry Regiment dedicated a monument in memory of their comrades who died at the Battle of Cedar Creek. The monument marks the left end of the U.S. 19th Corps' position during the battle.
Mary McLeod Bethune Council House National Historic Site
Unita Zelma Blackwell (1933-2019)
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Born to sharecroppers in the Mississippi Delta, Blackwell rose from humble beginnings to become one of many unsung Black female heroines of the modern Civil Rights Movement. Blackwell was an outspoken critic of racial and economic inequality and the first Black female mayor elected in the state of Mississippi. We honor her as an ancestor for reminding us of the power to change the circumstances we were born into.
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Mrs. Recy Taylor was just 24 years old when she was brutally raped by six white men in Alabama. Upholding the Black woman's tradition of testimony and protest, Taylor actively participated in the pursuit to bring her attackers to justice. Though the men were acquitted in two separate trials, Taylor's courage speaks to the resolve of Black women to channel their pain and anger into political anger. We honor Taylor as an ancestor for teaching us a lesson on courage.
National Mall and Memorial Parks
Anna Arnold Hedgeman (1899-1990)
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Anna Arnold Hedgeman participated in and led some of the 20th century’s most important developments, including advances in education, public health, politics, and workplace justice . We honor her as an ancestor for shattering glass ceilings imposed on her by her race and gender.
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Using the Greek word agape, meaning brotherly love, Nash coined the term agapic energy describe this comprehensive phenomenon. This unconditional love for humanity was the driving force behind the movement in the 1960s and can be a driving force among today’s movements, according to Nash. We honor Diane Judith Nash for reminding us of the power of love.
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Eslanda Cardozo Goode Robeson was an author and anthropologist who wrote about African decolonization, African American civil rights, and international politics.
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Anna Hyatt Huntington was an artist who specialized in sculpting lifelike animals. She was one of the most commercially successful sculptors of her era.