Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site Nestled on a bluff overlooking the Hudson River Valley is one of the only remaining examples of the “gilded age”… Continue reading “Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site”…
Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site Today, March 8th, is International Woman’s Day – a day dedicated to celebrating women’s achievements, first celebrated in 1911. We… Continue reading “Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site”…
Minuteman Missile National Historic Site – a bygone era When you look at the news today, it seems there are wars and conflicts all over the world. It makes… Continue reading “Minuteman Missile National Historic Site – a bygone era”…
St. Paul’s Church NHS: Crossroads of History St. Paul’s Church National Historic Site in New York captures America’s history; founded by Puritans in search of religious freedom,… Continue reading “St. Paul’s Church NHS: Crossroads of History”…
Historic Armory’s: Harpers Ferry and Springfield A couple weeks ago we talked about the armory at Harper’s Ferry, but did you know that the very first… Continue reading “Historic Armory’s: Harpers Ferry and Springfield”…
Isolated Settlement: Nicodemus National Historic Site While we are on the theme of remote national park units, here’s another one: Nicodemus National Historic Site in Kansas.… Continue reading “Isolated Settlement: Nicodemus National Historic Site”…
A remote outpost: Fort Union Trading Post National Historic Site As a continuation of our theme; talking about some of the national park units that are a little more remote… Continue reading “A remote outpost: Fort Union Trading Post National Historic Site”…
Celebrate National Poetry Month at Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site Did you know that April is National Poetry Month? This annual celebration of poets – past and present – that… Continue reading “Celebrate National Poetry Month at Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site”…
Celebrate President’s Day at a National Park Unit On this President’s Day weekend in the US, we were thinking about one of our favorite series – “The American… Continue reading “Celebrate President’s Day at a National Park Unit”…
Tale of Two Cities: Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site On this Superbowl weekend there will be a contest between the Los Angeles Rams and the New England Patriots. So,… Continue reading “Tale of Two Cities: Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site”…