Memorial Day
Remembering and honoring our nation’s heroes today on this Memorial Day and beyond.
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5 National Parks Named in Honor of African Americans
Today’s post will highlight five national parks named in honor of African Americans. Click on the links below to learn more about these inspiring sites within our national park system and history. Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park – Located in Maryland, this national park honors Harriet Tubman’s bravery and leadership saving and guiding …
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White House
Happy 229th anniversary to the White House! Construction started on this iconic building back 229 years ago in Washington DC. Every President except George Washington has resided here since 1800. The White House stands about 55,000 square feet, six floors, and has 132 rooms. A few fun facts about the White House: • John Quincy Adams …
Happy Juneteenth!
As a new federal holiday, Happy Juneteenth National Independence Day! Today celebrates the date of June 19, 1865, when enslaved people of African descent located in Galveston, Texas, finally learned of their freedom from the slavery system in the United States. While the Emancipation Proclamation granted freedom and was signed on January 1, 1863, by …
Memorial Day
Remembering and honoring our nation’s heroes today on this Memorial Day and beyond.
Black History National Parks
Today’s post will highlight five national parks that honor black history during this month of Black History Month. Click on the links below to learn more about these important sites within our national park system and history. Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic Site – This national historic site was the home to the “Father …
Lincoln Memorial
Happy 110th anniversary to the Lincoln Memorial! The Lincoln Memorial is a national monument built to honor our 16th President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln. You can find this grand structure in the National Mall opposite the Washington Monument in Washington, D.C. This towering monument stands 190 feet long, 120 feet wide, 99 feet …
Dinosaur National Monument
Happy 105th anniversary to Dinosaur National Monument! A few years ago, we planned a vacation to Colorado and we planned on driving from California to Colorado. At the time, our son loved dinosaurs! I mean really loved them and even talked about growing up to become a paleontologist! After some discussions and checking out the …
National Mall Anniversary
Happy 230th anniversary to the National Mall. The National Mall is centrally located in Washington, DC. The National Mall is America’s most visited national park and nicknamed “America’s front yard”. The Mall area preserves the Washington Monument, Thomas Jefferson Memorial, Lincoln Memorial, Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial, D.C. War Memorial, World War II Memorial, Korean War …
Happy 109th to Devils Postpile!
Happy 109th anniversary to Devils Postpile National Monument established back 1911! This national monument is located in the heart of the Sierra Nevada Mountains in California and cover about 800 acres. The Postpile serves as the main attraction here and is pretty cool to see in person! Current studies suggest that the Postpile was formed …