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Acadia NP www.nps.gov/acad	Though the affluent of the turn of the century came here to frolic, they had much to do with preserving the landscape that we know today. It was from this social strata that George B. Dorr came. He devoted 43 years of his life, energy, and family fortune to preserving the Acadian landscape. Thanks to the foresight of Dorr and others like him, Acadia became the first national park established east of the Mississippi. Located on the coast of Maine, Acadia encompasses 47,633 acres of granite-domed mountains, woodlands, lakes and ponds, and ocean shoreline. Such diverse types of habitat make Acadia a haven for wildlife and plants. Subsequent centuries brought explorers from far lands, settlers of European descent, and arising directly from the beauty of the landscape -- tourism and preservation.
Adams NHP www.nps.gov/adam	Adams National Historical Park is located in the City of Quincy, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, approximately ten miles south of Boston. The Park comprises 11 historic structures and a cultural landscape totaling almost 14 acres. The site's main historic features include: John Adams Birthplace, where second United States President John Adams was born on October 30, 1735, and less than 75 yards away the John Quincy Adams Birthplace, where his son, John Quincy Adams, 6th United States President was born on July 11, 1767; the "Old House," home to four generations of the Adams family; the United First Parish Church, where both Presidents and the First Ladies are entombed in the Adams family crypt.
Allegheny Portage RR NHS www.nps.gov/alpo	The Allegheny Portage Railroad was the first railroad constructed over the Allegheny Mountains. This inclined plane railroad operated between 1834-1854 and was considered a technological wonder in its day and played a critical role in opening the interior of the United States to trade and settlement. Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site is located in southwestern Pennsylvania approximately 12 miles west of Altoona.
Andersonville NHS www.nps.gov/ande	Andersonville, or Camp Sumter as it was officially known, was one of the largest of many Confederate military prisons established during the Civil War. Today, Andersonville National Historic Site is the only park in the National Park System to serve as a memorial to all American prisoners of war throughout the nation's history. The 495-acre park consists of the historic prison site and the National Cemetery.
Andrew Johnson NHS www.nps.gov/anjo	Andrew Johnson National Historic Site honors the life and work of the nation's 17th President and preserves his two homes, tailor shop, and gravesite. Andrew Johnson's life exemplifies many struggles faced by Americans today. He worked his way from tailor to President. He stood strong for his ideals and beliefs. His presidency, from 1865 - 1869, illustrates the United States Constitution at work following Lincoln's assassination and during attempts to reunify a nation that had been torn by civil war. His work helped shape the future of the United States and his influences continue today.
Apostle Islands NL www.nps.gov/apis	Wisconsin's northernmost landscape juts out into Lake Superior as the scenic archipelago known as the Apostle Islands. The national lakeshore includes 21 islands and 12 miles of mainland Lake Superior shoreline, featuring pristine stretches of sand beach, spectacular sea caves, remnant old-growth forests, resident bald eagles and black bears, and the largest collection of lighthouses anywhere in the National Park System.
Appomattox CH NHP www.nps.gov/apco	Walk the old county lanes where Robert E. Lee, Commanding General of the Army of Northern Virginia, surrendered his men to Ulysses Grant, General-in-Chief of all United States forces, on April 9, 1865. Imagine the events that signaled the end of the Southern States' attempt to create a separate nation. Own a piece of history!
Arkansas Post N MEM www.nps.gov/arpo	In 1686, Henri de Tonti established a trading post known as "Poste de Arkansea" at the Quapaw village of Osotouy. It was the first semi-permanent French settlement in the lower Mississippi River Valley. Arkansas Post became part of the United States during the Louisiana Purchase of 1803. By 1819, the post was a thriving river port and the largest city in the region and selected the capital of the Arkansas Territory.
Arlington House www.nps.gov/arho/index.htm	The Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial has connections to many important figures, issues and events in American History. Built by George Washington Parke Custis and his slaves between 1802 and 1818 as a memorial to George Washington, the house and grounds have served many purposes over the last two hundred years: a family home for Robert E. Lee, his family and his wife's family; a plantation estate and home to 63 slaves; a monument honoring our first president; a military headquarters; a community for emancipated slaves and Arlington National Cemetery.
Arlington National Cemetery www.arlingtoncemetery.org/	Annually, almost four million people visit Arlington National Cemetery to walk among the headstones that chronicle American history. It is an opportunity to remember and honor our nation's war heroes and a place to say a last farewell during funeral services for a family member of friend. A visit to Arlington National Cemetery is a profound experience that you will never forget!
Arnold Arboretum arboretum.harvard.edu/index.html	We're not just a storefront, we're a store, with over 150 locations in 27 states. Since 1947 Eastern National has donated over $77 million to the National Park Service -- thanks to your purchases from our park stores.
Assateague Island NS www.nps.gov/asis	Three agencies administer Assateague, a windswept barrier island that offers many opportunities for seashore recreation and nature study along its thirty-seven miles. Ocean swimming, camping, bayside canoeing, crabbing, clamming, hunting, surf fishing, and off-road vehicle use are all popular. The famous wild horses roam throughout and share beach to bay habitats with a host of other animals, including over 300 species of birds. Assateague Island became part of the National Park System in 1965. The park's land and water boundaries encompass over 48,000 acres in the states of Maryland and Virginia.
Big South Fork NR & RA www.nps.gov/biso	We're not just a storefront, we're a store, with over 150 locations in 27 states. Since 1947 Eastern National has donated over $77 million to the National Park Service -- thanks to your purchases from our park stores.
Blue Ridge Parkway www.nps.gov/blri	The Blue Ridge Parkway is a 469 mile recreational motor road that connects Shenandoah and Great Smoky Mountains National Parks while protecting the cultural and natural features of the region. Designed as a "scenic drive", the Parkway provides both stunning scenery and close-up looks at the natural and cultural history of the mountains.
Booker T Washington NM www.nps.gov/bowa	On April 5, 1856, a child who later called himself Booker T. Washington, was born in slavery on this 207-acre tobacco farm. The realities of life as a slave in piedmont Virginia, the quest by African Americans for education and equality, and the post-war struggle over political participation all shaped the options and choices of Booker T. Washington. Washington founded Tuskegee Institute in Alabama in 1881 and later became an important and controversial leader of his race at a time when increasing racism in the United States made it necessary for African Americans to adjust themselves to a new era of legalized oppression.
Boston NHP www.nps.gov/bost	Seven of the eight privately, municipally and federally owned and managed historic sites that comprise Boston National Historical Park are connected by the Freedom Trail, a 2.5-mile (4km) walking tour of 16 sites and structures of historic importance in downtown Boston and Charlestown. Located in South Boston and separate from the Freedom Trail, Dorchester Heights is significant for its role in the evacuation of the British from Boston during the Revolutionary War.
Buffalo NR www.nps.gov/buff	The Buffalo River is one of the few remaining unpolluted, free-flowing rivers in the lower 48 states offering both swift-running and placid stretches. The Buffalo National River encompasses 135 miles of the 150-mile long river. It begins as a trickle in the Boston Mountains 15 miles above the park boundary. Headquarters is located in Harrison, Arkansas, providing administrative services to the national river.
Canaveral NS www.nps.gov/cana	Canaveral National Seashore is on a barrier island, which includes ocean, beach, dune, hammock, lagoon, salt marsh, and pine flatland habitats. Endangered species include, but are not limited to, loggerhead, green and leatherback sea turtles, West Indian Manatee, Southern bald eagle, wood stork, peregrine falcon, eastern indigo snake, and Florida scrub jay.
Cape Cod NS www.nps.gov/caco	Cape Cod National Seashore comprises 43,604 acres of shoreline and upland landscape features, including a forty-mile long stretch of pristine sandy beach, dozens of clear, deep, freshwater kettle ponds, and upland scenes that depict evidence of how people have used the land. A variety of historic structures are within the boundary of the Seashore, including lighthouses, a lifesaving station, and numerous Cape Cod style houses. The Seashore offers six swimming beaches, eleven self-guiding nature trails, and a variety of picnic areas and scenic overlooks.
Cape Hatteras NS www.nps.gov/caha	Stretched over 70 miles of barrier islands, Cape Hatteras National Seashore is a fascinating combination of natural and cultural resources, and provides a wide variety of recreational opportunities. Once dubbed the "Graveyard of the Atlantic" for its treacherous currents, shoals, and storms, Cape Hatteras has a wealth of history relating to shipwrecks, lighthouses, and the U.S. Lifesaving Service.
Cape Lookout NS www.nps.gov/calo	The seashore is a 56 mile long section of the Outer Banks of North Carolina running from Ocracoke Inlet on the northeast to Beaufort Inlet on the southeast. The three undeveloped barrier islands which make up the seashore - North Core Banks, South Core Banks and Shackleford Banks - may seem barren and isolated but they offer many natural and historical features that can make a visit very rewarding.
Caribbean NF www.southernregion.fs.fed.us/caribbean/	The Caribbean National Forest is located in the Saierra de Luquillo Mountains, approximately 25 miles northeast of San Juan, Puerto Rico and encompasses over 28,000 acres of land. Caribbean NF, locally known as El Yunque, is one of the most popular recreation sites in Puerto Rico and the US National Forest System. Almost a million tourists, from Puerto Rico, the U.S. and abroad visit this rain forest each year. Visit the USDA Forest Service wbsite for more information about Caribbean National Forest.
Carl Sandburg Home NHS www.nps.gov/carl	Carl Sandburg, nationally renowned poet, biographer, folksinger, and lecturer, provided broad and enduring 20th century insight into the circumstances, worth and spirit of the American people. He passionately championed for those who did not have words and power to speak for themselves. A midwesterner most of his life, Sandburg and his family moved to North Carolina which offered the peace and solitude required for his writing. Having already achieved literary fame before moving in 1945, Sandburg continued to write and lecture publishing more than one-third of his works during his 22 years at Connemara.
Castillo de San Marcos NM www.nps.gov/casa	The Castillo de San Marcos, built 1672-1695, served primarily as an outpost of the Spanish Empire, guarding St. Augustine, the first permanent European settlement in the continental United States, and also protecting the sea route for treasure ships returning to Spain. Although the Castillo has served a number of nations throughout its history, it has never been taken by military force. The park consists of the original historic Castillo fortress itself with its attendant grounds, some 25 total acres.
Castle Clinton NM www.nps.gov/cacl/index.htm	More than a dozen forts were built to defend New York Harbor at the time of the War of 1812. The Southwest Battery was constructed on the rocks off the tip of Manhattan Island between 1808 and 1811. Although fully armed and staffed, the fort never had occasion to fire upon an enemy. In 1817, the fort was renamed Castle Clinton in honor of DeWitt Clinton, Mayor of New York City.
Chancellorsville Battlefield www.nps.gov/frsp/index.htm	We're not just a storefront, we're a store, with over 150 locations in 27 states. Since 1947 Eastern National has donated over $77 million to the National Park Service -- thanks to your purchases from our park stores.
Charles Pinckney NHS www.nps.gov/chpi	The historic site was established to interpret Charles Pinckney's role in the development of the United States Constitution; his plantation Snee Farm; and the transition of the United States from a group of colonies to a young nation. Interpretive exhibits, located in a house built circa 1828 but which is not Pinckney related, highlight these areas as well as the influences of African-Americans in the development of Snee Farm.
Charlestown Navy Yard www.nps.gov/bost/index.htm	We're not just a storefront, we're a store, with over 150 locations in 27 states. Since 1947 Eastern National has donated over $77 million to the National Park Service -- thanks to your purchases from our park stores.
Chattahoochee River NRA www.nps.gov/chat/index.htm	The Recreation Area lies within four counties, north and northeast of downtown Atlanta, Georgia. It consists of 16 land units along a 48-mile stretch of the Chattahoochee River. In addition to providing recreational activities such as fishing, hiking, picnicking, and boating, the park contains a wide variety of natural habitats, flora and fauna, nineteenth century historic sites, and Native American archeological sites.
Chesapeake & Ohio Canal NHP www.nps.gov/choh/index.htm	From 1828-1924, the Chesapeake & Ohio (C&O) Canal operated as a transportation route from western Maryland, along the Potomac River, to the port of Georgetown in Washington, D.C. Hundreds of original structures, including locks, lockhouses, and aqueducts, serve as reminders of the canal's role as a transportation system during the Canal Era. The canal's towpath also provides a nearly level, continuous trail through the Potomac River Valley. Every year millions of visitors come to hike or bike the C&O Canal in order to enjoy the natural, cultural, and recreational opportunities available.
Chick/Chatt NMP www.nps.gov/chch/index.htm	Between 1890 and 1899 the Congress of the United States authorized the establishment of the first four national military parks: Chickamauga and Chattanooga, Shiloh, Gettysburg, and Vicksburg. The first and largest of these, and the one upon which the establishment and development of most other national military and historical parks was based, was Chickamauga and Chattanooga. It owes its existence largely to the efforts of General H.V. Boynton and Ferdinarnd Van Derveer, both veterans of the Army of the Cumberland, who saw the need for a national park to preserve and commemorate these battlefields during a visit to the area in 1888.
Christiansted NHS www.nps.gov/chri	Colonial development of the Virgin Islands is commemorated by the 18th and the 19th century structures in the heart of the capital of the former Danish West Indies on St. Croix Island.
Clara Barton NHS www.nps.gov/clba/index.htm	Clara Barton National Historic Site commemorates the life of Clara Barton, founder of the American Red Cross. The home served as the headquarters and warehouse for the organization. From this house, Miss Barton organized American Red Cross relief efforts for victims of natural disasters and war.
Congaree NP www.nps.gov/cosw	Congaree National Park preservers the largest remnant of the magnificent old-growth floodplain forests that formerly bordered southern rivers in the United States. Because of its huge old-growth trees and diverse plant and animal life, the area was authorized by Congress as a unit of the National Park Service in 1976. Visitors can enjoy and experience the tranquility of nature within this congressionally designed Wilderness.
Cowpens NB www.nps.gov/cowp	We're not just a storefront, we're a store, with over 150 locations in 27 states. Since 1947 Eastern National has donated over $77 million to the National Park Service -- thanks to your purchases from our park stores.
Cumberland Gap NHP www.nps.gov/cuga	The story of the first doorway to the west is commemorated at Cumberland Gap National Historical Park, located where the borders of Tennessee, Kentucky and Virginia meet. Carved by wind and water, Cumberland Gap forms a major break in the formidable Appalachian Mountain chain. First used by large game animals in their migratory journeys, followed by Native Americans, the Cumberland Gap was the first and best avenue for the settlement of the interior of this nation. From 1775 to 1810, the Gap's heyday, between 200,000 and 300,000 men, women, and children crossed the Gap into the unknown land of Kentucky.
Cumberland Island NS www.nps.gov/cuis	We're not just a storefront, we're a store, with over 150 locations in 27 states. Since 1947 Eastern National has donated over $70.7 million to the National Park Service -- thanks to your purchases from our park stores.
Cuyahoga Valley NP www.nps.gov/cuva	Cuyahoga Valley National Park, located between Cleveland and Akron, features a wide variety of natural, cultural, and historical resources. Visitors enjoy picnicking, hiking, bike trails, bridle trails, winter sports, golf, fishing, and ranger-guided programs. Please support America's National Parks!!!
Dayton Aviation www.nps.gov/daav	We're not just a storefront, we're a store, with over 150 locations in 27 states. Since 1947 Eastern National has donated over $77 million to the National Park Service -- thanks to your purchases from our park stores.
Delaware Water Gap NRA www.nps.gov/dewa	This park preserves 40 miles of the middle Delaware River and almost 70,000 acres of land along the river's New Jersey and Pennsylvania shores. At the south end of the park, the river cuts eastward through a scenic water gap in the Appalachian Mountains. In 1978, Congress designated the section of the Delaware River within Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area as part of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System. In 1992 the Tocks Island Dam project was officially de-authorized.
DeSoto NM www.nps.gov/deso	De Soto National Memorial commemorates the landing and legacy of the 1539 expedition of Hernando De Soto. This particular Entrada (Spanish for foray) began when six hundred Spanish conquistadors, horses and war dogs splashed ashore in the lower Tampa Bay area of Florida in May of 1539. From mid-December through mid-April, living history presentations in Camp Ucita bring this clash of 16th Century Spanish and Native American culture to life.
Edgar Allan Poe House www.nps.gov/edal/index.htm	We're not just a storefront, we're a store, with over 150 locations in 27 states. Since 1947 Eastern National has donated over $77 million to the National Park Service -- thanks to your purchases from our park stores.
Edison NHS www.nps.gov/edis	For more than forty years, the laboratory created by Thomas Alva Edison in West Orange, New Jersey, had enormous impact on the lives of millions of people worldwide. Out of the West Orange laboratories came the motion picture camera, vastly improved phonographs, sound recordings, silent and sound movies and the nickel-iron alkaline electric storage battery. Edison National Historic Site provides a unique opportunity to interpret and experience important aspects of America's industrial, social and economic past, and to learn from the legacy of the world's best known inventor.
Effigy Mounds NM www.nps.gov/efmo	Prehistoric mounds are common from the plains of the Midwest to the Atlantic seaboard, but only in this general area was there a culture that regularly constructed mounds in the shape of mammals, birds, or reptiles. The monument contains 2,526 acres with 195 mounds of which 31 are effigies. The park has eleven miles of hiking trails. No roads exist in the park. Rangers give guided hikes and prehistoric tool demonstrations, June 11 through Labor Day weekend.
Eisenhower NHS www.nps.gov/eise	Located adjacent to the Gettysburg Battlefield, the Eisenhower farm served as a weekend retreat and a meeting place for world leaders, such as Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev, President Charles De Gaulle, Prime Minister Winston Churchill, and Governor Ronald Reagan. With its putting green, skeet range, and view of South Mountain, it was a much needed respite from Washington, D.C. and source of pride for Dwight D. Eisenhower and his wife, Mamie.
Explore Natchez Intermodal VC www.nps.gov/natc/index.htm	We're not just a storefront, we're a store, with over 150 locations in 27 states. Since 1947 Eastern National has donated over $77 million to the National Park Service -- thanks to your purchases from our park stores.
Fire Education, Structural http://www.nps.gov/fire/fire/fir_structural.html	Structural fires have the potential to cause significant damage to many structures and cultural resources in, around, and outside of nationally protected areas. To improve the protection of human life, personal property and irreplaceable cultural resources, we must educate ourselves about fire prevention, resource protection and hazardous conditions. Read more about Structural Fire prevention and safety to protect your family, home and community. Visit these other Fire Education bookstores: Wildland Fire Fire Leadership
Fire Education, Wildland	From our backyards to our protected national parks, wildland fire has always been a natural, essential component of almost all healthy ecosystems. Wildland fire management, like fir?.s role in the ecosystem, must be balanced to prevent harm to human life, property, and the environment. Read more about Wildland Fire in order to better understand its role in nature and your role in protecting our natural world. Visit these other Fire Education bookstores: Structural Fire Fire Leadership www.nps.gov/fire/fire/fir_wildland.html
Fire Leadership http://www.nps.gov/fire/developmental/dev_lead.cfm	The most essential element of successful wildland firefighting is competent and confident leadership. The wildland fire leadership development program was established to provide an avenue for firefighters to improve their leadership skills during all stages of their career. Read more about Fire Leadership to learn best practices and advance your own skills as a firefighter and leader. titles found in the Professional Reading Program of the NWCG wildland fire leadership development program. Visit these other Fire Education bookstores: Structural Fire Wildland Fire
Flight 93 www.nps.gov/flni/	On September 11, 2001, the passengers and crew of Flight 93 courageously gave their lives thwarting a planned attack on our Nation's Capital. Flight 93 National Memorial will be a permanent memorial to the heroes on that plane.
Ford's Theatre NHS www.nps.gov/foth/index.htm	On April 14, 1865, Abraham Lincoln was shot and killed by John Wilkes Booth, a well-known actor desperate to aid the dying Confederacy. Booth stepped into the president's box, that night and shot Lincoln as he was watching a performance. Booth escaped into the night as Abraham Lincoln was carried to the Petersen boarding house across the street. It was there that President Lincoln died early the next morning and became the first American president to be assassinated.
Fort Caroline NMem www.nps.gov/foca	Fort Caroline National Memorial was created to memorialize the Sixteenth Century French effort to establish a permanent colony in Florida. After initial exploration in 1562, a colony was established in 1564, only to be eliminated by Spanish forces from nearby St. Augustine in 1565. Nothing remains of the original Fort de la Caroline; a near full-scale rendering of the fort, together with exhibits in the Visitors Center, provide information on the history of the French colony, its interaction with the native Timucuans, and the colonists' brief struggle for survival.
Fort Donelson NMP www.nps.gov/fodo	Fort Donelson National Battlefield includes: Fort Donelson National Cemetery (established 1867), the final resting place for Union soldiers killed at Fort Donelson and other American veterans representing seven wars; visitor center; the Dover Hotel (Surrender House), the site where Confederate general Simon B. Buckner surrendered to Ulysses S. Grant; and Fort Donelson and its associated earthen rifle pits and river batteries.
Fort Macon http://ncparks.gov/Visit/parks/foma/main.php	Fort Macon was built along the North Carolina coastline in 1826-1834. Two days after the beginning of the Civil War, local North Carolina militia forces from Beaufort, NC arrived to seize the fort for the state of North Carolina and the Confederacy. From March 23 - April 26, 1862, Union forces attacked from land and sea and won back the fort. The fort's fall into Union hands gave the North control of the entire North Carolina coast.
Fort Matanzas NM www.nps.gov/foma	Throughout its history, the story of Fort Matanzas has been closely intertwined with that of the city of St. Augustine and the Castillo de San Marcos. This Spanish outpost fort was built in 1740-1742 to guard the Matanzas Inlet and to warn St. Augustine of British or other enemies approaching from the south. Fort Matanzas now serves as a reminder of the early Spanish empire in the New World.
Fort Necessity NB www.nps.gov/fone	Fort Necessity National Battlefield is located in southwestern Pennsylvania about 11 miles east of Uniontown. The park comprises approximately 900 acres in three separate sites. The main unit contains the visitor center, the battlefield with the reconstructed Fort Necessity, and the Mount Washington Tavern. The Braddock Grave unit is approximately 1.5 miles west of the main unit and the Jumonville Glen unit is approximately seven miles northwest of the main unit.
Fort Pulaski NM www.nps.gov/fopu	The defining events of Fort Pulaski occurred during the American Civil War. In April of 1862, Union troops directed rifled cannon fire at the fort breaching the southeast angle. The quick success of this experimental cannon surprised military strategists. The accuracy and range of the rifled cannon rendered brick fortifications obsolete. Immediately after capturing the fort, Union Major General David Hunter, an ardent abolitionist, ordered the release of area slaves. Many were recruited into the Union army comprising the First South Carolina Colored Regiment.
Fort Raleigh www.nps.gov/fora	We're not just a storefront, we're a store, with over 150 locations in 27 states. Since 1947 Eastern National has donated over $77 million to the National Park Service -- thanks to your purchases from our park stores.
Fort Smith NHS www.nps.gov/fosm	Fort Smith National Historic Site embraces the remains of two frontier forts and the Federal Court for the Western District of Arkansas. Commemorating a significant phase of America's westward expansion, it stands today as a reminder of 80 turbulent years in the history of Federal Indian Policy.
Fort Stanwix NM www.nps.gov/fost	Built in 1758 to guard a strategic portage along a major transportation route, Fort Stanwix stands today as an inspiration to the people of the world. Fort Stanwix guarded the centuries old Oneida Carrying Place. This strategic Iroquois Confederacy portage in upstate New York bridged the waterways between the Atlantic Ocean and the Great Lakes.
Fort Sumter NM www.nps.gov/fosu	The first engagement of the Civil War took place at Fort Sumter on April 12 and 13, 1861. After 34 hours of fighting, the Union surrendered the fort to the Confederates. From 1863 to 1865, the Confederates at Fort Sumter withstood a 22 month siege by Union forces. During this time, most of the fort was reduced to brick rubble. Fort Sumter became a national monument in 1948.
Fort Washington Park http://www.nps.gov/fowa/index.htm	Picturesque Fort Washington Park sits on high ground overlooking the Potomac River and offers a grand view of Washington, DC and the Virginia shoreline. Today, only one silent gun stands behind the masonry wall, the last armament of the powerful fort that once guarded the water approach to our Nation's Capital. In addition to the historical significance of the park, the 341 acre park offers an assortment of recreational opportunities, such as picnicking, fishing, hiking, biking, bird watching and more!
Franklin Delano Roosevelt MEM. http://www.nps.gov/frde/index.htm	Located along the famous Cherry Tree Walk on the Western edge of the Tidal Basin near the National Mall in Washington, DC, the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial is a memorial not only to FDR, but also to the era he represents. The memorial traces twelve years of American History through a sequence of four outdoor rooms-each one devoted to one of FDR's terms of office.
Frederick Douglass NHS http://www.nps.gov/frdo/index.htm	Frederick Douglass' life spanned nearly eighty years, from the time that slavery was universal in American states to the time it was becoming a memory. Douglass freed himself from slavery and through decades of tireless efforts he helped to free millions more. His life was a testament to courage and persistence that continues to serve as an inspiration to those who struggle in the cause of liberty and justice.
Frederick Law Olmsted NHS www.nps.gov/frla	Frederick Law Olmsted (1822-1903) is recognized as the founder of American landscape architecture and the nation's foremost parkmaker. Olmsted moved his home to suburban Boston in 1883 and established at "Fairsted" the world's first full-scale professional office for the practice of landscape design. Over the course of the next century, his sons and successors expanded and perpetuated Olmsted's design ideals, philosophy, and influence.
Fredericksburg NMP www.nps.gov/frsp	Approximately 110,000 casualties occurred during the four major battles fought in the vicinity of Fredericksburg, Virginia making it the bloodiest ground on the North American continent. In 1927 the U.S. Congress established Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania County Memorial National Military Park to commemorate the heroic deeds of the men engaged at the battles of Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Wilderness, and Spotsylvania Court House. Today the park also includes the historic structures of Chatham, Ellwood, Salem Church, and the "Stonewall" Jackson Shrine. Please click on "In Depth" for information on visiting the park and park programs as well as detailed information on the battles and soldiers who fought in the battles.
Friendship Hill NHS www.nps.gov/frhi	The park preserves the country estate of Albert Gallatin, a Swiss emigrant who served his adopted nation during the early years of the republic. Gallatin is best remembered for his thirteen year tenure as Secretary of the Treasury during the Jefferson and Madison administrations in which he reduced the national debt, purchased the Louisiana Territory and funded the Lewis & Clark exploration. Gallatin's accomplishments and contributions to the late 18th and early 19th century American Republic are highlighted through exhibits and programs presented in his restored Friendship Hill house.
Gateway NRA www.nps.gov/gate/index.htm	We're not just a storefront, we're a store, with over 150 locations in 27 states. Since 1947 Eastern National has donated over $77 million to the National Park Service -- thanks to your purchases from our park stores.
George R Clark NHP www.nps.gov/gero	A classic memorial stands on the site of Fort Sackville to commemorate the capture of the fort from British Lt. Governor Henry Hamilton and his soldiers by Lt. Col. George Rogers Clark and his frontiersmen on February 25, 1779. The heroic march of Clark's men from Kaskaskia on the Mississippi in mid-winter and the subsequent victory over the British remains one of the great feats of the American Revolution. Adjacent to the memorial there is a visitor center where one can see interpretive programs and displays.
Gettysburg NMP www.nps.gov/gett	Located 50 miles northwest of Baltimore, the small town of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania was the site of the largest battle ever waged in the Western Hemisphere. The Battle of Gettysburg opened on July 1, 1863 and closed two days later with the climactic "Pickett's Charge". It resulted in a Union victory for the Army of the Potomac and successfully turned back the second invasion of the North by General Robert E. Lee's Army of Northern Virginia. Over 51,000 soldiers were killed, wounded or captured making it the bloodiest battle of the Civil War. Post-battle preservation efforts saved small portions of the battlefield as a memorial to the Union victory. On February 11, 1895, congressional legislation was signed to establish Gettysburg National Military Park as a memorial dedicated to the armies that fought that great three day battle.
Grand Portage NM www.nps.gov/grpo	Located on the magnificent shore and boreal forest of Lake Superior in northeastern Minnesota, Grand Portage National Monument preserves a vital headquarters of 18th, 19th and 20th century fur trade activity and Ojibwe heritage. The monument is enclosed within Grand Portage Indian Reservation, for centuries home to Ojibwe Indian families. Within a reconstructed palisade wall, the great hall and kitchen complex have been rebuilt on their original archeological sites. Nearby, a canoe warehouse houses the vessels, crafted from birch, cedar and spruce raw materials, essential for travel along east-west fur trade routes. During the late 18th century, Grand Portage served as the inland headquarters for the North West Fur Company and was the location for a summer rendezvous involving Indian families, voyageurs, clerks, wintering partners and agents.
Great Falls Park www.nps.gov/grfa/index.htm	Great Falls Park, a site that is part of the George Washington Memorial Parkway, is an 800 acre park located along the Potomac River 14 miles upriver from Washington D.C. The park is known for two things, its scenic beauty at the head of Potomac River fall line and the historic Patowmack Canal.
Guilford CH NMP www.nps.gov/guco	The battle fought here on March 15, 1781, was the largest, most hotly-contested action of the Revolutionary War's climactic Southern Campaign. The serious loss of British manpower suffered at Guilford Courthouse foreshadowed final American victory at Yorktown, seven months later.
Gulf Islands www.nps.gov/guis	Gulf Islands NS consists of eleven separate units stretching along 150 miles from West Ship Island in Mississippi to the eastern tip of Santa Rosa Island in Florida. There are sparkling blue waters, magnificent snowy-white beaches, fertile coastal marshes, and dense maritime forests. Also in the seashore are prehistoric shell mounds and fortifications dating from the 1820s up to the 1940s. Nature, history, and recreational opportunities abound in this national treasure.
Gulf Islands NS www.nps.gov/guis	Gulf Islands NS consists of eleven separate units stretching along 150 miles from West Ship Island in Mississippi to the eastern tip of Santa Rosa Island in Florida. There are sparkling blue waters, magnificent snowy-white beaches, fertile coastal marshes, and dense maritime forests. Also in the seashore are prehistoric shell mounds and fortifications dating from the 1820s up to the 1940s. Nature, history, and recreational opportunities abound in this national treasure.
Harry S Truman NHS www.nps.gov/hstr	The site preserves the residences of Harry S Truman, the 33rd President. The Truman home was his residence from 1919 to 1972, and was called the "Summer White House" during his administration. The site includes three other homes that were part of the family compound. The Truman Home Farm in Grandview, MO, was his residence from 1906 to 1917. It was the hub of the 600-acre family farming operation.
Herbert Hoover NHS www.nps.gov/heho	The Herbert Hoover National Historic Site buildings and grounds are preserved by the National Park Service to commemorate the life of the 31st President of the United States. Visit the small cottage where Hoover was born in 1874, a blacksmith shop similar to the one owned by his father, the first West Branch schoolhouse, and the Friends Meetinghouse where the Hoover family worshipped. Also located on the grounds are the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library-Museum, the gravesites of President and Mrs. Hoover, and a 76-acre tallgrass prairie.
Homestead NM www.nps.gov/home	The cry was FREE LAND!! The Homestead Act of 1862 was one of the most significant and enduring events in the westward expansion of the United States. By granting 160 acres of free land to claimants, it allowed nearly any man or woman a chance to live the American dream. Visit the park and gain understanding on how the Act changed the lives of all Americans and the land.
Hopewell Culture NHP www.nps.gov/hocu	From about 200 BC to AD 500, the Ohio River Valley was a focal point of the prehistoric Hopewell culture. The term Hopewell describes a broad network of beliefs and practices among different Native American groups over a large portion of eastern North America. The culture is characterized by the construction of enclosures made of earthen walls, often built in geometric patterns, and mounds of various shapes. Visible remnants of Hopewell culture are concentrated in the Scioto River valley near present-day Chillicothe, Ohio.
Hopewell Furnace NHS www.nps.gov/hofu	Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site is one of the finest examples of a rural American 19th century iron plantation. The buildings include a blast furnace, the ironmaster's mansion, and auxiliary structures. Hopewell Furnace was founded in 1771 by Ironmaster Mark Bird. The furnace operated until 1883. Designated Hopewell Village National Historic Site August 3, 1938; name changed September 19, 1985. Boundary changes: June 6, 1942; July 24, 1946. Primarily an area that is significant for its cultural resources, Hopewell Furnace consists of 14 restored structures in the core historic area, 52 features on the List of Classified Structures, and a total of 848 mostly wooded acres. Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site is surrounded by French Creek State Park which preserves the lands the furnace utilized for its natural resources.
Horseshoe Bend NMP www.nps.gov/hobe	On the morning of 27 March 1814, General Andrew Jackson and an army of 3,300 men consisting of Tennessee militia, United States regulars and both Cherokee and Lower Creek allies attacked Chief Menawa and 1,000 Upper Creek or Red Stick warriors fortified in the "horseshoe" bend of the Tallapoosa River. To seal off the bend of the river, the Upper Creeks built an incredibly strong 400 yard long barricade made of dirt and logs. As the Cherokee and Lower Creek warriors swam the Tallapoosa and attacked from the rear, Jackson launched the militia and regular soldiers against the barricade. Facing overwhelming odds, the Red Sticks fought bravely yet ultimately lost the battle. Over 800 Upper Creeks died at Horseshoe Bend defending their homeland. This was the final battle of the Creek War of 1813-14, which is considered part of the War of 1812.
Hot Springs NP www.nps.gov/hosp	Congress established Hot Springs Reservation on April 20, 1832 to protect hot springs flowing from the southwestern slope of Hot Springs Mountain. This makes it the oldest park currently in the National Park System--40 years older than Yellowstone National Park. People have used the hot spring water in therapeutic baths for more than two hundred years to treat rheumatism and other ailments. The reservation eventually developed into a well-known resort nicknamed "The American Spa" because it attracted not only the wealthy but also indigent health seekers from around the world.
Illinois Waterway Illinois Waterway Brochures	From Chicago to St. Louis, from dugout canoes to modern towboats, the Illinois River continues to flow in time and space. For thousands of years the river has influenced the lives of many. At the Illinois Waterway Visitor Center, you can see commercial and recreational boats locking through Starved Rock Lock, while exhibits and a theater explaining the history of this type of navigation system. Illinois Waterway is administered by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
Independence NHP www.nps.gov/inde/index.htm	Independence National Historical Park, located in downtown (called "Center City"), Philadelphia, is often referred to as the birthplace of our nation. At the park, visitors can see the Liberty Bell, an international symbol of freedom, and Independence Hall, a World Heritage Site where both the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution were created. In addition, the park interprets events and the lives of the diverse population
Indiana Dunes NL www.nps.gov/indu	Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, authorized by Congress in 1966, is located approximately 50 miles southeast of Chicago, Illinois in the counties of Lake, Porter, and LaPorte in Northwest Indiana. The national lakeshore runs for nearly 25 miles along southern Lake Michigan, bordered by Michigan City, Indiana on the east, and Gary on the west. Indiana Dunes is ranked 7th among national parks in native plant diversity. Research conducted over the last two decades has revealed 1,418 vascular plant species within park boundaries, of which over 90 are on the state of Indiana's threatened or endangered list.
J. F. Kennedy NHS www.nps.gov/jofi	John F. Kennedy National Historic Site preserves the birthplace in 1917 and boyhood home of the 35th President of the United States. The modest frame house in suburban Boston was also the first home shared by the president's father and mother, Joseph P. and Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy, and represents the social and political beginnings of one of the world's most prominent families. Shortly after President Kennedy's assassination in 1963, his family repurchased the birthplace and restored it as a memorial to him under the close supervision of Rose Kennedy. The John F. Kennedy National Historic Site was established in 1969 following the family's donation of the home to the National Park Service. Park Rangers present guided tours of the birthplace, as well as the nearby neighborhood including homes, schools, and church associated with the Kennedy family.
Jamestown Glasshouse www.jamestownglasshouse.com/	Glassblowing was one of the Jamestown colonist?. first attempts at industrialization and manufacturing in America. After two failed attempts at beginning a glassblowing enterprise in Jamestown, Virginia, the furnaces were abandoned. In 1954, the ruins of the long-abandoned glass furnaces were discovered in Jamestown. Years later, an operating 17th century style glass house was reconstructed near the ruins. Today, this site has become an interpretive glassblowing facility operated by Eastern National. Modern-day artisans dressed in colonial glassblowing garb produce masterful pieces of glass, much as the colonists did almost 400 years ago. View these Colonial National Historical Park bookstores: Yorktown Battlefield
Jean LaFitte www.nps.gov/jela	Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve was established to preserve for present and future generations significant examples of the rich and cultural resources of Louisiana's Mississippi Delta region. The park seeks to illustrate the influence of environment and history on the development of a unique regional culture.
Jimmy Carter NHS www.nps.gov/jica	Few U.S. Presidents have had such close ties with where they were born and raised. The rural southern culture of Plains, Georgia, that revolves around farming, church and school, had a large influence in molding the character and in shaping the political policies of the 39th President of the United States. The site includes President Carter's residence, boyhood farm, school, and the railroad depot, which served as his campaign headquarters during the 1976 election. The Plains High School serves as the park's museum and visitor center. The Jimmy Carter National Preservation District includes part of the town of Plains and its environs. The area surrounding the residence is under the protection of the Secret Service and the home is not open to the public.
Johnstown Flood www.nps.gov/jofl	The rain continued as men worked tirelessly to prevent the old South Fork Dam from breaking. Elias Unger, the president of the South Fork Fishing and Hunting Club, was hoping that the people in Johnstown were heeding the telegraph warnings sent earlier, which said that the dam might go. When it finally happened, at 3:10 P.M., May 31, 1889, an era of the Conemaugh Valley's history ended, and another era started. Over 2,209 people died on that tragic Friday, and thousands more were injured in one of the worst disasters in our Nation's history. Johnstown Flood National Memorial is located in southwestern Pennsylvania, about 10 miles northeast of Johnstown. The park contains nearly 165 acres and preserves the remains of the South Fork Dam and portions of the former Lake Conemaugh bed.
Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens www.nps.gov/kepa/index.htm	Kenilworth Park and Aquatic Gardens constitutes some 700 acres and is part of Anacostia Park (Washington, DC). It is the only National Park Service site devoted to the propagation and display of aquatic plants. The Gardens were begun as the hobby of Civil War veteran and operated for 26 years as a commercial water garden. In 1938, the Gardens were purchased by the Federal Government and became part of the National Park Service.
Kings Mountain NMP www.nps.gov/kimo	Kings Mountain National Military Park commemorates a pivotal and significant victory by American Patriots over American Loyalists during the Southern Campaign of the Revolutionary War. The battle fought on October 7, 1780 destroyed the left wing of Cornwallis' army and effectively ended Loyalist ascendance in the Carolinas. The victory halted the British advance into North Carolina, forced Lord Cornwallis to retreat from Charlotte into South Carolina, and gave General Nathanael Greene the opportunity to reorganize the American Army.
Lincoln Birthplace NHS www.nps.gov/abli	In the fall of 1808, Thomas and Nancy Lincoln settled on the 348-acre Sinking Spring Farm. Two months later on February 12, 1809, Abraham Lincoln was born in a one-room log cabin near the Sinking Spring. Here the Lincolns lived and farmed before moving to land a few miles away at Knob Creek. The area was established by Congress on July 17, 1916. An early 19th century Kentucky cabin, symbolic of the one in which Lincoln was born, is preserved in a memorial building at the site of his birth.
Lincoln Boyhood NM www.nps.gov/libo	On this southern Indiana farm, Abraham Lincoln spent fourteen of the most formative years of his life and grew from youth into manhood. His mother, Nancy Hanks Lincoln, is buried here.
Lincoln Home NHS www.nps.gov/liho	At the park's center stands the two-story home of Abraham Lincoln, the only home he ever owned. The house was constructed in 1839 as a 1 1/2-story cottage. Abraham and Mary Lincoln lived here from 1844 until Mr. Lincoln's election to the Presidency in 1861. The home, which has been restored to its 1860s appearance, reveals Lincoln as husband, father, politician, and President-elect. It stands in the midst of a four-block historic neighborhood, which the National Park Service is restoring so that the neighborhood, like the house, will appear much as Lincoln would have remembered it.
Lincoln Memorial www.nps.gov/linc/index.htm	We're not just a storefront, we're a store, with over 150 locations in 27 states. Since 1947 Eastern National has donated over $77 million to the National Park Service -- thanks to your purchases from our park stores.
Longfellow NHS www.nps.gov/long	Longfellow National Historic Site is an outstanding example of a historic site representing the themes of arts and literature. For almost half a century (1837-1882) this was the home of one of the world's foremost poets, scholars and educators, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. Longfellow House is also significant in America's colonial history. General George Washington, Commander-in-Chief of the newly-formed Continental Army, headquartered and planned the Seige of Boston here between July, 1775 and April, 1776.
Lookout Mtn VC Chick-ChattNMP www.nps.gov/chch	We're not just a storefront, we're a store, with over 150 locations in 27 states. Since 1947 Eastern National has donated over $77 million to the National Park Service -- thanks to your purchases from our park stores.
Lowell NHP www.nps.gov/lowe	The history of America's Industrial Revolution is commemorated in Lowell, Massachusetts. The Boott Cotton Mills Museum with its operating weave room of 88 power looms, "mill girl" boardinghouses, the Suffolk Mill Turbine Exhibit and guided tours tell the story of the transition from farm to factory, chronicle immigrant and labor history and trace industrial technology. The park includes textile mills, worker housing, 5.6 miles of canals, and 19th-century commercial buildings.
Maggie Walker NHS www.nps.gov/mawa/index.htm	The Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site commemorates the life of a progressive and talented African American woman. Despite many adversities, she achieved success in the world of business and finance as the first woman in the United States to found and serve as president of a bank. The site includes her residence of thirty years and a visitor center detailing her life and the Jackson Ward community in which she lived and worked. The house is restored to its 1930's appearance with original Walker family pieces.
Mammoth Cave NP www.nps.gov/maca	The Park was established to preserve the cave system, including Mammoth Cave, the scenic river valleys of the Green and Nolin rivers, and a section of south central Kentucky. This is the longest recorded cave system in the world with more than 336 miles explored and mapped.
Manassas NB www.nps.gov/mana	Manassas National Battlefield park was established in 1940 to preserve the scene of two major Civil War battles. Located a few miles north of the prized railroad junction of Manassas, Virginia, the peaceful Virginia countryside bore witness to clashes between the armies of the North and South in 1861 and 1862. Today the battlefield park provides the opportunity for visitors to explore the historic terrain where men fought and died for their beliefs a century ago.
Martin L King Jr NHS www.nps.gov/malu	Martin Luther King, Jr. is one of the most profound and prolific African-Americans throughout this country's history. He was a champion for civil rights and delivered numerous speeches based on equality and non-violence. Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historic Site interprets the places where Dr. King was born, worked, worshipped and is buried. Places to visit include the park Visitor Center, Ebenezer Baptist Church, Freedom Hall, Fire Station No. 6, Dr. King's Birth Home and the restored Birth Home Block, all located within the "Sweet Auburn" district of Atlanta, Georgia.
Martin Van Buren NHS www.nps.gov/mava	Lindenwald was the retirement home of the eight US President, Martin Van Buren, from 1841 until his death on July 24, 1862. The 36-room mansion, containing original wallpaper and furnishings has been restored to the Van Buren period and features and Italianate addition designed by Robert Upjohn, 1849-50.
Mary McLeod Bethune Council House NHS www.nps.gov/mabe/index.htm	The Mary McLeod Bethune Council House National Historic Site commemorates the life of Mary McLeod Bethune and the organization she founded, the National Council of Negro Women. The site features the three story Victorian town house which was her home when she was in Washington, DC and housed the offices of the National Council of Negro Women and a carriage house in which the National Archives for Black Women's History is located.
Minute Man NHP www.nps.gov/mima	Created in 1959, Minute Man National Historical Park preserves and protects the significant historic sites, structures, properties and landscapes associated with the opening battles of the American Revolution. Most importantly, Minute Man interprets the colonial struggle for natural rights and freedoms. Today, Minute Man consists of over 900 acres of land which wind along original segments of the Battle Road for April 19, 1775. In addition to the park's revolutionary significance, Minute Man preserves and interprets the 19th century literary revolution through The Wayside, home of Nathaniel Hawthorne, Louisa May Alcott and Margaret Sidney.
Moores Creek NB www.nps.gov/mocr	The 88 acre park commemorates the decisive February 27, 1776 victory by 1,000 Patriots over 1,600 Loyalists at the Battle of Moores Creek Bridge. The battle ended Royal Governor Josiah Martin's hopes of regaining control of the colony for the British crown. In addition, this first decisive Patriot victory of the Revolutionary War raised morale for Patriots throughout the colonies. The Loyalist defeat ended British plans for an invasionary force to land in Brunswick, North Carolina. The colony of North Carolina voted to declare independence from the British on April 12, 1776, shortly after the victory at Moores Creek. Acreage: 87.75, all federal. Established June 2,1926.
Morristown NHP www.nps.gov/morr	Morristown National Historical Park preserves sites in the Morristown, New Jersey area occupied by General George Washington and the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War from 1779-1780. General Washington chose this area for its logistical, geographical and topographical military advantages, in addition to its proximity to New York City, which was occupied by the British in 1779.
Natchez NHP www.nps.gov/natc	Natchez National Historical Park celebrates the rich cultural history of Natchez, Mississippi and interprets the pivotal role the city played in the settlement of the old southwest, the Cotton Kingdom and the Antebellum South. The Park is made up of three units, Fort Rosalie is the location of an 18th Century fortification built by the French and later occupied by the British, Spanish and Americans. The William Johnson House was a house owned by William Johnson, a free African American businessman, whose diary tells the story of everyday life in antebellum Natchez. Melrose was the estate of John T. McMurran, a northerner who rose from being a middle class lawyer to a position of wealth and power in antebellum Natchez. Melrose is the only unit currently open to the public.
Natchez Trace Parkway www.nps.gov/natr	The Natchez Trace Parkway was established May 18, 1938 and originally follows an historic Indian trace, or trail, between Nashville, Tennessee and Natchez, Mississippi. The Parkway preserves significant historical sites such as Emerald Mound, the second largest ceremonial mound in the United States, plantation sites, pioneer stands/inns, archeological sites/villages, pioneer and slave cemeteries and an historic housing site, part of the resettlement program of Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal. The Trace tells the story of great leaders such as Meriwether Lewis and Andrew Jackson, and outlaws such as John Murrell and Samuel Mason.
National Forests www.fs.fed.us/	Welome to eForests.com - the official home of all your National Forest Needs! This is where you can find books, maps, posters, pins/patches, audio/video, games/collectables and apparel from America's national forests. Parks include Caribbean National Forest in Puerto Rico, Ocala National Forest in Florida, and Osceola National Forest also in Florida. Visit the USDA Forest Service website for more information on these and other national forest sites.
New Bedford Whaling NHP www.nps.gov/nebe	New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park commemorates the heritage of the world's preeminent whaling port during the 19th century. A variety of cultural landscapes, historic buildings, museum collections, and archives preserve this history and collectively recount the stories of a remarkable era. Whaling, a leading 19th century enterprise, contributed to America's economic and political vitality.
New Orleans Jazz NHP www.nps.gov/neor	We're not just a storefront, we're a store, with over 150 locations in 27 states. Since 1947 Eastern National has donated over $77 million to the National Park Service -- thanks to your purchases from our park stores.
New River Gorge www.nps.gov/neri	A rugged, white water river, flowing northward through deep canyons, the New River is among the oldest rivers on the continent. Located in southern West Virginia, New River Gorge National River was established in 1978 to conserve and protect 53 miles of the New River as a free-flowing waterway.
Ninety-Six NHS www.nps.gov/nisi	The Ninety Six National Historic Site is an area of unique historical significance. The unusual name was given by early traders in the 1700's because they mistakenly believed it was the estimated number of miles to the Cherokee village of Keowee in the upper South Carolina foothills. Ninety Six also figured prominently in the Southern Campaign of the American Revolution. The first land battle south of New England was fought here in 1775 and in 1780, the British fortified the strategically important frontier town.
Obed WSR www.nps.gov/obed/index.htm	We're not just a storefront, we're a store, with over 150 locations in 27 states. Since 1947 Eastern National has donated over $77 million to the National Park Service -- thanks to your purchases from our park stores.
Ocala NF www.southernregion.fs.fed.us/florida/	Located in Orlando, Florida, the Ocala National Forest is a very popular national forest destination in the Sunshine State. Every year millions of people visit Ocala NF, one of central Florida's last remaining areas of forested land, where hiking and biking opportunities abound. Visit the USDA Forest Service website for more information about Ocala National Forest, click here, then click on "Your Forests."
Osceola NF www.southernregion.fs.fed.us/florida/	Nearly 20,000 acres of the original Florida are waiting to be explored in the Osceola National Forest. These forested woodlands and swamps provide many opportunities for wide range of visitor experiences, including swimming, hiking, camping, and hunting. Visit the USDA Forest Service website for more information about Osceola National Forest, click here, then click on "Your Forests."
Pea Ridge NMP www.nps.gov/peri	Pea Ridge National Military Park is a 4,300 acre Civil War Battlefield that preserves the site of the March 1862 battle that saved Missouri for the Union. On March 7 & 8, nearly 26,000 soldiers fought to determine whether Missouri would remain under Union control, and whether or not Federal armies could continue their offensive south through the Mississippi River Valley. Major General Earl Van Dorn led 16,000 Confederates against 10,250 Union soldiers, under the command of Brigadier General Samuel R. Curtis. Van Dorn's command consisted of regular Confederate troops commanded by Brigadier General Benjamin McCulloch, and Missouri State Guard Forces commanded by Major General Sterling Price. The park is one of the most well preserved battlefields in the United States.
Perry's Victory & IPM www.nps.gov/pevi	On September 10, 1813, Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry defeated and captured a British squadron of warships at the Battle of Lake Erie. The battle, fought during the War of 1812, secured control of Lake Erie for the United States and enabled General William Henry Harrison to conduct a successful invasion of Western Upper Canada. Harrison subsequently defeated the British and Indians at the Thames River on October 5, 1813. The dual victories of Lake Erie and the Thames provided an important morale boost to the young country and gave the United States a much stronger bargaining position at the peace talks.
Petersburg NBP www.nps.gov/pete	Petersburg, Virginia, became the setting for the longest siege in American history when General Ulysses S. Grant failed to capture Richmond in the spring of 1864. Grant settled in to subdue the Confederacy by surrounding Petersburg and cutting off General Robert E. Lee's supply lines into Petersburg and Richmond. On April 2, 1865, nine-and-one-half months after the siege began, Lee evacuated Petersburg.
Pictured Rocks NL www.nps.gov/piro	Multicolored sandstone cliffs, beaches, sand dunes, waterfalls, inland lakes, wildlife and the forest of Lake Superior shoreline beckon visitors to explore this 73,000+ acre park. Attractions include a lighthouse and former Coast Guard life-saving stations along with old farmsteads and orchards. The park is a four season recreational destination where hiking, camping, hunting, nature study, and winter activities abound. At its widest point the Lakeshore is only five miles and hugs the Superior shoreline for more than 40 miles.
Potomac Heritage NST http://www.nps.gov/pohe/index.htm	The Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail is a partnership to establish a network of trails for recreation, transportation, health and education between the mouth of the Potomac River and the Forks of the Ohio River. A growing number of trails in the National Scenic Trail corridor offer opportunities for hiking, bicycling, paddling, cross-country skiing and other outdoor recreational and educational activities.
Prince William Forest Park www.nps.gov/prwi/index.htm	Prince William Forest Park, located in Prince William County, Virginia is the largest protected "Green Space" in the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan area. This national park protects over 14,000 acres that await your exploration and enjoyment. Quietly nestled within the suburbs of the nation's capital, Prince William Forest Park includes almost forty miles of hiking trails, vast expanses of Piedmont forest, many miles of gently running streams and serves as a refuge for many species of plants and animals.
Richmond NBP www.nps.gov/rich	Between 1861 and 1865, Union armies repeatedly set out to capture Richmond, capital of the Confederacy, and end the Civil War. Three of those campaigns came within a few miles of the city. The park commemorates eleven different sites associated with those campaigns, including the battlefields at Gaines' Mill, Malvern Hill, and Cold Harbor. Established in 1936, the park protects 763 acres of historic ground.
Rock Creek Park www.nps.gov/rocr/index.htm	Our countr?.s history abounds within Rock Creek Park, the oldest urban park in the national park system. Visitors walk in the footsteps of Piscataway Indians, the Old Stone House attests to a time when Washington, D.C. was a new capital, Peirce Mill reminds us how a new technology aided the economic growth of the nation, and Civil War remnants divulge stories of unrest. Rock Creek Park is also a place to play soccer, picnic, hike, bike and rollerblade, play tennis, fish, horseback ride, listen to a concert, or attend programs with a park ranger.
Roger Williams NM www.nps.gov/rowi	Roger Williams National Memorial commemorates the life of the founder of Rhode Island and a champion of the ideal of religious freedom. Williams, banished from Massachusetts for his beliefs, founded Providence in 1636. This colony served as a refuge where all could come to worship as their conscience dictated without interference from the state. The Memorial is located on a common lot of the original settlement of Providence and includes 4.5 acres of landscaped park.
Russell Cave NM www.nps.gov/ruca	Russell Cave National Monument is an archeological treasure containing evidence as to how prehistoric Indians lived in the Southeast for almost 10,000 years. Virtually, no other place in the region holds such a rich record offering clues to how prehistoric Indians fed, clothed and protected themselves.
Sagamore Hill NHS www.nps.gov/sahi	Sagamore Hill was the home of Theodore Roosevelt, 26th President of the United States, from 1885 until his death in 1919. From 1902 to 1908 his "Summer White House" was the focus of international attention. Otherwise, it was the home of a most remarkable fellow. Theodore Roosevelt, a family-centered father of six, ended his workday at 4 PM and played with his children. Often a man of contradiction, he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize and the Medal of Honor. He was a diplomat, internationalist, naval historian and strategist, a combat commander of volunteer cavalry regiment, and Assistant Secretary of the Navy. As a noted historian, biographer, essayist, editor, columnist, and critic, he wrote 36 books.
Sagarmatha NP	Sagarmatha National Park lies to the northeast of Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal, a small country situated in southern Asia between India and China. The park was formed in July 1976, and covers an area of 1,148 sq. km. of Himalayan ecological zone. Sagarmatha includes the upper catchment areas of the Dudh Kosi and Bhote Kosi Rivers, and is home to Mt. Everest, the top of the world, the highest point on Earth. The park is largely composed of the rugged terrain and gorges of the high Himalayas, ranging from 2,845m at Monju to Sagarmatha (Mt. Everest), 8,848m above sea level. Other peaks above 6,000m are Lhotse, Cho-Oyu, Thamserku, Nuptse, Amadablam, and Pumori. The Philadelphia Support Office, part of the National Park Service, and Sagarmatha National Park have reached an agreement for the "Sister Parks" Relationship. To read this agreement...click here.
Saint Croix NSR www.nps.gov/sacr	Serenity and peace can still be found along the shores of the St. Croix NSR despite the ease of access to the waters. Established as one of the original eight wild and scenic rivers in 1968, the St. Croix and it's tributary the Namekagon are home to a unique combination of native northwoods plants and animals. Best experienced by canoe or kayak, the pristine water of this 252 mile riverway provide a variety of recreation opportunites. One can just imagine the French voyaguers or native Ojibwe paddling their trade canoes on this route from Lake Superior to the mighty Mississippi.
Saint-Gaudens NHS www.nps.gov/saga	Saint-Gaudens National Historic Site consists of 150 acres including the home, gardens and studios of Augustus Saint-Gaudens (1848-1907), one of America's foremost sculptors. This was his summer residence from 1885-1897, and his permanent home from 1900 until his death in 1907. There are two hiking trails that explore the park's natural areas.
Salem Maritime NHS www.nps.gov/sama	Salem Maritime, the first National Historic Site in the National Park System, was established to preserve and interpret the maritime history of New England and the United States. The Site consists of about nine acres of land and twelve historic structures along the waterfront in Salem, Massachusetts, as well as a Visitor Center in downtown Salem. The Site documents the development of the Atlantic triangular trade during the colonial period, the role of privateering during the Revolutionary War, and the international maritime trade, especially with the Far East, which established American economic independence after the Revolution. The Site is also the focal point of the Essex National Heritage Area, designated in 1996, which links thousands of historic places in Essex County around three primary historic themes: colonial settlement, maritime trade, and early industrialization in the textile and shoe industries.
San Juan NHS www.nps.gov/saju/	We're not just a storefront, we're a store, with over 150 locations in 27 states. Since 1947 Eastern National has donated over $77 million to the National Park Service -- thanks to your purchases from our park stores.
Saratoga NHP www.nps.gov/sara	Site of the first significant American military victory during the Revolution, the Battles of Saratoga rank among the fifteen most decisive battles in world history. Here in 1777 American forces met, defeated and forced a major British army to surrender, an event which led France to recognize the independence of the United States and enter the war as a decisive military ally of the struggling Americans. The park now comprises three separate units: the 4 square mile Battlefield in Stillwater, New York, the General Philip Schuyler House eight miles north in Schuylerville and the Saratoga Monument in the nearby village of Victory. The park is located on the upper Hudson River in an area possessing significant natural and cultural attractions appealing to a wide range of visitors from around the world.
Saugus Iron Works NHS www.nps.gov/sair	This is the site of the first integrated ironworks in North America, 1646-1668. It includes the reconstructed blast furnace, forge, rolling mill, and a restored seventeenth century house. With the archeological site of the seventeenth-century iron-making plant, the museum collection, the seventeenth-century Iron Works House, and the reconstructed iron works complex, Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site illustrates the critical role of iron making to seventeenth-century settlement and its legacy in shaping the early history of the nation. The site's enclave setting on the Saugus River, featuring an open-air museum with working waterwheels evokes a unique experience for park visitors.
Shiloh NMP www.nps.gov/shil	Shiloh National Military Park was established in 1894 to preserve the scene of the first major battle in the Western theater of the Civil War. The two-day battle, April 6 and 7, 1862, involved about 65,000 Union and 44,000 Confederate troops. This battle resulted in nearly 24,000 killed, wounded, and missing. It proved to be a decisive victory for the federal forces when they advanced on and seized control of the Confederate railway system at Corinth, Mississippi. The battlefield contains about 4,000 acres and has within its boundaries the Shiloh National Cemetery along with the well preserved prehistoric Indian mounds that are listed as a historic landmark. The park is located in Hardin County, on the west bank of the Tennessee River, and about nine miles south of Savannah, Tennessee.
Shiloh NMP - Corinth www.nps.gov/shil/pphtml/facilities.html	Corinth, Mississippi is located at the junction of two of the longest trunk railroads in the South. The strategic importance of Corinth was recognized by military authorities of the North and South during the Civil War. In the Spring of 1862, the town witnessed a month-long siege before being occupied by Union forces. In October 1862, the town was the setting for a bitterly contested two-day battle. Southern forces attacked, only to be repulsed again by Union forces. Today, surviving remnants of this compelling story are preserved through a successful partnership between the local community, the state of Mississippi and the National Park Service.
Sleeping Bear Dunes NL www.nps.gov/slbe	Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore encompasses a 60-km (35 mi.) stretch of Lake Michigan's eastern coastline, as well as North and South Manitou Islands. The park was established primarily for its outstanding natural features, including forests, beaches, dune formations, and ancient glacial phenomena. The Lakeshore also contains many cultural features including an 1871 lighthouse, three former Life-Saving Service/Coast Guard Stations and an extensive rural historic farm district.
Springfield Armory NHS www.nps.gov/spar	Springfield Armory technology profoundly affected the lives of soldiers and civilians. Armory arms decided battle tactics. They were essential in all major conflicts in U.S. History. Armory inventions revolutionized the manufacture of consumer products like keys, shoes, baseball bats and furniture. Housed in the original Main Arsenal, the museum maintains one of the most extensive and unique firearms collections in the world. Special exhibits, events and film. Springfield Armory National Historic Site encompasses approximately 55 acres and several buildings of the original armory complex. The central attraction is the Arsenal building, # 13, constructed in the 1840's. The weapons collection housed in the Main arsenal was started about 1870 by Col. J.G. Benton as a technical "library" for armory personnel. It is now regarded as the Nation's largest collection of small arms.
Steamtown NHS www.nps.gov/stea/index.htm	Step back in time to the days of steam railroading at Steamtown National Historic Site. This park, created to preserve and interpret the history of steam railroading is located at the former Scranton Yards of the Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad. Learn the history of railroading through living history and interpretive programs, a working machine shop and roundhouse, educational outreach programs and seasonal train excursions to destinations around Northeastern Pennsylvania.
Stones River NB www.nps.gov/stri	We're not just a storefront, we're a store, with over 150 locations in 27 states. Since 1947 Eastern National has donated over $77 million to the National Park Service -- thanks to your purchases from our park stores.
Sycamore Shoals http://tennessee.gov/environment/parks/SycamoreShoals/index.shtml	The Overmountain Men assembled at Sycamore Shoals, Tennessee on September 25th, 1780. The muster included approximately 1,100 fighting men, who sought out British Major Patrick Ferguson and his Tory militia. The Patriot victory at King's Mountain has been described as a crucial first link, in a chain of events, that led to the eventual surrender of the British forces in the Revolutionary War.
Thomas Jefferson Memorial www.nps.gov/thje/index.htm	The Thomas Jefferson Memorial honors America's third President, Thomas Jefferson, the Author of the Declaration of American Independence, of the Statute of Virginia for religious freedom, and Father of the University of Virginia. With his strong beliefs in the rights of man and a government derived from the people, in freedom of religion and the separation between church and state, and in education available to all, Thomas Jefferson, struck a chord for human liberty 200 years ago that will resound through the decades.
Thomas Stone NHS www.nps.gov/thst	We're not just a storefront, we're a store, with over 150 locations in 27 states. Since 1947 Eastern National has donated over $77 million to the National Park Service -- thanks to your purchases from our park stores.
Timucuan Eco. & Hist. www.nps.gov/timu/index.htm	We're not just a storefront, we're a store, with over 150 locations in 27 states. Since 1947 Eastern National has donated over $77 million to the National Park Service -- thanks to your purchases from our park stores.
Tuskegee Airmen NHS www.tuskegeeairman.net/	The U.S. military selected the Tuskegee Institute to train its pilots because of their commitment to aeronautical training. Tuskegee had first-class facilities, skilled instructors, and a climate suited for year-round flying. Students from the first civilian pilot training program completed their instruction in May 1940. The Tuskegee program was then expanded and became the center for African-American aviation during World War II.
Tuskegee Institute NHS	In 1881, Booker T. Washington became the first principal of a newly formed Normal School for Negroes in Tuskegee, Alabama, at the age of 26. This began a lifelong quest for excellence that over saw the Growth of Tuskegee Institute. The Historic Campus District still retains the original buildings built by the students of the Institute, with bricks made by students in the Institute brickyard. In 1896, George Washington Carver joined the faculty and revolutionized agricultural development in the South in the early twentieth century. The legacy of these two men, and the History of this great institution of higher education has been preserved to tell the story of men and women, former slaves, who struggled to make their place in our American society. The Site, Located on the campus of Tuskegee University, became a part of the National Park System in 1974. African-American history, early industrial development, civil rights, and education are some of the themes represented.
Upper Delaware S & R.R. www.nps.gov/upde	We're not just a storefront, we're a store, with over 150 locations in 27 states. Since 1947 Eastern National has donated over $77 million to the National Park Service -- thanks to your purchases from our park stores.
Vicksburg NMP www.nps.gov/vick	The Vicksburg campaign was waged from March 29 to July 4, 1863. It included battles in west-central Mississippi at Port Gibson, Raymond, Jackson, Champion Hill, Big Black River and 47 days of Union siege operations against Confederate forces defending the city of Vicksburg. Located high on the bluffs, Vicksburg was a fortress guarding the Mississippi River. It was known as "The Gibraltar of the Confederacy." Its surrender on July 4, 1863, coupled with the fall of Port Hudson, Louisiana, divided the South, and gave the North undisputed control of the Mississippi River. Today, the battlefield at Vicksburg is in an excellent state of preservation. It includes 1,325 historic monuments and markers, 20 miles of reconstructed trenches and earthworks, a 16 mile tour road, antebellum home, 144 emplaced cannon, restored Union gunboat-USS Cairo, and the Vicksburg National Cemetery.
Virgin Islands NP www.nps.gov/viis	Virgin Islands National Park, renowned throughout the world for its breathtaking beauty, covers approximately 3/5 of St. John, and nearly all of Hassel Island in the Charlotte Amalie harbor on St. Thomas. Within its borders lie protected bays of crystal blue-green waters teeming with coral reef life, white sandy beaches shaded by seagrape trees, coconut palms, and tropical forests providing habitat for over 800 species of plants. To these amazing natural resources, add relics from the Pre-Colombian Amerindian Civilization, remains of the Danish Colonial Sugar Plantations, and reminders of African Slavery and the Subsistence Culture that followed during the 100 years after Emancipation - all part of the rich cultural history of the Park and its island home.
W. Kerr Scott Dam http://www.saw.usace.army.mil/wkscott/index.htm	The W. Kerr Scott Dam and Reservoir, located in the beautiful Yadkin River Valley in Wilkesboro, NC is administered by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. This manmade lake offers great outdoor recreational activities like boating, swimming, camping, picnicking, hunting and fishing. The entire reservoir is open for public recreational use and recreational facilities are available at several areas around the reservoir.
Washington Monument www.nps.gov/wash/index.htm	The Washington Monument rises tall and brilliant, its whiteness emphasized by the green grass and colorful flags that surround it. It stands at the heart of Washington, D.C., near the center of a cross formed by four of America's most famous buildings: the U.S. Capitol, the Lincoln Memorial, the White House and the Jefferson Memorial. The monument commemorates George Washington, who remains one of the country's most admired leaders more than two centuries after his death. The history of the monument reflects his contributions to the development of the United States and shows how Americans have debated the best way to honor important citizens.
William H Taft NHS www.nps.gov/wiho	The William Howard Taft National Historic Site commemorates the only man to serve as President and Chief Justice of the United States. The house that Taft was born is has been restored to its original appearance. A visit to the site includes a tour of the restored birthplace and four period rooms that reflect the family life during Taft's boyhood. The home also includes second floor exhibits highlighting Taft's life and career. The Taft Education Center, located adjacent to the Birthplace, houses an orientation video, exhibits on later generations of the Taft family, and classrooms for visiting schools. The signature exhibit of the center is an animatronic figure of the President's Son, Charlie Taft. Charlie tells stories about different family members.
Wilsons Creek NB www.nps.gov/wicr	The battle fought here on August 10, 1861, was the first major Civil War engagement west of the Mississippi River, involving about 5,400 Union troops and 12,000 Confederates. Although a Confederate victory, the Southerners failed to capitalize on their success. The battle led to greater federal military activity in Missouri, and set the stage for the Battle of Pea Ridge in March, 1862. Wilson's Creek was also where the first Union general, Nathaniel Lyon, met his death. With the exception of the vegetation, the 1,750 acre battlefield has changed little from its historic setting, enabling the visitor to experience the battlefield in near pristine condition.
Women's Rights NHP www.nps.gov/wori	Women's Rights National Historical Park commemorates women's struggle for equal rights and the first Women's Rights Convention, held at the Wesleyan Chapel in Seneca Falls, New York on July 19-20, 1848. Three hundred women and men attended the Convention and at the conclusion, 68 women and 32 men signed the "Declaration of Sentiments" drafted by Elizabeth Cady Stanton.
Wright Brothers NM www.nps.gov/wrbr	The first successful sustained powered flights in a heavier-than-air machine were made here by Wilbur and Orville Wright on December 17, 1903. A 60-foot granite monument dedicated in 1932, is perched atop 90-foot tall Kill Devil Hill commemorating the achievement of these two visionaries from Dayton, Ohio. A visit should include touring the museum exhibits, participating in a ranger conducted program, touring the reconstructed camp buildings and first flight trail area, and a climb up Kill Devil Hill to view the memorial pylon.
Yorktown Battlefield http://www.nps.gov/york	Yorktown Battlefield is the site of the final, major battle of the American Revolutionary War and symbolic end of Colonial English America. On this battlefield, between September 28 and October 19, 1781, General George Washington and his allied American and French army of 17,600 troops surrounded and besieged General Charles Lord Cornwallis. 8,300 British, German and American loyalist forces. American and French artillery crews fired upon the British continuously for nine days. On October 17, Lord Cornwallis, seeing the futility of risking further destruction of his army, requested a cease-fire to discuss surrender terms. Two days later, his army marched out of their defenses to an open field, now known as "Surrender Field". stacked their weapons and became prisoners of war. View these Colonial National Historical Park bookstores: Jamestown Glasshouse

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