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Category: History Lessons

3 Things You Didn’t Know About Hamilton Grange National Memorial

Posted on October 2, 2017 by asippl

Hamilton Grange National Memorial in the heart of Manhattan’s Hamilton Heights neighborhood is a busy place these days.  While the National Park Service first opened at the current location in 2008, the record-breaking musical ‘Hamilton’ sparked new interest in the site. Visitor counts rose as people flocked to see where one of the Founding Fathers…

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Transformation and Change (or why you should see the National Parks Now)

Posted on September 5, 2017 by asippl

While the world watched the harrowing stories from Hurricane Harvey’s destruction on the Gulf Coast last week, the nation suffered another heartbreaking blow some 1,900 miles away.  Despite the heroic efforts of firefighters from around the country, on Thursday August 31st, the historic Sperry Chalet in Glacier National Park succumbed to wildfire. The Sperry Chalet…

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Fort Union Trading Post National Historic Site in Pictures

Posted on March 20, 2017 by asippl

On the banks of the Upper Missouri River where it crosses the border between Montana and North Dakota, lies Fort Union Trading Post National Historic Site. Built in 1828 as an outpost for the American Fur Company, Fort Union quickly changed the landscape of the region.  While it was never a military outpost, Fort Union…

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13 National Parks Honoring George Washington

Posted on February 22, 2017 by asippl

Every year on February 22nd, the United States celebrates our first president and Founding Father George Washington.  While the National Park Service may not have been around during his time, there are many areas in the National Park Service that commemorate Washington.  As tribute to Washington’s Birthday (and because there can never be enough lists…

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Celebrate the Holidays at Homestead National Monument of America

Posted on December 24, 2016 by asippl

While other Visitor’s centers wind down the year, the fun is just beginning at one Nebraska park unit. November and December are all about the holidays at Homestead National Monument.  It’s a big celebration of Christmas cheer and it makes Homestead the perfect stop in your holiday travel plans. Homestead National Monument of the Americas…

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History of the National Park Service (Infographic)

Posted on August 2, 2016August 2, 2016 by asippl

Ready for a history lesson? August 2016 kicks off a month-long celebration for the National Park Service Centennial. Park Chasers has been looking forward to this all year. We can’t wait to share more with you about the places we love.  Today we’re starting off with a nifty timeline of the history of the National…

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Celebrate the Centennial: Hawaii Volcanoes Turns 100

Posted on July 31, 2016July 31, 2016 by asippl

While the National Park Service kicks off the August centennial celebration, this week we honor one park in particular.  On August 1, 2016 Hawaii Volcanoes turns 100 years old and we have much to celebrate. Visitors from all over the world traveled to celebrate the anniversary this year. Many came to see the orange glow…

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9 Best Quotes from President Harry S Truman

Posted on May 8, 2016May 9, 2016 by asippl

May 8th 2016 marks the 132nd birthday of our 33rd President Harry S. Truman. Frequently named as one of the 10 most influential presidents in United States history, Truman’s words reflect his character, discipline, and courage.  The difficult decisions he faced in office including assisting in the foundation of the United Nations and issuing the…

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13 Things You Should Know about John Muir

Posted on April 21, 2016April 25, 2016 by asippl

It is John Muir’s birthday today! On April 20, 1893 “John of the Mountains” was born in Scotland.  2016 would mark Muir’s 178th birthday and what better way to celebrate than during National Park Week. John Muir was one of the greatest conservationists the world has ever seen and his words continue to inspire people…

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Trip Recap: Harry S. Truman National Historic Site & Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site

Posted on April 10, 2016April 10, 2016 by asippl

This time last week the Park Chasers were heading home from a weekend of traveling to two Midwestern National Historic Sites.  Harry S. Truman National Historic Site in Independence, Missouri and Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site in Topeka, Kansas which are only a short 1 hour drive apart. The Harry S. Truman…

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