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The Transcontinental Railroad10.05.2008 18:00On May 10, 1869, the Central Pacific Railroad met the Union Pacific Railroad at Promontory Summit, Utah, officially connecting the nation by rail. The driving of the golden spike marked... |
New Mexico State Parks05.05.2008 05:00The |
Largest Battle Ever Fought in North America30.04.2008 04:00Fought from July 1-3, 1863, the Battle of Gettysburg was one of the most crucial battles of the Civil War and its bloodiest battle. Of the more than 165,000 soldiers... |
A War with Mexico25.04.2008 09:00On April 25, 1846 Mexican and American troops fought on the prairie of Palo Alto, a battle which led to the first major engagements between the two republics in the... |
Earth Day 200818.04.2008 16:00As people around the world come together to celebrate the 38th anniversary of Earth Day on or around April 22nd, learn about the history of the event and find out... |
The Story of Southern Louisiana14.04.2008 11:00The treasures of south Louisiana come alive at the Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve. Here the park |
Padre Island National Seashore Turns Forty09.04.2008 07:00Today marks the 40th anniversary of the dedication of Padre Island National Seashore. Located southeast of the city of Corpus Christi, TX, Padre Island is the longest remaining undeveloped stretch... |
The 40th Anniversary of the King Assassination04.04.2008 14:00On April 4th, 1968, Martin Luther King, Jr. was shot on the balcony of the Lorraine Motel in Memphis. He was 39. The Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historic Site... |
End of a War30.03.2008 01:00On this day in 1973, the last American troops left South Vietnam, ending US direct military involvement in Vietnam. Nineteen year later the Vietnam Veterans Memorial was dedicated at the... |
Building Sandcastles in the Sky25.03.2008 04:00How about sitting on a sandy beach while the kids wade in the water against a backdrop 14,000-foot mountain peaks? Enjoy this descriptive photo gallery of Colorado |
Best State Parks to Visit in the Springtime throughout the United States23.03.2008 01:00I contacted each of the 50 State Park Agencies and asked them each to select three "must see" parks for springtime visits. As you |
Free Land Giveaway19.03.2008 19:00While the financial rules and regulations are being tightened, making it is getting harder to qualify to buy real estate in the United States, there was a time when all... |
Abraham Lincoln Birthplace Photo Gallery14.03.2008 17:00As Kentucky celebrates the 200th anniversary of the birth of Abraham Lincoln from this year until February 12th, 2010, I thought you might enjoy a photo gallery of the 345-acre... |
Close to the Mainland, but Worlds Apart08.03.2008 19:00This week in 1980, the Channel Islands were designated as a national park. Comprised of five in a chain of eight southern California islands near Los Angeles, Channel Islands National... |
Women's History Month 200801.03.2008 16:00March is Women's History Month. The National Park System features a number of historic sites that commemorate women's achievements in the United States, including affirmative action, women's voting rights, the... |
Springtime at the National and State Parks25.02.2008 17:00Spring is a time of growth, renewal, and for observing the cycle of life starting anew. It is also a great time to visit the national and state parks. As... |
Oklahoma City National Memorial21.02.2008 21:00This week marks the 7th anniversary of the opening of the Oklahoma City National Memorial Museum. The Memorial honors the victims, survivors, and rescuers of the Oklahoma City bombing of... |
Presidents' Day16.02.2008 18:00Depending on your perspective or what part of the country you're from, Presidents' Day is intended to honor George Washington, George Washington and Abraham Lincoln, or all the American presidents.... |
Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Celebration 2008-200911.02.2008 16:00Beginning on February 12th, Kentucky will be celebrating the 200th anniversary of the birth of Abraham Lincoln, 16th President of the United States. Celebrations and other planned activities will be... |
End of a 99-Year Dispute06.02.2008 09:00On this day in 1974 the Chamizal National Memorial was established as a unit of the National Park Service. The El Paso, TX park commemorates the peaceful settlement in 1963... |
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