Book of the WeekThis week’s book of the week is Independence NHP: The Park In Pictures. Large, cosmopolitan, tolerant, centrally located along the East Coast, politically conservative yet seething with an undercurrent of rebellious spirit – this was the Philadelphia...
Book of the WeekThis week’s book of the week is A Tryal of Glasse. No visit to Historic Jamestowne is complete without a visit to the Glasshouse. America's first English industrial manufacture began here with a "trial of glass." At "glass point" near Jamestown, the...
Book of the WeekThis week’s book of the week is Discover America’s National Parks: George Washington. As the “father” of the United States, George Washington would be revered for generations to come. His friend and neighbor, General “Light-Horse Harry” Lee,...
Blue Ridge Parkway The Blue Ridge Parkway meanders for 469 miles through the hills, mountains, and pastoral landscapes of the Southern Appalachian Highlands. The Blue Ridge Parkway road trip experience provides visitors with regional history, mountain culture, and...
Gulf Islands National Seashore The beautiful Gulf Islands National Seashore, straddling Florida and Mississippi, includes maritime forests, white quartz beaches, bayous, nature trails, and historic military fortifications. Created in 1971 by Congress, the Gulf...
Asians and Pacific Islanders in the Civil War Asians and Pacific Islanders fought for both the Union and the Confederacy during the Civil War. Understanding their experiences and perspectives is essential to understanding the full scope of a conflict that defined the...
The George Washington Memorial Parkway The George Washington Memorial Parkway spans 7,000 acres through Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, DC, preserving both historical and environmental sites along the Potomac River. It was conceived as both a way to relieve...
American Indians in the Civil War Over 20,000 American Indians fought in the Civil War in both Union and Confederate uniforms. While the Civil War raged, tribal communities had no reprieve from the forced removal and violence of the preceding decades. Western tribes...
Exploring Colonial Philadelphia The second installment of our Book Of The Week, Skuggs: The Patriot Squirrel Who Helped Save America, is set in colonial Philadelphia - the birthplace of America. We've gathered digital resources to further explore one of the oldest...