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African Burial Ground National MonumentThe Boys and Girls Choirs of Harlem at the 2003 Reinterment Ceremonies
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Archeology for Kids
Do you like to dig in the dirt? Find things that are lost? Put pieces together? Figure out stories from clues? Learn about the past? These are all things archeologists do—maybe you're one, too!  Learn about the NPS Archeology ProgramArcheology for Kids.
World War I recruiting poster for the Coastal Artillery Corps.  

Did You Know?
All of Gateway NRA's units include sites that defended New York Harbor from attacks from the sea, from the Revolutionary War through World War II? They are Fort Hancock, Fort Tilden, and Fort Wadsworth. Learn about the history of coastal defense by visiting any of these sites.

Last Updated: August 08, 2008 at 10:49 EST