Fire Island National Seashore
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Cultural History

Passengers on ferry boat bask in the glow of a sunset with pink puffy clouds, while small motor boats go in both directions on the sunset-dappled Great South Bay.

Reflecting on the historic and archeological resources protected at Fire Island National Seashore helps us better understand our past and prepare for the future.
Fire Island's maritime history precedes the colonization of Long Island. Several National Park Service facilities and programs help you learn more about the park's cultural resources.
Native Americans Colonial Settlement
Whaling Fishing and Shellfishing
Shipwrecks U. S. Lifesaving Service
Fire Island Lighthouse Visible and Invisible Signals
Tourism Fire Island National Seashore
Learn More: Visit Local Historic Societies
Last Update: Friday, 24-Feb-2006 12:05:22 Eastern Standard Time
http://www.nps.gov/archive/fiis/CulturalHistory.htm
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