http://www.nps.gov/jeffThis feed provides the latest news and web content from Jefferson National Expansion Memorial.en-USCopyright 2008 Jefferson National Expansion Memorialjeff_superintendent@nps.gov (First Last)jeff_superintendent@nps.gov (First Last)Thu, 28 Feb 2008 21:21:25 GMThttp://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss60http://www.nps.gov/jeff/parknews/lewis-and-clark-exhibit-looks-at-the-aftermath.htmDate: February 25, 2008 Contact: Terry Weber 314-655-1717 Bob Moore 314-655-1600 LEWIS AND CLARK EXHIBIT LOOKS AT THE AFTERMATH OF THE EXPEDITION FROM THE VANTAGE POINT OF ST. LOUIS ST. LOUIS, Mo. — From March 1, 2008 to November 30, 2008, Jefferson National Expansion Memorial will reopen a major exhibit beneath the Gateway Arch detailing the after-expedition lives of Meriwether Lewis and William Clark. Entitled Lewis and Clark: Remaking the American West, 1808-1838, the exhibit takes a look at an aspect of the explorers’ lives not usually discussed: their role in bringing American policies, laws, and commerce to St. Louis and the trans-Mississippi West, including the controversial removal of Indian tribes from their homelands. On display in the special exhibit gallery in the Museum of Westward Expansion, this exhibit of period artifacts, books and documents brings the world the explorers knew between 1808 and 1838 to life while charting the importance of St. Louis to their trek. The Gateway Arch is open daily 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. during the summer). The Old Courthouse is open daily from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. year-round. All ranger-led and special museum programs are FREE of charge. Fees are charged for the tram ride to the top of the Gateway Arch and for the films shown in the Gateway Arch visitor center. For additional information, call 314/655-1700 weekdays, 7-1-1 Voice/TTY Telecommunications Relay Service or visit www.nps.gov/jeff. Jefferson National Expansion Memorial{3fad5515-18a9-768c-69ea-a3f32982fcb}Thu, 28 Feb 2008 21:21:25 GMThttp://www.nps.gov/jeff/parknews/anniversary-of-the-dred-scott-decision.htmDate: February 25, 2008 Contact: Carl Schumacher 314-655-1636 Rick Ziino 314-655-1725 ANNIVERSARY OF THE DRED SCOTT DECISION AT THE HISTORIC OLD COURTHOUSE WHERE: Jefferson National Expansion Memorial, Historic Old Courthouse at 11 NorthFourth Street in downtown St. Louis, Missouri. WHEN: March 1,2008, from 10:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. WHAT: On March 6, 1857, the United States Supreme Court handed down its historic decision. The National Park Service will commemorate this historic event with a series of presentations at the Historic Old Courthouse, the site of Scott’s first two trials. 10:30 a.m. -“Listening to the Still Small Voice: The Story of George Washington Carver will be presented by actor and playwright Paxton Williams. Learn about this slave turned scientist who became an internationally known botanist. 11:30 a.m. -“Blow Family Memories” presents a historic portrayal of Charlotte and Taylor Blow. National Park Service Rangers Nancy Hoppe and Chris Anibal focus on the lives of the Blow Family children as they recount stories of their childhood growing up with Dred Scott. 12:00 p.m. - Ruth Ann Hager, a certified genealogist from the St. Louis County Library, presents a Power Point program about Dred Scott and his family and provides details of their lives while in St. Louis. 1:00 p.m. - “Listening to the Still Small Voice: The Story of George Washington Carver 2:00 p.m. - Ranger-led Dred Scott 1850 Mock Trial Reenactment Program (with visitors playing the roles). This mock trial will be conducted in one of the restored courtrooms on the second floor of the Historic Old Courthouse. WHY: African Americans have played central roles in some of the most triumphant the courageous moments in the history of the United States. During National African American History Month, the National Park Service will honor the rich heritage of African Americans and pay tribute to their many contributions to the nation through a month long series of free performances and presentations. The Historic Old Courthouse, located at 11 North Fourth Street, St. Louis, is open daily from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The Museum of Westward Expansion, located beneath the Gateway Arch along the St. Louis riverfront, is open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. All programs are free and open to the public. Community and School groups wishing to attend the Friday programs must make a reservation. To make reservations and for a free calendar of the 2008 African-American Heritage Program Series, call (314) 655-1700 weekdays, or 7-1-1 voice/TTY Telecommunications Relay Service or visit us at www.nps.gov/jeff. Jefferson National Expansion Memorial{cd0fcda-e699-9118-ad80-2c6e5d5af9a2}Thu, 28 Feb 2008 21:19:33 GMThttp://www.nps.gov/jeff/parknews/george-washington-carver.htmDate: February 28, 2008 Contact: Carl Schumacher, (314) 655-1636 Contact: Rick Ziino, (314) 655-1725 “Listening to the Still Small Voice: The Story of George Washington Carver” Presented Friday, February 29, 9:30 AM and 11:00 AM by actor and playwright Paxton Williams, a graduate of Dr. Carver’s alma mater, Iowa State University at Jefferson National Expansion Memorial-Historic Old Courthouse. African Americans have played central roles in some of the most triumphant and courageous moments in the history of the United States. During National African American History Month, the National Park Service will honor the rich heritage of African Americans and pay tribute to their many contributions to the nation through a month long series of free performances and presentations. The Historic Old Courthouse, located at 11 North Fourth Street, St. Louis, is open daily from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The Museum of Westward Expansion, located beneath the Gateway Arch along the St. Louis riverfront, is open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. All programs are free and open to the public. Community and School groups wishing to attend the Friday programs must make a reservation. To make reservations and for a free calendar of the 2008 African-American Heritage Program Series, call (314) 655-1700 weekdays, or 7-1-1 voice/TTY Telecommunications Relay Service or visit us at www.nps.gov/jeff. Jefferson National Expansion Memorial{49b4b3ab-357-4d13-a931-9a12a208925e}Thu, 28 Feb 2008 21:17:43 GMThttp://www.nps.gov/jeff/parknews/junior-ranger-essay-contest.htmJefferson National Expansion Memorial announces the National Park Foundation’s 2008 Junior Ranger essay contest. This year’s winner will receive an all expense paid family vacation to one of the country’s most remarkable national parks and a starring role in an electronic field trip seen by millions of school children across the country. The essay contest is open to children between 9 and 12 years old. Each person must express his or her thoughts on “What can you do now to turn over a new leaf for the environment and help preserve our national parks?” Essays must be 500 words or less and submitted on-line through www.nationalparks.org or by mail to Junior Ranger Essay Contest, National Park Foundation, 1201 Eye Street NW, Suite 550-B, Washington, DC 20005. Deadline to enter is March 14, 2008. Each entry will be judged on originality, clarity, and understanding of the issue. Additional contest information is available at www.nps.gov or www.nationalparks.org. The grand prize winner will receive a trip for four to Everglades National Park where he or she will appear in an electronic field trip about invasive species in national parks. The prize includes round trip air transportation, car rental, hotel accommodations, meal expenses, a $1,000 Macy’s shopping spree, and an America the Beautiful National Parks and Federal Recreation Lands Pass. Employees, officers, and directors (and their immediate family members and members of the sale household, whether related or not) of the National Park Foundation, the National Park Service and Macy’s, Inc. are not eligible to participate. National Park Service Director Mary A. Bomar, First Lady Laura Bush, and National Park Foundation President and CEO Vin Cipolla announced the details of this year’s contest during a recent visit to Everglades National Park in Florida. A group of local 5th graders joined them to help plant native trees in a park restoration project prior to the announcement. “Children throughout the country, like those here today, are more interested and involved in environmental issues than ever before,” said Bomar. “They can make a difference, both now and in the future, on the impact of humans on the land. I can’t wait to hear all of the wonderful ideas that will come from this essay contest.” Jefferson National Expansion Memorial{f4fdc61d-2c6c-d56c-dd70-9142c62c497e}Thu, 28 Feb 2008 21:15:34 GMT