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National Park Service Clearinghouse Classifieds

The National Park Service posts notices of proposed deaccessions and museum items available for deaccession at this site. Notices are posted for 45 days.

The museum items posted at this site may be deaccessioned outside the Federal government only by exchange or conveyance (donation). The NPS does not deaccession museum items by sale.

The NPS may only convey museum items to institutions that are dedicated to the preservation and interpretation of natural or cultural heritage and qualified to manage museum collections. Private institutions must be exempt from federal taxation under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

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Hampton National Historic Site – Intent to Convey

Hampton National Historic Site intends to deaccession 1 serving tray, 11 drinking glasses, 3 hand fans, and 1 book. The objects are outside the unit’s scope of collection. The objects were advertised throughout the NPS and were not needed by other parks. The objects are consistent with the mission and scope of collection of the recipient, the City of Bowie Museums, 12207 Tulip Grove Drive, Bowie, Maryland 20715.

Contact for further information:
Melissa Miller, Museum Curator
Hampton National Historic Site
535 Hampton Lane
Towson, MD 21286
melissa_miller@nps.gov

Published on July 21, 2025

Hampton National Historic Site – Intent to Convey

Hampton National Historic Site intends to deaccession 2 urns and 1 fruit bowl. The objects are outside the unit’s scope of collection. The objects were advertised throughout the NPS and were not needed by other parks. The objects are consistent with the mission and scope of collection of the recipient, the Glencoe Mansion, 600 Unruh Drive, Radford, Virginia 24141.

Contact for further information:
Melissa Miller, Museum Curator
Hampton National Historic Site
535 Hampton Lane
Towson, MD 21286
melissa_miller@nps.gov

Published July 21, 2025

Hampton National Historic Site – Intent to Convey

Hampton National Historic Site intends to deaccession 1 nightgown, 2 quilts, 1 dress, 2 tazzas, 1 purse, 1 tablecloth, and 1 shoe. The objects are outside the unit’s scope of collection. The objects were advertised throughout the NPS and were not needed by other parks. The objects are consistent with the mission and scope of collection of the recipient, the Henrico County Virginia, PO Box 90775, Henrico, Virginia 23273.

Contact for further information:
Melissa Miller, Museum Curator
Hampton National Historic Site
535 Hampton Lane
Towson, MD 21286
melissa_miller@nps.gov

Published July 21, 2025

Hampton National Historic Site – Intent to Convey

Hampton National Historic Site intends to deaccession 1 flower holder frog, 2 hand fan, 1 basket, 1 quilt, 1 purse, 2 candelabrums, and 1 doll. The objects are outside the unit’s scope of collection. The objects were advertised throughout the NPS and were not needed by other parks. The objects are consistent with the mission and scope of collection of the recipient, the Loudoun Heritage Farm, 21668 Heritage Farm Lane, Sterling, Virginia 20164.

Contact for further information:
Melissa Miller, Museum Curator
Hampton National Historic Site
535 Hampton Lane
Towson, MD 21286
melissa_miller@nps.gov3

Published July 21, 2025

Hampton National Historic Site – Intent to Convey

Hampton National Historic Site intends to deaccession 2 pitchers, 1 desk, 1 candle box, 1 blanket, 1 fire set, 2 stove grates, 2 candy dishes, 1 commemorative plate, 2 clocks, 2 bowls, 1 washstand, 5 teacups, 5 saucers, 1 platter, 2 hand fans, 1 doll dress, 1 fireplace tongs, 1 fire set stand, 1 fireplace poker, 1 fireplace shovel. The objects are outside the unit’s scope of collection. The objects were advertised throughout the NPS and were not needed by other parks. The objects are consistent with the mission and scope of collection of the recipient, the Marietta PG Parks, 6600 Kenilworth Avenue, Riverdale, Maryland 20737.

Contact for further information:
Melissa Miller, Museum Curator
Hampton National Historic Site
535 Hampton Lane
Towson, MD 21286
melissa_miller@nps.gov

Published July 21, 2025

Hampton National Historic Site – Intent to Convey

Hampton National Historic Site intends to deaccession 2 quilts, 2 hatboxes, 3 blouses, 10 dresses, 2 bodices, 1 cape, 1 plate, 2 hand fans, 1 tapestry, 2 draperies, 3 carpets, 5 flowerpots. The objects are outside the unit’s scope of collection. The objects were advertised throughout the NPS and were not needed by other parks. The objects are consistent with the mission and scope of collection of the recipient, the Passaic County Historical Society, 3 Valley Road, Paterson, New Jersey 07503.

Contact for further information:
Melissa Miller, Museum Curator
Hampton National Historic Site
535 Hampton Lane
Towson, MD 21286
melissa_miller@nps.gov

Published July 21, 2025

Hampton National Historic Site – Intent to Convey


Hampton National Historic Site intends to deaccession 2 quilts, 2 hatboxes, 3 blouses, 10 dresses, 2 bodices, 1 cape, 1 plate, 2 hand fans, 1 tapestry, 2 draperies, 3 carpets, 5 flowerpots. The objects are outside the unit’s scope of collection. The objects were advertised throughout the NPS and were not needed by other parks. The objects are consistent with the mission and scope of collection of the recipient, the Passaic County Historical Society, 3 Valley Road, Paterson, New Jersey 07503.

Contact for further information:
Melissa Miller, Museum Curator
Hampton National Historic Site
535 Hampton Lane
Towson, MD 21286
melissa_miller@nps.gov

Published July 21, 2025

Stagecoach painted yellow with red painted spoke wheels.
Six-horse, 23-passenger Abbot-Downing Company stagecoach (YELL 90053).

Yellowstone National Park – Intent to Convey

Yellowstone National Park intends to deaccession one stagecoach that is outside the unit’s scope of collection. The stagecoach has been advertised throughout the NPS and is not needed by other parks. It is consistent with the mission and scope of collection of the recipient, Yellowstone Gateway Museum, 118 W Chinook St, Livingston, Montana 59047.

Contact for further information:
Miriam Watson, Supervisory Curator
Yellowstone National Park
Heritage and Research Center
20 Old Yellowstone Trail
Gardiner, MT 59030
miriam_watson@nps.gov

Published July 22, 2025

Side view of stage coach painted yellow with red painted spoke wheels. Black numbers, "1002," painted on side. Yellow letters, "Yellowstone" painted at top side of stagecoach.
Six-horse, 23-passenger Abbott & Downing stagecoach (YELL 106388).

Yellowstone National Park – Intent to Convey

Yellowstone National Park intends to deaccession one stagecoach that is outside the unit’s scope of collection. The stagecoach has been advertised throughout the NPS and is not needed by other parks. It is consistent with the mission and scope of collection of the recipient, the Wyoming State Museum, 2301 Central Avenue, Cheyenne, Wyoming 82002.

Contact for further information:
Miriam Watson, Supervisory Curator
Yellowstone National Park
Heritage and Research Center
20 Old Yellowstone Trail
Gardiner, MT 59030
miriam_watson@nps.gov

Published July 22, 2025

Yosemite National Park - Objects Available

Yosemite National Park has a 1925 White Motor Company bus, and two additional accessories associated with the bus that are outside its scope of collection. The objects are available for transfer to another park or other federal agency, or conveyance to a non-federal institution.

Contact for further information:
Kelsey Perrigo, Museum Registrar
Yosemite National Park
kelsey_perrigo@nps.gov

Published July 31, 2025

Last updated: July 31, 2025