Upcoming Events
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Gettysburg National Military Park
Wednesday, July 26, 2017
On July 3, 1863 over two hundred Union and Confederate cannon opened fire in one of the largest artillery duels of the war. Become part of a gun crew as you discover the role artillery played during the Battle of Gettysburg. More
- Time:
- 1:00 PM to 1:30 PM
- Location:
- Ranger Site 1 at Museum & Visitor Center
- Fees:
- FREE
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Gettysburg National Military Park
Wednesday, July 26, 2017
Become part of the battlefield in this interactive overview program! Join a National Park ranger and build a map of the battlefield using props. Perfect for the first time visitor wanting a better understanding of the battle. More
- Time:
- 9:00 AM to 9:30 AM,4:00 PM to 4:30 PM
- Location:
- Ranger Site 1 at Museum & Visitor Center
- Fees:
- FREE
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Gettysburg National Military Park
Wednesday, July 26, 2017
Civil War medicine was more than just bone saws and amputations. Learn how the wounded were evacuated and treated, and discover the amazing story of the doctors and nurses who struggled to keep them alive. More
- Time:
- 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
- Location:
- Ranger Site 2 at Museum & Visitor Center
- Fees:
- FREE
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Castle Clinton National Monument
Wednesday, July 26, 2017
- Time:
- 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM,12:00 PM to 12:30 PM,2:00 PM to 2:30 PM,4:00 PM to 4:30 PM
- Location:
- Castle Clinton NM
- Fees:
- free
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Cedar Breaks National Monument
Wednesday, July 26, 2017
This Plein Air event will take place in Cedar Breaks National Monument and surrounding areas. Artwork created for this event will be exhibited at the brand new Southern Utah Museum of Art (SUMA). More
- Time:
- 10:00 AM to 7:30 PM
- Location:
- Southern Utah Museum of Art + Cedar Breaks National Monument and Surrounding Area
- Fees:
- Park entrance fees apply
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Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument
Wednesday, July 26, 2017
Join any of our daily Ranger-led programs, offered throughout the summer season More
- Location:
- Visitor Center
- Fees:
- Park entrance fee only
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New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park
Wednesday, July 26, 2017
New Bedford has a fascinating history, filled with stories of whalemen, escaped slaves seeking freedom, and connections to the sea that span for centuries. With all the stories to tell, New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park has free guided tours. More
- Time:
- 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM,2:30 PM to 3:30 PM
- Location:
- National Park Visitor Center
- Fees:
- Free
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Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks
Wednesday, July 26, 2017
Take a close-up look at the oak woodlands with a ranger. More
- Time:
- 10:00 AM to 10:15 AM
- Location:
- Foothills Visitor Center, Sequoia National Park
- Fees:
- Free
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Gettysburg National Military Park
Wednesday, July 26, 2017
Visit the site of Abraham Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address and explore the Soldiers’ National Cemetery where over 3,500 soldiers killed in the battle were laid to rest. More
- Time:
- 11:00 AM to 11:45 AM,3:00 PM to 3:45 PM
- Location:
- National Cemetery - Taneytown Rd. Gate
- Fees:
- FREE
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Gettysburg National Military Park
Wednesday, July 26, 2017
Visit iconic locations along the Union line of battle and gain an understanding of the three days of fighting at Gettysburg. More
- Time:
- 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM
- Location:
- National Cemetery - Baltimore Street Gate
- Fees:
- FREE
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Gettysburg National Military Park
Wednesday, July 26, 2017
For over an hour on July 2, 1863, Union and Confederate troops battled for possession of this small hill. Explore the rocky summit, see original Union breastworks, and discover why Little Round Top was so important to both armies. More
- Time:
- 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
- Location:
- Warren Statue Little Round Top - Auto Tour Stop 8
- Fees:
- FREE
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Mount Rushmore National Memorial
Wednesday, July 26, 2017
Meet Starr Chief Eagle and Darrell Red Cloud on the Grand View Terrace to learn more about Lakota culture through song, storytelling and dance. More
- Time:
- 11:00 AM to 11:30 AM
- Location:
- Grand View Terrace
- Fees:
- $11 Parking Fee applies
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Fort Laramie National Historic Site
Wednesday, July 26, 2017
May 29 marks the beginning of Fort Laramie National Historic Site’s summer season, featuring daily talks, living history demonstrations, and special events. More
- Time:
- 10:30 AM to 5:30 PM
- Location:
- Fort Laramie National Historic Site
- Fees:
- Free
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Effigy Mounds National Monument
Wednesday, July 26, 2017
Hikes, walks, and talks presented daily. Call for the day's activities/schedule. More
- Time:
- 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
- Location:
- All Hikes/Talks depart from the Visitor Center
- Fees:
- No Fee
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Craters Of The Moon National Monument & Preserve
Wednesday, July 26, 2017
Choose from a variety of Ranger guided events during your summer visit to the park More
- Location:
- various
- Fees:
- entrance fee only
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Gettysburg National Military Park
Wednesday, July 26, 2017
Walk this historic ground at sunset and explore what happened when the battle ended and the clean-up and care for the killed, wounded and captured began. Hear compelling stories of courage and suffering, resiliency and memory. More
- Time:
- 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
- Location:
- McPherson Ridge - Auto Tour Stop 1
- Fees:
- FREE
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Gettysburg National Military Park
Wednesday, July 26, 2017
Why did the battle start at Gettysburg? How did the fighting on July 1 shape the rest of the battle? Find out on this program. More
- Time:
- 1:00 PM to 1:45 PM,10:00 AM to 10:45 AM
- Location:
- Eternal Light Peace Memorial, Auto Tour Stop 2
- Fees:
- FREE
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Gettysburg National Military Park
Wednesday, July 26, 2017
Visit the site of Pickett’s Charge, the climactic moment of the Battle of Gettysburg, and discover what the outcome of the battle meant for the Union and Confederacy. More
- Time:
- 1:00 PM to 1:45 PM,4:00 PM to 4:45 PM
- Location:
- National Cemetery Parking Lot - Taneytown Road
- Fees:
- FREE
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Pipestone National Monument
Wednesday, July 26, 2017
Pipestone National Monument offers a ¾ mile walking path. As a visitor you will be able to explore the natural resources of the tallgrass prairie, which come alive with wildflowers during the summer months. More
- Location:
- Pipestone National Monument
- Fees:
- Included in Park Entrance Fee
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Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park
Wednesday, July 26, 2017
Enjoy life on the canal during a replica canal launch boat program at Williamsport. This free, 1-hour program takes visitors from the Cushwa Basin to lock 44 and back. More
- Time:
- 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM,2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
- Location:
- Williamsport Visitor Center at the Cushwa Basin
- Fees:
- FREE
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Thomas Stone National Historic Site
Thursday, July 27, 2017
- Location:
- Thomas Stone NHS Visitor Center
- Fees:
- Free
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Gettysburg National Military Park
Thursday, July 27, 2017
Walk the wooded slopes of Culp’s Hill where the most sustained fighting of the battle took place. More
- Time:
- 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
- Location:
- Culp’s Hill Observation Tower on Slocum Avenue
- Fees:
- FREE
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Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park
Friday, July 28, 2017
Bookstock celebrates authors and poets, both established and emerging, for our region. The park will host a workshop on Saturday July 30 2-4pm and several other events.
More
- Location:
- Carriage Barn Visitor Center
- Fees:
- Free
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San Juan Island National Historical Park
Friday, July 28, 2017
Re-enactors from throughout the Pacific Northwest and Canada will once again celebrate peace when they gather for the 18th Annual Encampment scheduled Saturday and Sunday, July 28-30 on the English Camp parade ground. More
- Location:
- English Camp
- Fees:
- Free
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Fire Island National Seashore
Friday, July 28, 2017
Enjoy a guided house tour through the ancestral home of William Floyd - one of four signers of the Declaration of Independence from New York State. More
- Time:
- 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
- Location:
- Fire Island National Seashore: William Floyd Estate
- Fees:
- Free program
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Fire Island National Seashore
Friday, July 28, 2017
This new exhibit celebrates the rich history of the William Floyd Estate. 100 items from the park's museum collections will be on display throughout Old Mastic House. More
- Time:
- 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
- Location:
- Fire Island National Seashore William Floyd Estate
- Fees:
- Free program
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Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park
Saturday, July 29, 2017
Hike on the iconic long distance trail with park staff and the Green Mountain Club. These guided treks are perfect for fit first-timers and long-time “AT” hikers. Hike duration varies from 1.5 to 3 hours plus travel to and from the trail heads. More
- Time:
- 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM
- Location:
- Meet at the Billings Farm & Museum
- Fees:
- Registration required, free
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Gettysburg National Military Park
Saturday, July 29, 2017
Step into history at the Abraham Brian Farm! Visitors can explore the home of Abraham Brian and his family. A member of Gettysburg’s African-American community, he fled the battlefield only to return to find his home in ruins. More
- Time:
- 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
- Location:
- Abraham Brian Farm - Hancock Avenue
- Fees:
- FREE
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Chiricahua National Monument
Saturday, July 29, 2017
Tour the historic Faraway Ranch House and property Thursday - Sunday at 11am and 2pm. Starting April 1, tours will be on Friday, Saturday, Sunday. More
- Time:
- 11:00 AM to 11:45 AM,2:00 PM to 2:45 PM
- Location:
- Faraway Ranch House Benches
- Fees:
- Free
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San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park
Saturday, July 29, 2017
Park Ranger-led, hour long tour of San Francisco`s northern waterfront. More
- Time:
- 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
- Location:
- Argonaut Hotel Lobby
- Fees:
- Free
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Fort Stanwix National Monument
Saturday, July 29, 2017
Come join us this evening. Bring a blanket or a lawn chair and enjoy a concert played by the Symphoria. More
- Time:
- 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM
- Location:
- West Lawn
- Fees:
- Free!
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Fort Stanwix National Monument
Saturday, July 29, 2017
Celebrate Fort Stanwix and the history of the City of Rome! More
- Time:
- 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
- Location:
- Rome, NY
- Fees:
- Free of Charge
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Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument
Saturday, July 29, 2017
Junior Ranger Day and Hornbek Open House More
- Time:
- 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
- Location:
- Visitor center area and Hornbek Homestead
- Fees:
- $5.00 per adult (15 and younger free) interagency passes accepted
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Natchez Trace Parkway
Saturday, July 29, 2017
Fishing is a popular activity up and down the Natchez Trace. Join a Park Ranger to discover some of the fish that live in the water around the Natchez Trace. More
- Time:
- 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM
- Location:
- Natchez Trace Parkway Visitor Center, milepost 266, near Tupelo MS
- Fees:
- Free
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Homestead National Monument of America
Saturday, July 29, 2017
Join a Park Ranger for outdoor led activities! More
- Time:
- 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
- Location:
- Homestead Education Center
- Fees:
- FREE
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Gettysburg National Military Park
Saturday, July 29, 2017
Step into history at the Lydia Leister house! Visitors can explore the interior of the small farmhouse where Maj. Gen. George Meade established his headquarters during the Battle of Gettysburg. More
- Time:
- 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
- Location:
- Meade’s Headquarters
- Fees:
- FREE
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George Washington Birthplace National Monument
Saturday, July 29, 2017
Come celebrate Native American heritage at the park. More
- Location:
- George Washington Birthplace National Monument
- Fees:
- Free
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Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
Saturday, July 29, 2017
View the skies with the Grand Traverse Astronomical Society and park rangers. More
- Time:
- 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
- Location:
- Dune Climb
- Fees:
- Park pass required
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George Washington Carver National Monument
Saturday, July 29, 2017
Summer junior ranger program. More
- Time:
- 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
- Location:
- Visitor Center
- Fees:
- FREE
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Cedar Breaks National Monument
Saturday, July 29, 2017
Go on a laser guided tour of the
night sky and gaze at celestial
objects through park telescopes! More
- Time:
- 8:30 PM to 11:00 PM
- Location:
- Point Supreme
- Fees:
- Park Fees Apply
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George Washington Carver National Monument
Sunday, July 30, 2017
George Washington Carver & lab demostrations in the science classroom. More
- Time:
- 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
- Location:
- Visitor Center
- Fees:
- FREE
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Gettysburg National Military Park
Sunday, July 30, 2017
Explore the impact of the battle upon the Gettysburg community and walk in the footsteps of President Lincoln. More
- Time:
- 6:00 PM to 7:15 PM
- Location:
- Gettysburg Lincoln Train Station on Carlisle Street
- Fees:
- FREE
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Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
Monday, July 31, 2017
Learn the basics about being a Junior Ranger, and work toward earning your patch. Each program will highlight a different special person, place, or thing Junior Rangers help the park to protect. More
- Time:
- 11:00 AM to 11:45 AM
- Location:
- DH Day Campground log cabin
- Fees:
- Park pass required
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Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument
Monday, July 31, 2017
Yoga Hikes, every Monday May 29 through mid-September 9:00 AM More
- Time:
- 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM
- Location:
- Meet at Visitor Center
- Fees:
- Park entrance fee only
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Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
Tuesday, August 1, 2017
Employ your creativity through a photography scavenger hunt as you learn about the biodiversity of Sleeping Bear Dunes on an interactive hike. More
- Time:
- 7:00 PM to 8:15 PM
- Location:
- Empire Bluff Trail
- Fees:
- Park pass required
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Grant-Kohrs Ranch National Historic Site
Wednesday, August 2, 2017
Come out to the ranch and experience haying with historic horse drawn implements and stay for a day filled with haying presentations. More
- Time:
- 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
- Location:
- Grant-Kohrs Ranch NHS
- Fees:
- Free
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Badlands National Park
Friday, August 4, 2017
Enjoy panoramic views from the top of Cedar Butte during this 4 hour rugged walk. Register by calling the White River Visitor Center 605-455-2878. More
- Time:
- 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
- Location:
- White River Visitor Center
- Fees:
- No Fee
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San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park
Saturday, August 5, 2017
Monthly sing-a-long aboard a historic ship.
More
- Time:
- 8:00 PM to 11:00 PM
- Location:
- Hyde Street Pier
- Fees:
- Free. Reservation required, call 415/561-7171. If emailing, be sure to include your name in the body of the message to hold the reservation.
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Herbert Hoover National Historic Site
Saturday, August 5, 2017
Celebrate the life of Herbert Hoover, 31st President of the United States, in his hometown of West Branch, Iowa. More
- Time:
- 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM
- Location:
- Herbert Hoover National Historic Site
- Fees:
- Free
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Fort Union Trading Post National Historic Site
Saturday, August 5, 2017
The Indian Arts Showcase commemorates American Indian history and culture, through music, traditional crafts and lectures by tribal historians and elders from tribes of the Upper Missouri. More
- Time:
- 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Location:
- 15550 Highway 1804 Williston, ND
- Fees:
- Free!
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Natchez Trace Parkway
Saturday, August 5, 2017
Do you like to dig in the dirt, figure out stories from clues or learn about the past? These are all things archaeologists do—maybe you're one, too! More
- Time:
- 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM
- Location:
- Natchez Trace Parkway Visitor Center, milepost 266, near Tupelo MS
- Fees:
- Free
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Channel Islands National Park
Sunday, August 6, 2017
Learn more about island dwarfism and the amazing world of tiny critters at the Museum of Ventura County. Join ranger-led programs, view museum collections and participate in children’s activities. Museum admission is free on this First Free Sunday event. More
- Time:
- 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Location:
- Museum of Ventura County
- Fees:
- Free
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Fort Stanwix National Monument
Sunday, August 6, 2017
Join park staff, volunteers, and descendents of battle participants for a solemn ceremony honoring those who defended their land and sacrificed their lives in one of the bloodiest battles of the American Revolution. More
- Time:
- 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
- Location:
- Oriskany Battlefield State Historic Site
- Fees:
- free
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Fire Island National Seashore
Sunday, August 6, 2017
Join local artist, David Adams for monthly art workshops. July - Mixed Media Abstracts; August - Fish Printing & Sea Creature Studies; September - Poetry workshop with St. John's University Professor, Dr. Stephen Paul Miller. More
- Time:
- 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
- Location:
- Fire Island National Seashore Wilderness Visitor Center
- Fees:
- Free program
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White Sands National Monument
Monday, August 7, 2017
The 1st Armored Division Old Ironsides Band Shock Wave More
- Time:
- 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM
- Location:
- Evening Program Area (Amphitheater)
- Fees:
- Monument entrance fees apply
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Fort Scott National Historic Site
Monday, August 7, 2017
Kids ages 9-12, learn about protecting, preserving, and interpreting our nation’s National Parks in this week long workshop. 8:30 am – 12:00 pm daily. More
- Time:
- 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM
- Location:
- Fort Scott National Historic Site
- Fees:
- No charge for workshop
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Channel Islands National Park
Thursday, August 10, 2017
An Administrative History of San Miguel Island by Ian Williams More
- Location:
- Robert J. Lagomarsino Channel Islands National Park Visitor Center
- Fees:
- Free
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Lassen Volcanic National Park
Friday, August 11, 2017
Join us for this annual event as visitors, park rangers, astronomers, and planetary geologists celebrate all that is out of this world. More
- Location:
- Various Locations
- Fees:
- Free
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Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
Friday, August 11, 2017
Take a step back in time at the Port Oneida Fair and experience life as it was in the late 1800's and early 1900's. More
- Time:
- 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
- Location:
- Port Oneida Rural Historic District
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Pu`ukoholā Heiau National Historic Site
Saturday, August 12, 2017
Pu'ukoholā Heiau National Historic Site will celebrate its 44th anniversary with the annual Ho'oku'ikahi Establishment Day Hawaiian Cultural Festival. More
- Time:
- 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM
- Location:
- Pelekane Beach
- Fees:
- FREE
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Minute Man National Historical Park
Saturday, August 12, 2017
Join Abigail Adams as she reflects on her courtship and marriage, and love in wartime. Seating is limited. Please bring a lawn chair or blanket. More
- Time:
- 1:00 PM
- Location:
- North Bridge Visitor Center, Buttrick Garden
- Fees:
- free
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George Washington Carver National Monument
Saturday, August 12, 2017
Program on George Washington Carver and art. More
- Time:
- 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
- Location:
- Visitor Center
- Fees:
- FREE
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Rock Creek Park
Saturday, August 12, 2017
See the 2,000 pound millstones convert corn to cornmeal using that good old fashioned renewable energy of water. More
- Time:
- 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
- Location:
- Peirce Mill
- Fees:
- Free
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Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
Saturday, August 12, 2017
The Port Oneida Fair celebration continues into the night. View the full moon, Mars, Saturn and Perseid meteors. More
- Time:
- 9:00 PM to 11:00 PM
- Location:
- Thoreson Farm in Port Oneida
- Fees:
- Park pass required
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George Rogers Clark National Historical Park
Saturday, August 19, 2017
Come and join us for the next Junior Ranger Series event! More
- Time:
- 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
- Location:
- George Rogers Clark NHP
- Fees:
- Free
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Minute Man National Historical Park
Saturday, August 19, 2017
Come to Hartwell Tavern and meet the Magistrate and the Constable as well as a motley group of offenders (portrayed by the Guild of Historic Interpreters). Will the defendents the fined, sentenced to community service, or be exonerated? More
- Time:
- 11:30 AM,12:30 PM,1:45 PM
- Location:
- Hartwell Tavern
- Fees:
- Free
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Cedar Breaks National Monument
Saturday, August 19, 2017
Go on a laser guided tour of the night sky and gaze at celestial objects through park telescopes! More
- Time:
- 8:00 PM to 10:30 PM
- Location:
- Point Supreme, Cedar Breaks
- Fees:
- Park Entrance Fees Apply
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Natchez Trace Parkway
Saturday, August 19, 2017
The Natchez Trace String Band, a small group of local acoustic musicians, will fill the cabin with the sounds of traditional folk, country, and bluegrass music. More
- Location:
- Parkway Information Cabin, milepost 102.4 in Ridgeland, MS
- Fees:
- Free of charge
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Badlands National Park
Sunday, August 20, 2017
Learn about the Lakota and their heritage during the National Park Service centennial celebration. More
- Time:
- 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
- Location:
- White River Visitor Center
- Fees:
- Free
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Minute Man National Historical Park
Sunday, August 20, 2017
Why were the Regulars in Massachusetts? Why did they come to Concord? What happened on April 19, 1775 from the perspective of the King’s Army? Join Park Ranger Roger Fuller to explore the answers to these questions. More
- Time:
- 1:00 PM,3:00 PM
- Location:
- Minute Man Visitor Center
- Fees:
- FREE
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Craters Of The Moon National Monument & Preserve
Friday, August 25, 2017
There are 10 fee free days to visit your national parks in 2017 More
- Location:
- All National Parks!
- Fees:
- Fee Free!
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Gateway National Recreation Area
Friday, August 25, 2017
Celebrate Founders Day (NPS 100th Birthday) with the National Park Service. More
- Time:
- 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
- Location:
- Sandy Hook - Visitor Center/Lighthouse Keeper's Quarters
- Fees:
- FREE
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Independence National Historical Park
Friday, August 25, 2017
Join us as we celebrate the 101st birthday of the National Park Service. More
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Fire Island National Seashore
Friday, August 25, 2017
Enjoy maritime music at the Sailors Haven Visitor Center. More
- Time:
- 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
- Location:
- Fire Island National Seashore:Sailors Haven Visitor Center
- Fees:
- Free
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Wilson's Creek National Battlefield
Friday, August 25, 2017
National Park Service Birthday More
- Location:
- Wilson's Creek National Battlefield
- Fees:
- Free
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Badlands National Park
Friday, August 25, 2017
Join us as we celebrate the National Park Service's 101 birthday! More
- Time:
- 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM
- Location:
- Ben Reifel Visitor Center
- Fees:
- Free
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Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument
Friday, August 25, 2017
Come celebrate the National Park Service's birthday! More
- Time:
- 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Location:
- Visitor Center and Amphitheater
- Fees:
- FREE
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Pipestone National Monument
Friday, August 25, 2017
Annual Park Anniversary Event More
- Time:
- 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Location:
- Pipestone National Monument
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