A Call to Action: Success Stories
The National Park Service turned 100 on August 25, 2016. To us, it wasn't about cakes and candles — it was about preparing the NPS to take on the challenges of our second century. A Call to Action was our blueprint to get us there. Every partner, program, and park played a dynamic role in realizing that vision. The stories below are examples of that work, and a final report on the centennial summarizes the success of this collaboration.
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Gettysburg National Military Park
New Cannon Carriage Restoration Shop
A partnership with the Gettysburg Foundation to create a new cannon carriage restoration shop in Gettysburg’s historic Armory complex is progressing well. The rehab of the three-car garage at the Armory complex is expected to be completed this summer. Staff should begin moving in late June with a tentative final move in date of September 1. Read more
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Hampton National Historic Site
Hampton Celebrates National Park Week; Opens a new Visitor Contact Station
Hampton NHS Celebrated National Park Week in grand style. The park hosted a week-long series of events, hosting students of all ages every day. The highlight of the week was the opening of our new Visitor Contact Station. Read more
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Valley Forge National Historical Park
Visitor Center Entrance Upgrades Completed
The entrance to the Valley Forge Visitor Center received a much-needed face-lift, including all new walkways, landscaping, benches, and repairs to the damaged brick wing-walls. The work was funded through a combination of park funds, end-of-year regional funds, donations from park partners The Encampment Store, the Valley Forge Convention and Visitors Bureau, and the proceeds from the Revolutionary Run via the Friends of Valley Forge Park. Read more
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Curecanti National Recreation Area
Cimarron Train Restoration
Engine 278 and its tender, key components of the historic interpretive display at the Cimarron area of Curecanti National Recreation Area, were restored over the winter and summer of 2011-2012. Read more
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Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park
Cimarron Train Restoration
Engine 278 and its tender, key components of the historic interpretive display at the Cimarron area of Curecanti National Recreation Area, were restored over the winter and summer of 2011-2012. Read more
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Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks
Got Information?
Orientation, interpretation, and safety information increased dramatically in quality and availability this year, thanks to investments in updating and upgrading dozens of wayside exhibits throughout the parks. Read more
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Cultural Resources, Partnerships, and Science Directorate
Battlefield Protection, One Acre at a Time
American Battlefield Protection Program does battlefield protection one acre at a time. Read more
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Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks
Accessible Interpretation
Two projects moved these parks ahead in the accessibility arena: A new type of tactile exhibit was installed along a fabulous trail among giant sequoias, and audio-visual programs offer options that increase their availability to all. Read more