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NPS Birthday
Something New for 102
Celebrate the National Park Service's 102nd birthday this year by discovering something new! Even at your favorite or most visited park, there are new experiences and discoveries waiting for you. From recreational opportunities, a new park to visit, NPS programs in your community, or a surprising fact about history or nature, find and share it! You can even use a special Facebook frame for the occasion!
The National Park Service was created on August 25, 1916, when President Woodrow Wilson signed the National Park Service Act. Each year, we work with partners to celebrate this anniversary. Find a park near you or special events happening at parks year round.
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Fire Island National SeashoreSaturday, October 6, 2018
A Celebration of 300 Years
Every Sunday Weekly & Every Friday Weekly & Every Saturday Weekly
Three centuries worth of artifacts and stories are shared in this new exhibit.
View Details- Time: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
- Location: Fire Island National Seashore: William Floyd Estate
- Fees: Free program
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Gettysburg National Military ParkSaturday, October 6, 2018
Civil War Living History Weekends
Every Sunday Weekly & Every Saturday Weekly
Our popular living history and firing demonstrations every weekend throughout the spring, summer, and fall. Confederate and Union living history groups will encamp at Spangler’s Spring, Pitzer Woods, and the Pennsylvania Memorial.
View Details- Location: throughout the park
- Fees: FREE
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Fire Island National SeashoreSunday, October 7, 2018
A Celebration of 300 Years
Every Sunday Weekly & Every Friday Weekly & Every Saturday Weekly
Three centuries worth of artifacts and stories are shared in this new exhibit.
View Details- Time: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
- Location: Fire Island National Seashore: William Floyd Estate
- Fees: Free program
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Gettysburg National Military ParkSunday, October 7, 2018
Civil War Living History Weekends
Every Sunday Weekly & Every Saturday Weekly
Our popular living history and firing demonstrations every weekend throughout the spring, summer, and fall. Confederate and Union living history groups will encamp at Spangler’s Spring, Pitzer Woods, and the Pennsylvania Memorial.
View Details- Location: throughout the park
- Fees: FREE
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Fire Island National SeashoreFriday, October 12, 2018
A Celebration of 300 Years
Every Sunday Weekly & Every Friday Weekly & Every Saturday Weekly
Three centuries worth of artifacts and stories are shared in this new exhibit.
View Details- Time: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
- Location: Fire Island National Seashore: William Floyd Estate
- Fees: Free program
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The high elevation forest of the Smokies is one of the most interesting and endangered ecosystems in the Eastern U.S. Come to learn more about makes this beautiful area unique.
View Details- Time: 11:00 AM to 11:45 AM
- Location: Viewing area below Clingmans Dome Visitor Center
- Fees: Free
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Fire Island National SeashoreSaturday, October 13, 2018
A Celebration of 300 Years
Every Sunday Weekly & Every Friday Weekly & Every Saturday Weekly
Three centuries worth of artifacts and stories are shared in this new exhibit.
View Details- Time: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
- Location: Fire Island National Seashore: William Floyd Estate
- Fees: Free program
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Gettysburg National Military ParkSaturday, October 13, 2018
Civil War Living History Weekends
Every Sunday Weekly & Every Saturday Weekly
Our popular living history and firing demonstrations every weekend throughout the spring, summer, and fall. Confederate and Union living history groups will encamp at Spangler’s Spring, Pitzer Woods, and the Pennsylvania Memorial.
View Details- Location: throughout the park
- Fees: FREE
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Fire Island National SeashoreSunday, October 14, 2018
A Celebration of 300 Years
Every Sunday Weekly & Every Friday Weekly & Every Saturday Weekly
Three centuries worth of artifacts and stories are shared in this new exhibit.
View Details- Time: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
- Location: Fire Island National Seashore: William Floyd Estate
- Fees: Free program
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Gettysburg National Military ParkSunday, October 14, 2018
Civil War Living History Weekends
Every Sunday Weekly & Every Saturday Weekly
Our popular living history and firing demonstrations every weekend throughout the spring, summer, and fall. Confederate and Union living history groups will encamp at Spangler’s Spring, Pitzer Woods, and the Pennsylvania Memorial.
View Details- Location: throughout the park
- Fees: FREE
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Fire Island National SeashoreFriday, October 19, 2018
A Celebration of 300 Years
Every Sunday Weekly & Every Friday Weekly & Every Saturday Weekly
Three centuries worth of artifacts and stories are shared in this new exhibit.
View Details- Time: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
- Location: Fire Island National Seashore: William Floyd Estate
- Fees: Free program
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The high elevation forest of the Smokies is one of the most interesting and endangered ecosystems in the Eastern U.S. Come to learn more about makes this beautiful area unique.
View Details- Time: 11:00 AM to 11:45 AM
- Location: Viewing area below Clingmans Dome Visitor Center
- Fees: Free
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Fire Island National SeashoreSaturday, October 20, 2018
A Celebration of 300 Years
Every Sunday Weekly & Every Friday Weekly & Every Saturday Weekly
Three centuries worth of artifacts and stories are shared in this new exhibit.
View Details- Time: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
- Location: Fire Island National Seashore: William Floyd Estate
- Fees: Free program
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Gettysburg National Military ParkSaturday, October 20, 2018
Civil War Living History Weekends
Every Sunday Weekly & Every Saturday Weekly
Our popular living history and firing demonstrations every weekend throughout the spring, summer, and fall. Confederate and Union living history groups will encamp at Spangler’s Spring, Pitzer Woods, and the Pennsylvania Memorial.
View Details- Location: throughout the park
- Fees: FREE
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Lowell National Historical ParkSaturday, October 20, 2018
Your City Saturday Family Programming
Join your neighborhood park rangers and our friends in the community on Saturday afternoons at various locations in and around downtown Lowell for fun activities to learn all about our city!
View Details- Time: 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
- Location: Check the Event Description for Location
- Fees: Free
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Fire Island National SeashoreSunday, October 21, 2018
A Celebration of 300 Years
Every Sunday Weekly & Every Friday Weekly & Every Saturday Weekly
Three centuries worth of artifacts and stories are shared in this new exhibit.
View Details- Time: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
- Location: Fire Island National Seashore: William Floyd Estate
- Fees: Free program
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Gettysburg National Military ParkSunday, October 21, 2018
Civil War Living History Weekends
Every Sunday Weekly & Every Saturday Weekly
Our popular living history and firing demonstrations every weekend throughout the spring, summer, and fall. Confederate and Union living history groups will encamp at Spangler’s Spring, Pitzer Woods, and the Pennsylvania Memorial.
View Details- Location: throughout the park
- Fees: FREE
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Fire Island National SeashoreFriday, October 26, 2018
A Celebration of 300 Years
Every Sunday Weekly & Every Friday Weekly & Every Saturday Weekly
Three centuries worth of artifacts and stories are shared in this new exhibit.
View Details- Time: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
- Location: Fire Island National Seashore: William Floyd Estate
- Fees: Free program
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The high elevation forest of the Smokies is one of the most interesting and endangered ecosystems in the Eastern U.S. Come to learn more about makes this beautiful area unique.
View Details- Time: 11:00 AM to 11:45 AM
- Location: Viewing area below Clingmans Dome Visitor Center
- Fees: Free
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Fire Island National SeashoreSaturday, October 27, 2018
A Celebration of 300 Years
Every Sunday Weekly & Every Friday Weekly & Every Saturday Weekly
Three centuries worth of artifacts and stories are shared in this new exhibit.
View Details- Time: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
- Location: Fire Island National Seashore: William Floyd Estate
- Fees: Free program
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Gettysburg National Military ParkSaturday, October 27, 2018
Civil War Living History Weekends
Every Sunday Weekly & Every Saturday Weekly
Our popular living history and firing demonstrations every weekend throughout the spring, summer, and fall. Confederate and Union living history groups will encamp at Spangler’s Spring, Pitzer Woods, and the Pennsylvania Memorial.
View Details- Location: throughout the park
- Fees: FREE