Join a Park Ranger and explore the Blackstone River Valley. During the months of June, July, and August, park staff offer specialty tours at varying locations across the Blackstone River Watershed. These programs begin at 6:30 PM and are 60-minutes long. Please wear comfortable footwear and bring water. Most tours are outside and often include walking on uneven surfaces on varying types of terrain…
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Ranger Walkabouts · Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park
Join a Park Ranger and explore the Blackstone River Valley. During the months of June, July, and August, park staff offer specialty tours at varying locations across the Blackstone River Watershed. These programs begin at 6:30 PM and are 60-minutes long. Please wear comfortable footwear and bring water. Most tours are outside and often include walking on uneven surfaces on varying types of terrain with no access to bathroom facilities. Bug spray and sunscreen are also highly suggested. Please Note: There will be no…
Ranger Guided Tours - Slater Mill · Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park
Slater Mill is called the birthplace of the American Industrial Revolution, but what does that really mean? What occurred within the four walls of Old Slater Mill forever changed the fabric of the United States of America. These 30 - 45 minute long tours examine the beginnings of American industry and its lasting effects. Tours are offered seasonally. See below of more details. Please Note: For visitor safety, tours of Old Slater Mill will be modified or canceled if the heat index is at or above 87 degrees Fahrenhe…
Tour FDR's Home · Home Of Franklin D Roosevelt National Historic Site
Tour Schedule Tour schedule changes seasonally. Visit the Operating Hours and Seasons Page for more information. Be advised: 1. Tickets are sold on a first-come, first-served basis. In the summer months and October tours may sell out early. 2.There is a 5-10 minute walk from the visitor center to the Home tour starting location. How to Obtain Tickets Access to FDR's home is by guided tour only. Tickets are $15. Tickets for children ages 15 and younger are free. Visit Fees and Passes for more information on ticket p…
Visit Old Slater Mill National Historic Landmark · Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park
Come visit the first industrial building in the United States of America. Slater Mill, first constructed in 1793, was a water-powered cotton spinning mill financed by the Brown family of Providence. Samuel Slater, an English immigrant, working with local mechanics, successfully replicated English textile machines here in the United States in 1790. The wooden mill, now named Old Slater Mill, houses a visitor contact station with exhibits. Tours are also offered of the mill by Park Rangers. Operating hours and tours…
Birding at the Birthplace · George Washington Birthplace National Monument
Discover the Birds of Popes Creek Nestled along the shores of Popes Creek and the Potomac River, George Washington Birthplace National Monument is more than a historic site—it's a haven for birds and birders alike. With its mix of woodlands, wetlands, meadows, and shoreline, the park offers a rich diversity of habitats that attract over 170 species of birds throughout the year. Why Bird Here? Whether you're a seasoned birder or just beginning to notice the cacophony of honks and quacks near the visitor center, the…
Ranger Walkabouts
Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park
Join a Park Ranger and explore the Blackstone River Valley. During the months of June, July, and August, park staff offer specialty tours at varying locations across the Blackstone River Watershed. These programs begin at 6:30 PM and are 60-minutes long. Please wear comfortable footwear and bring water. Most tours are…
Ranger Guided Tours - Slater Mill
Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park
Slater Mill is called the birthplace of the American Industrial Revolution, but what does that really mean? What occurred within the four walls of Old Slater Mill forever changed the fabric of the United States of America. These 30 - 45 minute long tours examine the beginnings of American industry and its lasting effec…
Tour FDR's Home
Home Of Franklin D Roosevelt National Historic Site
Tour Schedule Tour schedule changes seasonally. Visit the Operating Hours and Seasons Page for more information. Be advised: 1. Tickets are sold on a first-come, first-served basis. In the summer months and October tours may sell out early. 2.There is a 5-10 minute walk from the visitor center to the Home tour starting…
Visit Old Slater Mill National Historic Landmark
Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park
Come visit the first industrial building in the United States of America. Slater Mill, first constructed in 1793, was a water-powered cotton spinning mill financed by the Brown family of Providence. Samuel Slater, an English immigrant, working with local mechanics, successfully replicated English textile machines here…
Birding at the Birthplace
George Washington Birthplace National Monument
Discover the Birds of Popes Creek Nestled along the shores of Popes Creek and the Potomac River, George Washington Birthplace National Monument is more than a historic site—it's a haven for birds and birders alike. With its mix of woodlands, wetlands, meadows, and shoreline, the park offers a rich diversity of habitats…
Upcoming programs and events at parks in this collection (from the NPS Events API).
Fort McHenry holds a unique honor as the very first site to receive a presidential proclamation requiring the U.S. flag to fly 24 hours a day, 365 days a year . Each day, you’re invited to join park staff for our morning and evening flag‑changing traditions. Discover why the flag became a powerful symbol during the Battle of Baltimore and how it became deeply tied to the nation’s story as the inspiration behind the Star-Spangled Banner. In the mornings, we raise a replica of a historic flag. In the evenings, we lift an all‑weather flag that proudly flies through the night. Don’t just read about history—experience it! Plan your visit, join a flag program, and be part of a tradition that connects us to the nation’s story. *Flag changes are weather dependent.
Fort McHenry holds a unique honor as the very first site to receive a presidential proclamation requiring the U.S. flag to fly 24 hours a day, 365 days a year . Each day, you’re invited to join park staff for our morning and evening flag‑changing traditions. Discover why the flag became a powerful symbol during the Battle of Baltimore and how it became deeply tied to the nation’s story as the inspiration behind the Star-Spangled Banner. In the mornings, we raise a replica of a historic flag. In the evenings, we lift an all‑weather flag that proudly flies through the night. Don’t just read about history—experience it! Plan your visit, join a flag program, and be part of a tradition that connects us to the nation’s story. *Flag changes are weather dependent.
Why did the Battle of Fredericksburg happen in December 1862? Join a guided tour of the one of the most iconic and recognized battlefield landmarks of the war. This walking tour will cover no more than 0.5 mile over mostly flat terrain.
From the War of 1812 through the Second World War, Fort McHenry allows for a wide variety of history and subjects to serve as topics for ranger's choice programs. Join rangers as they present pre-established programs that help orient visitors to the park's amazing stories! Programs meet outside the park visitor center on the concrete map of the Chesapeake Bay.
Why did the US and the Confederate armies clash in May of 1863 and why does it matter? Join park staff to learn about the Chancellorsville Campaign and dive into some of the big questions surrounding this contested battle.
Join a member of park staff for a one-hour walking tour of the site where Booker T. Washington was born and freed at the age of 9. Learn about Washington’s enslaved childhood on the Burroughs plantation and how the reading of the Emancipation Proclamation here in 1865 fulfilled the Declaration of Independence’s promise that “all men are created equal.”
Explore Independence National Historical Park with a park ranger. Get the inside scoop on the founding of the nation on this one-hour guided walking tour through some of the most iconic city blocks in the United States.
Take a break, drop-in, and hangout with a park ranger in the Liberty Bell Center as they dive deep into one of the many fascinating stories of Independence National Historical Park. Enjoy casual conversation and hands-on activities for people of all ages.
Fort McHenry holds a unique honor as the very first site to receive a presidential proclamation requiring the U.S. flag to fly 24 hours a day, 365 days a year . Each day, you’re invited to join park staff for our morning and evening flag‑changing traditions. Discover why the flag became a powerful symbol during the Battle of Baltimore and how it became deeply tied to the nation’s story as the inspiration behind the Star-Spangled Banner. In the mornings, we raise a replica of a historic flag. In the evenings, we lift an all‑weather flag that proudly flies through the night. Don’t just read about history—experience it! Plan your visit, join a flag program, and be part of a tradition that connects us to the nation’s story. *Flag changes are weather dependent.
Join Rangers from the New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park and the Jean Lafitte National Historical Park & Preserve to learn about the rich cultural history that makes New Orleans such a special place. Each talk is "Ranger's Choice." The topics will vary by day and by ranger. This ranger talk takes place at 10:00 am at the National Park Service French Quarter visitor center - 419 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA. Free. No reservations required.
The New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park in partnership with The French Market presents Family Music with Johnette Downing on the First Friday of the Month at 11:00 am at our Dutch Alley Performance Space 916 N Peters St Musician and published author Jonhette Downing ’s Louisiana Roots Music for Children p rovides a culturally immersive presentation for children, school groups, play groups, and families about the rich musical heritage of the region from jazz to zydeco with interactive songs like “Who Got the Baby in the King Cake?,” “Today is Monday in Louisiana,” and “Give Me That Zydeco.” Johnette is the recipient of the 2017 Louisiana Writer Award. Her original Louisiana roots music is a joyful experience for children and parents alike, with plenty of opportunites for kids to two-steop and sing along. The author of twelve recordings and thirty books, she has performed on five continents.
Join Rangers from the New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park and the Jean Lafitte National Historical Park & Preserve to learn about the rich cultural history that makes New Orleans such a special place. Each talk is "Ranger's Choice." The topics will vary by day and by ranger. This ranger talk takes place at 10:00 am at the National Park Service French Quarter visitor center - 419 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA. Free. No reservations required.
For over a century people from around the world have come to rural Central Kentucky to honor the humble beginnings of our 16th president, Abraham Lincoln. His early life on Kentucky's frontier shaped his character and prepared him to lead the nation through Civil War. Visit our country's first memorial to Lincoln, built with donations from young and old, and the site of his childhood home.
From the sweet little farm at the foot of Penn’s Hill to the gentleman’s country estate at Peace field, Adams National Historical Park is the story of “heroes, statesmen, philosophers…and learned women” whose ideas and actions helped to transform thirteen disparate colonies into one united nation.
Booker T. Washington was born a slave in April 1856 on the 207-acre farm of James Burroughs. After the Civil War, Washington became the first principal of Tuskegee Normal and Industrial School. Later as an adviser, author and orator, his past would influence his philosophies as the most influential African American of his era. Come explore his birthplace.
by the dawn's early light, a large red, white and blue banner? Whose broad stripes and bright stars... were so gallantly streaming...over Fort McHenry! The valiant defense of the fort during the Battle of Baltimore on September 13-14, 1814 inspired Francis Scott Key to write the words that became the U.S. national anthem. The fort's history holds many other stories too, from the Civil War to WWII.
Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Wilderness, and Spotsylvania, this is America's battleground, where the Civil War roared to its bloody climax. No place more vividly reflects the War's tragic cost in all its forms. A town bombarded and looted. Farms large and small ruined. Refugees by the thousands forced into the countryside. More than 85,000 men wounded; 15,000 killed--most in graves unknown.
George Washington Birthplace National Monument is located in the Northern Neck of Virginia. It encompasses 551 acres of land where seven generations of the Washington family lived and where George Washington was born in 1732. The park was also central to one of the earliest efforts to memorialize George Washington during the celebration of his bicentennial birth anniversary in 1932.
Orphaned at age nine, Herbert Hoover left West Branch never to live here again. In later years, he returned to his humble birthplace to celebrate his long career of public service. A memorial landscape remains to tell his story: how community, hard work, honesty, and usefulness to others opened a world of opportunity— and the presidency of the United States— to a child of simple beginnings.
The park represents the founding ideals of the nation, and preserves national and international symbols of freedom and democracy, including Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell. The Declaration of Independence and US Constitution were both debated and signed inside Independence Hall, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
JFK’s parents never expected that their second son would grow up to be president. Yet in his birthplace home he learned values that inspired a life in public service. His mother, Rose Kennedy, recreated her family’s first home to share her memories of those early years with visitors. We commemorate not only his early life, but the ideas and principles he left behind.
Headlines screamed "Gold!" The dream of a better life catapulted thousands of people to Alaska and the Yukon Territory. Their journey shaped them, and changed the people they encountered and the north forever. Today, the park remembers the trails, boomtowns, and stories of the Klondike Gold Rush.
Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park tells the story of our 36th president beginning with his ancestors until his final resting place on his beloved LBJ Ranch. This entire "circle of life" gives the visitor a unique perspective into one of America's most noteworthy citizens by providing the most complete picture of any American president.
Walk through one of Vermont's most beautiful landscapes under the shade of the Mount Tom Forest, the oldest continuously managed scientific forest in the United States. This is a landscape of loss, recovery, and conservation. This is a story of stewardship, of people taking care of places - sharing an enduring connection to land and a sense of hope for the future.
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