Trails and Rails guides provide programs on the Coast Starlight daily through Sunday, September 27, 2026. They depart from Seattle on train #11 at 9:55am, arriving in Portland at 1:55pm. They depart northbound from Portland at 3:55pm, arriving back in Seattle at 7:51pm. On the Empire Builder , guides depart Seattle eastbound to Wenatchee on train #8 on Sundays and Thursdays at 4:55pm, arriving the…
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Trails and Rails: Klondike Seattle · Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park
Trails and Rails guides provide programs on the Coast Starlight daily through Sunday, September 27, 2026. They depart from Seattle on train #11 at 9:55am, arriving in Portland at 1:55pm. They depart northbound from Portland at 3:55pm, arriving back in Seattle at 7:51pm. On the Empire Builder , guides depart Seattle eastbound to Wenatchee on train #8 on Sundays and Thursdays at 4:55pm, arriving there at 8:50pm. They return from Wenatchee on train #7 at 6:45am on Mondays and Fridays, arriving back in Seattle at 11:30…
Flag Change Programs · Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine
Fort McHenry is the first site to receive a presidential proclimation requiring that the site fly a flag 24/7, 365 days a year. Join park staff in the mornings or evenings as we change out our flags for the day and learn about the flag's significance to the park's history. Flag change programs occure daily. In the mornings the park raises a larger replica of a historic flag and in the evenings an overnight all-weather flag is raised over the fort. *Flag changes are weather dependent. If there is precipitation, or o…
War in the Chesapeake · Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine
The Battle of Baltimore and the bombardment of Fort McHenry was the culmination of a nearly two year campaign in the Chesapeake Bay region. The 1813-1814 Chesapeake Campaign brought terror and destruction to small towns such as Havre de Grace and Fredericktown, but culminated in the burning of Washington D.C. and the bombardment of Fort McHenry inspiring the creation of the Star-Spangled Banner. Join a ranger for 30-45 minutes for a free program that will explain the whole campaign.
Revolutionary War Veteran's Pension Transcription Programs · Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park
In celebration of the 250th anniversary of American independence, the National Archives and National Park Service are collaborating on a special project to transcribe Revolutionary War Pension Files of more than 80,000 of America's first veterans and their widows, containing more than 2 million documents. These records may contain valuable details about Revolutionary War veterans and their families, such as rank, unit, period of service, age, residence, date and place of marriage, and date and place of death of spo…
History at Sunset · Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park
History at Sunset is an annual series that focuses on areas rarely visited, stories rarely told, or familiar sites seen through a different lens. Park rangers lead each History at Sunset program. All programs are free and take place every other Saturday evening at 6:30 pm. Most include walking, with distances ranging from about 0.5 to 1.5 miles. Participants are recommended to bring bug spray and water and to wear sturdy and comfortable walking shoes. 2026 History at Sunset Schedule All programs begin at 6:30 pm an…
Trails and Rails: Klondike Seattle
Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park
Trails and Rails guides provide programs on the Coast Starlight daily through Sunday, September 27, 2026. They depart from Seattle on train #11 at 9:55am, arriving in Portland at 1:55pm. They depart northbound from Portland at 3:55pm, arriving back in Seattle at 7:51pm. On the Empire Builder , guides depart Seattle eas…
Flag Change Programs
Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine
Fort McHenry is the first site to receive a presidential proclimation requiring that the site fly a flag 24/7, 365 days a year. Join park staff in the mornings or evenings as we change out our flags for the day and learn about the flag's significance to the park's history. Flag change programs occure daily. In the morn…
War in the Chesapeake
Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine
The Battle of Baltimore and the bombardment of Fort McHenry was the culmination of a nearly two year campaign in the Chesapeake Bay region. The 1813-1814 Chesapeake Campaign brought terror and destruction to small towns such as Havre de Grace and Fredericktown, but culminated in the burning of Washington D.C. and the b…
Revolutionary War Veteran's Pension Transcription Programs
Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park
In celebration of the 250th anniversary of American independence, the National Archives and National Park Service are collaborating on a special project to transcribe Revolutionary War Pension Files of more than 80,000 of America's first veterans and their widows, containing more than 2 million documents. These records…
History at Sunset
Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park
History at Sunset is an annual series that focuses on areas rarely visited, stories rarely told, or familiar sites seen through a different lens. Park rangers lead each History at Sunset program. All programs are free and take place every other Saturday evening at 6:30 pm. Most include walking, with distances ranging f…
Programs at Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania NMP
Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park
Summer 2026 Programs June 6, 2026 - August 9, 2026 Fredericksburg Battlefield Visitor Center (Park Store is open while visitor center closed for maintenance project) 1013 Lafayette Boulevard, Fredericksburg, VA. Sunken Road Walking Tours; Daily , 10 am, 11 am, & 2 pm, 45 minutes. Meet at the battle painting outside the…
Visit the Wayside: Home of Authors
Minute Man National Historical Park
Witness to over 300 years of history! From revolutionary patriots to famous authors, the Wayside has played host to many influential thinkers in American History. Learn more about the Wayside: Home of Authors by clicking here!
Hike the Wilkinson Trail
Saratoga National Historical Park
Saratoga National Historical Park preserves the sites associated with the 1777 Battles of Saratoga. Follow the footsteps of those before you as you hike along hallowed ground. The grounds of Saratoga National Historical Park are open daily, year-round, from sunrise to sunset. Check our operating hours page for updates.…
Visit Bunker Hill
Boston National Historical Park
Bunker Hill Monument and Lodge Visitors may climb the Bunker Hill Monument’s 294 steps to reach the observation deck. To climb the Monument, enter the Bunker Hill Lodge. Visitors can also explore views from the top of the monument through 360 degree Live Webcams . Please note: Only 25 people are allowed in the Monument…
Campfire Programs at Gettysburg
Gettysburg National Military Park
Campfire Programs June 6 - August 8, 2026 Saturdays at 8:30 pm Park at the Amphitheater, near Auto Tour Stop # 6 Rangers present evening campfire talks on a wide variety of topics on the Battle of Gettysburg and the American Civil War. Programs take place at the Pitzer Woods Amphitheater, near Auto Tour Stop #6. Bench…
Gettysburg Battle Walks
Gettysburg National Military Park
Battle Walk Programs June 6 - August 8, 2026 Saturdays from 10 am to 12 pm These 2-hour intensive programs examine unique portions of the battlefield, cover significant distances, and cross rough/uneven terrain. It is strongly recommended that visitors bring plenty of water, appropriate seasonal clothing, and sturdy hi…
Gettysburg Living History Schedule
Gettysburg National Military Park
2026 Living History Schedule May 23 - 24 4th U.S. Artillery Encampment and programs at Auto Tour Stop 12, the Pennsylvania Memorial Saturday: 10 am, 12 pm, 2 pm Sunday: 10 am & 12 pm May 30 – May 31 119th New York Infantry / 8th New Jersey Infantry Encampment and programs at Auto Tour Stop 12, the Pennsylvania Memorial…
Fredericksburg National Cemetery Luminaria
Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park
The Fredericksburg National Cemetery Luminaria is an annual event featuring over 15,000 lanterns in the cemetery – one for each soldier buried in the cemetery grounds. This event takes place on the Saturday of Memorial Day Weekend. The luminaria honors soldiers who have died in the service of this country. Saturday, Ma…
Concord's North Bridge: History and Memory ~ 11:00am Daily
Minute Man National Historical Park
11:00 a.m. Daily North Bridge At 11:00 a.m. meet a Park Ranger at the benches by the North Bridge for this 30 minute program. Learn about the momentous battle at Concord’s North Bridge, where the British Army suffered its first casualties of the war, and the legacy of this event in American History.
The Minute Men: Neighbors In Arms ~ 11:00 am & 2:00 pm Thurs, Sat, Sun at Hartwell Tavern
Minute Man National Historical Park
The Minute Men: Neighbors in Arms 11:00 am & 2:00 pm Thursday, Saturday, Sunday May 24 - October 29 Hartwell Tavern *No Programs on Saturday, June 6, July 25, September 26 and October 31. Join us instead for a special program at Hartwell, "The King of Battle - Artillery in the American Revolution" and see cannon firing…
Upcoming programs and events at parks in this collection (from the NPS Events API).
Join a Ranger for a Decisive Day Talk! Throughout the summer season, join Park staff or a volunteer outside of the Bunker Hill Lodge for a "Decisive Day Talk." These talks provide an overview of the Battle of Bunker Hill and its memory. Hear the stories of the colonial militiamen who constructed the redoubt where the Bunker Hill Monument stands today. Consider the experiences of British soldiers who sustained substantial casualties in pursuit of this position. Learn about the early inspiration for a Monument to commemorate this early battle of the American Revolutionary War and the individuals and community effort it took to construct. 2026 Season (May 23 - September 27) Tuesday through Sunday at 11 am, 12 pm, 1 pm, 2 pm, and 3 pm. These talks are typically 15-20 minutes in length. If there is poor weather, these talks may be moved inside to the Bunker Hill Museum or cancelled.
These walking tours meet inside the Point Park entrance gate and last approximately 45-minutes. They provide an overview of the Battles for Chattanooga, fought from November 23 - 25, 1863. *TOURS ARE SUBJECT TO STAFF AVAILABILITY
These 1-hour programs are unique to each ranger providing the program. Please check at information desk upon arrival to ask about the day's Ranger Choice Program. *TOURS ARE SUBJECT TO STAFF AVAILABILITY
In 1774 Paul Revere and his neighbors in the North End were forced to make difficult and dangerous choices. As sides were drawn, both Patriots and Loyalists labeled the other "enemies to this country." Join a National Park Service Ranger for a free 75 minute walk and decide who the real "Enemies to This Country" were in the months before the breakout of the War for Independence. Tours begin inside the Faneuil Hall Visitor Center and end at Old North Church, covering about 0.5 miles. 2026 Season (May 23 - September 27) Join a Ranger for Enemies to this Country Tour Wednesday through Sunday at 11 am. *In case of weather, Rangers will offer an indoor option in the basement of Faneuil Hall, also known as the "Find Your Park Space."
In 1774 Paul Revere and his neighbors in the North End were forced to make difficult and dangerous choices. As sides were drawn, both Patriots and Loyalists labeled the other "enemies to this country." Join a National Park Service Ranger for a free 75 minute walk and decide who the real "Enemies to This Country" were in the months before the breakout of the War for Independence. Tours begin inside the Faneuil Hall Visitor Center and end at Old North Church, covering about 0.5 miles. 2026 Season (May 23 - September 27) Join a Ranger for Enemies to this Country Tour Wednesday through Sunday at 11 am. *In case of weather, Rangers will offer an indoor option in the basement of Faneuil Hall, also known as the "Find Your Park Space."
Wars, hurricanes, winds, and ocean currents have all had impacts on the shores of Cape Hatteras. Join us to learn about the forces of change and the captivating world of life on an island .
Join a Ranger for a 'Muskets, Men, and Liberty' Program! Who fought in the Battle of Bunker Hill? Listen to a ranger dressed in period clothing discuss why three men from different backgrounds stepped onto the battlefield. They each had different ambitions, motivations, and concerns. The program concludes with a musket firing demonstration! 2026 Season (May 23 - September 27) Saturdays at 11:30 am, 12:30 pm, 2:30 pm, and 3:30 pm. Programs are held outside the Bunker Hill Monument and last approximately 30 minutes.
Wars, hurricanes, winds, and ocean currents have all had impacts on the shores of Cape Hatteras. Join us to learn about the forces of change and the captivating world of life on an island .
Alcatraz reveals stories of American incarceration, justice, and our common humanity. This small island was once a fort, a military prison, and a maximum security federal penitentiary. In 1969, the Indians of All Tribes occupied Alcatraz for 19 months in the name of freedom and Native American civil rights. We invite you to explore Alcatraz's complex history and natural beauty.
The remote Aleutian Islands, home to the Unangax̂ (Aleut) people for over 8,000 years, became a fiercely contested Pacific battleground in World War II. Some Unangax̂ were taken from their homelands as Japanese prisoners of war while the others were evacuated from the islands by the government. Both groups suffered greatly during the war, and some would never return to their villages.
The first railroad to cross the Allegheny Mountains, the Allegheny Portage Railroad was the final piece of the Pennsylvania Main Line Canal. "The Portage" opened in 1834, marking the first time that there was one, direct route between Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. All things to all people, it served merchants, passengers, slaves in pursuit of freedom, and soldiers from the Mexican War.
Amache, also known as the Granada Relocation Center, near Granada, Colorado was one of ten incarceration sites established by the War Relocation Authority during World War II to unjustly incarcerate Japanese Americans. Over 10,000 people, most American citizens, were incarcerated at Amache from 1942 to 1945.
American Memorial Park honors the American and Marianas people who gave their lives during the Marianas Campaign of World War II. At the park, memorials stand in tribute to the courage and sacrifice of the US Servicemen and Chamorro and Carolinian civilians who were killed in the battles between the United States and Japan that took place on Saipan, Tinian, and the Philippine Sea in 1944.
An oasis in the desert, Amistad National Recreation Area consists of the US portion of the International Amistad Reservoir. Amistad, a Spanish word meaning "friendship," is known for excellent water-based recreation, camping, hiking, and rich cultural history dating back nearly 5,000 years. Amistad is also home to a wide variety of plant and animal life both above and below the water.
Welcome to Anacostia Park, your neighborhood national park in the heart of Washington, DC! Enjoy exercise along the river trail or relax by the water, Anacostia Park is a breath of fresh air and a space to unwind amid a bustling city.
Nearly 13,000 men died on these grounds, a site that became infamous even before the Civil War ended. Their burial grounds became Andersonville National Cemetery, where veterans continue to be buried today. This place, where tens of thousands suffered captivity so others could be free, is also home to the National Prisoner of War Museum and serves as a memorial to all American prisoners of war.
23,000 soldiers were killed, wounded or missing after twelve hours of savage combat on September 17, 1862. The Battle of Antietam ended the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia's first invasion into the North and led Abraham Lincoln to issue the preliminary Emancipation Proclamation.
On April 9, 1865, the surrender of the Army of Northern Virginia in the McLean House in the village of Appomattox Court House, Virginia signaled the effective end of the nation's largest war. Questions remained: could the nation reunite as one? How would emancipation be realized?
Located at the confluence of two rivers, Arkansas Post has served as a gathering place for many cultures throughout human history - it represents cultural cooperation, conflict, synthesis, and diversity.
Arlington House is the nation’s memorial to Robert E. Lee. It honors him for specific reasons, including his role in promoting peace and reunion after the Civil War. In a larger sense it exists as a place of study and contemplation of the meaning of some of the most difficult aspects of American history: military service; sacrifice; citizenship; duty; loyalty; slavery and freedom.
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