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Summer Ranger Programs: June 6 - August 9, 2026 All Ranger Programs are free. Do you know what day or days you'll be here? Visit our Calendar page and plan what programs will be presented here at Gettysburg National Military Park. Don't forget to check out the Calendar for Eisenhower National Historic Site too! In the event of thunderstorm or tornado warnings, programs will be canceled. In the eve…

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    Ranger Programs at Gettysburg · Gettysburg National Military Park

    Summer Ranger Programs: June 6 - August 9, 2026 All Ranger Programs are free. Do you know what day or days you'll be here? Visit our Calendar page and plan what programs will be presented here at Gettysburg National Military Park. Don't forget to check out the Calendar for Eisenhower National Historic Site too! In the event of thunderstorm or tornado warnings, programs will be canceled. In the event of a heat index in excess of 91 degrees, programs will be shortened and modified. In the event of a heat index in exc…

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    World War I Weekend at Eisenhower National Historic Site · Eisenhower National Historic Site

    2026 World War I Weekend at Eisenhower NHS May 2-3, 2026 How did Gettysburg and the Great War shape Dwight Eisenhower and the United States? Explore this story and more at Eisenhower National Historic Site’s World War I Weekend on May 2 and 3, 2026. The National Park Service will offer special programming related to Dwight Eisenhower, Gettysburg's own Camp Colt, and the American experience in World War I. This event will include a small living history contingent, as well as participation from the U.S. Navy History…

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    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…

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    Gettysburg Winter Programs

    Winter Lecture Series 2026 Saturdays and Sundays at 1:30 p.m. January 10 through March 8, 2026 Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center Featuring some of the best Rangers, historians, and authors from across the country, this popular eight-week Winter Lecture Series returns to the Gettysburg National Military Park (NMP) Museum and Visitor Center in 2026! The Winter Lecture Series is held at 1:30 p.m. on weekends in the Gettysburg NMP Museum and Visitor Center from January 10 through March 14, 202…

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    Multi-Park Loop · Appalachian National Scenic Trail

    Overview: Did you know that Rock Creek Park connects to many other parks in the region? This hike is a 10-mile loop that will take you to some sites managed by Rock Creek Park in Georgetown. In addition, it connects to the Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail , Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park , George Washington Memorial Parkway , and the National Mall and Memorial Parks . Directions: Park your car at Thompson Boat Center . This parking area is metered. Visitors can pay with a card at the…

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Ranger Programs at Gettysburg

Gettysburg National Military Park

Summer Ranger Programs: June 6 - August 9, 2026 All Ranger Programs are free. Do you know what day or days you'll be here? Visit our Calendar page and plan what programs will be presented here at Gettysburg National Military Park. Don't forget to check out the Calendar for Eisenhower National Historic Site too! In the…

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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…

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Gettysburg Winter Programs

Winter Lecture Series 2026 Saturdays and Sundays at 1:30 p.m. January 10 through March 8, 2026 Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center Featuring some of the best Rangers, historians, and authors from across the country, this popular eight-week Winter Lecture Series returns to the Gettysburg National…

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Multi-Park Loop

Appalachian National Scenic Trail

Overview: Did you know that Rock Creek Park connects to many other parks in the region? This hike is a 10-mile loop that will take you to some sites managed by Rock Creek Park in Georgetown. In addition, it connects to the Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail , Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park…

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Visit the White Haven Home

Ulysses S Grant National Historic Site

See Ulysses S. Grant's St. Louis Home The historic White Haven estate is the centerpiece of Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site. Grant's home, White Haven is open from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily. Ranger talks about the home are usually offered at the top of each hour at the front porch, with the first program beg…

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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…

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Silver Line - DC Metro

George Washington Memorial Parkway

Step off the Silver Line to take a walk on Theodore Roosevelt Island, or sight see from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. Each of the parks listed here are 1 mile or less from each metro stop (about a 20 minute walk) or a 10 minute bus ride away.

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Blue Line - DC Metro

Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial

From the National Mall and Memorial Parks to the Mount Vernon Trail, travel the Blue Line to see what the southern portion of Washington, DC has to offer. Each of the parks listed here are 1 mile or less from each metro stop (about a 20 minute walk) or a 10 minute bus ride away.

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Explore Historic Annapolis on Foot

Chesapeake Bay

Stroll through centuries of history on a self-guided walking tour of downtown Annapolis, Maryland, a Chesapeake Gateways Network Experience. Much like Boston’s Freedom Trail, this route weaves together significant places that tell the city’s story as a center of political, cultural, and maritime life along the Chesapea…

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Explore the Museum under the Gateway Arch

Gateway Arch National Park

Connect with the past, present and future while exploring six interactive story galleries in the museum. Experience over 200 years of historic events, multi-cultural influences and the inspiration behind the Gateway Arch. Challenge yourself to consider different perspectives and discover previously untold stories. Reth…

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Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park
National Historical Park

Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park

KY

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.

Adams National Historical Park
National Historical Park

Adams National Historical Park

MA

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.

Andrew Johnson National Historic Site
National Historic Site

Andrew Johnson National Historic Site

TN

Andrew Johnson's complex presidency (1865-69) illustrates the Constitution at work following the Civil War. As the President and Congress disagreed on Reconstruction methods, the Constitution served as their guide on balance of powers, vetoes, and impeachment. In the end, it evolved as a living document with pivotal amendments on freedom, citizenship, and voting rights - topics still vital today.

Antietam National Battlefield
National Battlefield

Antietam National Battlefield

MD

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.

Capitol Hill Parks

Capitol Hill Parks

DC

The Capitol Hill Parks include several park areas east of the U.S. Capitol. Included in this group are Folger, Lincoln, Stanton, and Marion Parks, the Eastern Market and Potomac Avenue Metro stations, and several smaller land parcels such as Seward Square, Twining Square, the Maryland Avenue Triangles, the Pennsylvania Avenue Medians, and 59 inner-city triangles and squares.

Chamizal National Memorial
National Memorial

Chamizal National Memorial

TX

Chamizal is more than just an urban park to recreate or enjoy a quiet afternoon. These grounds are a reminder of the harmonious settlement of a 100-year boundary dispute between the United States and Mexico. We celebrate the cultures of the borderlands to promote the same mutual respect that helped to diplomatically resolve an international disagreement.

Charles Pinckney National Historic Site
National Historic Site

Charles Pinckney National Historic Site

SC

Charles Pinckney was a principal author and signer of the United States Constitution and went on to be a political leader in South Carolina for over 40 years. The park preserves Snee Farm, one of his plantation properties, where visitors can learn about the politician's influences on Charleston, the African people he enslaved, plantation operations, and the legacy of Pinckney's life.

Devils Tower National Monument
National Monument

Devils Tower National Monument

WY

The Tower is an astounding geologic feature that protrudes out of the prairie surrounding the Black Hills. It is considered sacred by Northern Plains Indians and indigenous people. Hundreds of parallel cracks make it one of the finest crack climbing areas in North America. Devils Tower entices us to learn more, explore more and define our place in the natural and cultural world.

Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial
Memorial

Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial

DC

The Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial tells the story of one of America's greatest leaders of the 20th century.

Eisenhower National Historic Site
National Historic Site

Eisenhower National Historic Site

PA

Eisenhower National Historic Site preserves the farm of General and 34th President Dwight D. Eisenhower. Adjacent to the Gettysburg battlefield, the farm served the president and first lady as a weekend retreat and as a meeting place for world leaders. With its peaceful setting and view of South Mountain, it was a respite from Washington, DC, and a backdrop for efforts to reduce Cold War tensions.

Federal Hall National Memorial
National Memorial

Federal Hall National Memorial

NY

Here at Federal Hall, George Washington took the oath of office as the first President of the United States, marking the beginning of the American constitutional republic. This historic site served as the nation’s first capitol, home to the inaugural Congress, the first Supreme Court, and the earliest offices of the Executive Branch.

First Ladies National Historic Site
National Historic Site

First Ladies National Historic Site

OH

First Ladies National Historic Site consists of two properties in downtown Canton, Ohio - the home of First Lady Ida Saxton-McKinley and our Visitor Center. Come learn about how the position of First Lady has evolved over time to include a public role.

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