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History is everywhere
In nearly 400 national parks and every hometown. It covers everything from the remnants of ancient civilizations to the boyhood homes of U.S. Presidents to the stirring sagas of hard-fought wars to the reverberations of one woman refusing to give up her seat on a bus. History is a part of who we were, who we are, and who we will be.
As you explore these pages, we hope you find what you are looking for – but even more importantly, we hope you discover something that surprises you. We invite you to learn more about history and how the National Park Service works to preserve it. |
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Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month September 15-October 15
The National Register of Historic Places celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with a look at national parks and other historic places that highlight the culture and traditions of the more than 40 million people in the U.S. who trace their roots to Spain, Mexico, and the Spanish-speaking nations of Central America, South America, and the Caribbean.
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Maritime History of Massachusetts
Explore the maritime heritage of Massachusetts in the latest Our Shared Heritage travel itinerary. More than 80 sites listed in the National Park Service' National Register of Historic Places are featured, from Lowell's Boathouse in Essex County to the USS Constitution at the Boston Naval Yard to Gay Head Light on Martha's Vineyard.
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Did You Know?
Hispanic Heritage Month starts on September 15 because it is the anniversary of independence of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua, followed closely by Mexico (September 16) and Chile (September 18) |
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