Arrowhead Band
The rangers at New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park have their own band. Listen to and watch their performances here: https://www.nps.gov/jazz/learn/arrowhead-jazz-band.htm
Bok Tower Gardens
A well know yet hidden gem in Lake Wales, Florida. The grounds were designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, who was also the visionary responsible for New York City's Central Park and imagining the future of Yosemite National Park. Visit Bok Tower: https://boktowergardens.org/
Certified Heritage Interpreter
Offered by the National Association of Interpretation, the Certified Heritage Interpreter (CHI™) professional certification recognizes experienced front-line interpreters who have expertise in both presenting interpretive programs and developing non-personal interpretive media. San Juan National Historic Site offers its volunteers the opportunity to become certified. Learn more: https://nai-us.org/interp/nai/_prof_development/chi.aspx
Disney Corporation
In the 1990s, the Disney Corporation was pushing hard to build a new theme park that presented American History in a manner both educational and entertaining. It was to be built not far from Manassas National Battlefield Park. Ultimately, it was not meant to be. Watch a short video about the ambitious plan here: https://youtu.be/M6MlVDBSmR8
Freedom Riders: The Civil Rights Musical
Performed on the 60th anniversary of the attack on riders of a Greyhound Bus in their quest for equality, the video linked above was filmed at the Freedom Riders National Monument. Sit back, listen, then go visit the monument.
Ginelevičiūtė, Barbora (and the Drottningholm)
Upon my visit to Ellis Island during the research, I took the time to locate records from my maternal grandmother's journey from Lithuania to New York City in 1938. She traveled alone at the age of 13 aboard the SS Drottningholm (pictured). Learn about those who immigrated in your family. https://ellisisland.org/discover/passenger-ship-search/immigration-records-search/
Reciprocity Rx
Reciprocity Rx™ is a nature-based care initiative offering a free toolkit, self-guided resources, certification programs, and immersive experiences for those who are ready to deepen their relationship with themselves, their communities, and the planet. Learn more: https://www.reciprocityrx.com/
Syphax Family
Charles Syphax was the son of an enslaved woman at Mount Vernon and a free black preacher. After being inherited by George Washington Parke Custis in 1802, he oversaw the dining room at Arlington House. In 1821, Charles Syphax married Maria Carter, the daughter of a Mount Vernon enslaved woman named Arianna. According to Syphax family tradition, Maria’s father was George Washington Parke Custis. Learn about this family in the video above, with ties to Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial.
White House Conference on the Conservation of Natural Resources
White House Conference on the Conservation of Natural Resources
The beginning of the first U.S. environmental movement is often pegged to the 1908 Conference of Governors, which occurred during May 13-15. The conference was the first meeting that called together the nation’s leaders to address the topic of conservation.
Teddy Roosevelt was president during this time, his terms running from 1901 to 1909. He was an ardent conservationist, advised throughout his presidential term by another prominent conservationist—Gifford Pinchot. Pinchot was the nation’s first chief forester, but more than that, he was a close advisor to Roosevelt on all areas of public policy. Pinchot espoused a general principle that natural resources should be used sustainably, neither over-exploited nor under-exploited. Read more: https://todayinconservation.com/2018/05/may-15-declaration-of-the-conservation-conference-1908/