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Feb 21
2018
Dr. Carter G. Woodson, the son of two former slaves, worked in the coal mines of West Virginia before going back to school, and ultimately receiving his doctorate at Harvard University. Visit the Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic Site in...
Dr. Carter G. Woodson, the son of two former slaves, worked in the coal mines of West Virginia before going back to school, and ultimately receiving his doctorate at Harvard University. Visit the Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic Site in...
Dr. Carter G. Woodson, the son of two former slaves, worked in the coal mines of West Virginia before going back to school, and ultimately receiving his doctorate at Harvard University. Visit the Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic Site in...
Dr. Carter G. Woodson, the son of two former slaves, worked in the coal mines of West Virginia before going back to school, and ultimately receiving his doctorate at Harvard University. Visit the Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic Site in...

Dr. Carter G. Woodson, the son of two former slaves, worked in the coal mines of West Virginia before going back to school, and ultimately receiving his doctorate at Harvard University. 


Visit the Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic Site in Washington, DC to learn more.  

Apr 04
2016
Have you ever had the opportunity to see the cherry blossoms in Washington, D.C.? 🌸🌸🌸
Have you ever had the opportunity to see the cherry blossoms in Washington, D.C.? 🌸🌸🌸

Have you ever had the opportunity to see the cherry blossoms in Washington, D.C.? 🌸🌸🌸

Mar 29
2016
The vibrant cherry blossoms paint a pretty picture at the National Mall this time of year. Enjoy them with these fun activities all across Washington D.C.!
The vibrant cherry blossoms paint a pretty picture at the National Mall this time of year. Enjoy them with these fun activities all across Washington D.C.!

The vibrant cherry blossoms paint a pretty picture at the National Mall this time of year. Enjoy them with these fun activities all across Washington D.C.!

Mar 22
2016
5 Cherry Blossom Festival Activities in Washington D.C.
5 Cherry Blossom Festival Activities in Washington D.C.

5 Cherry Blossom Festival Activities in Washington D.C.

Mar 19
2016
You know it’s springtime when the cherry blossoms bloom! Here’s our guide for making the most of it.
You know it’s springtime when the cherry blossoms bloom! Here’s our guide for making the most of it.
You know it’s springtime when the cherry blossoms bloom! Here’s our guide for making the most of it.

You know it’s springtime when the cherry blossoms bloom! Here’s our guide for making the most of it.

Dec 08
2015
The National Christmas Tree: Now and Then Since 1923, the National Christmas Tree Lighting has been a highly anticipated holiday event and a celebrated American tradition. Like many traditions, the lighting ceremony has changed a lot over the years....
The National Christmas Tree: Now and Then Since 1923, the National Christmas Tree Lighting has been a highly anticipated holiday event and a celebrated American tradition. Like many traditions, the lighting ceremony has changed a lot over the years....

The National Christmas Tree: Now and Then

Since 1923, the National Christmas Tree Lighting has been a highly anticipated holiday event and a celebrated American tradition. Like many traditions, the lighting ceremony has changed a lot over the years. Following the 93rd annual National Christmas Tree Lighting that took place on Dec. 3, tag along with the Ghost of Christmas Past and revisit these iconic moments in National Christmas Tree history. Read more
Jul 04
2015
Happy Fourth of July from the National Park Foundation! Will you be spending the day at a national park? Check out our blog for ideas: http://prks.org/1IP3HOF Photo: Fireworks bursting in the sky over the National Mall and Memorial Parks | NPS

Happy Fourth of July from the National Park Foundation! Will you be spending the day at a national park? Check out our blog for ideas: http://prks.org/1IP3HOF

Photo: Fireworks bursting in the sky over the National Mall and Memorial Parks | NPS

Jun 28
2015
National parks are closer than you think! Rock Creek Park is in Washington, D.C.’s very own backyard and even improves residents’ health and quality of life! Supported by an Active Trails grant, the Rock Creek Park on the Move program helps people...

National parks are closer than you think! Rock Creek Park is in Washington, D.C.’s very own backyard and even improves residents’ health and quality of life! Supported by an Active Trails grant, the Rock Creek Park on the Move program helps people get active in the park through stewardship and recreational activities.

Learn more about the Active Trails program here: http://prks.org/10HOXtk

Photo: Share the Experience photo contest, Jakub Deptula

Apr 16
2015
Where will you #FindYourPark?Even from miles away, you can learn more about national parks all over the country! Check out the Virtual View Tour in D.C. April 16-17.

Where will you #FindYourPark?

Even from miles away, you can learn more about national parks all over the country! Check out the Virtual View Tour in D.C. April 16-17.

Mar 29
2015
Cherry Blossoms framing the Washington Monument. [Photo: NPS]

Cherry Blossoms framing the Washington Monument.

[Photo: NPS]

Jan 19
2015
“Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for others?’” ~ Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. How will you honor Dr. King’s incredible legacy? Will you walk in his footsteps? Learn how you can celebrate his life year-round:...

“Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for others?’” ~ Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

How will you honor Dr. King’s incredible legacy? Will you walk in his footsteps? Learn how you can celebrate his life year-round: http://prks.org/1yKQIeW.

[Photo: Matthew Carroll via Share the Experience (http://www.sharetheexperience.org).]

Jul 04
2014
Happy birthday, America! Get out there and enjoy the national inheritance that is protected within your national parks! Find a national park near you by clicking here. And be sure to share your favorite moments & memories spent in national parks!...

Happy birthday, America! Get out there and enjoy the national inheritance that is protected within your national parks! Find a national park near you by clicking here.

And be sure to share your favorite moments & memories spent in national parks! Your submissions in our Summer Scrapbook could win you a trip to Yosemite National Park!

[Photo credit: NPS, National Mall and Memorial Parks]