National Historical Park

Ruth and Abby, the park's 1850s ladies, prepare ginger snaps on National Ginger Snap Day to hand out to any "soldiers" who might come by for a Civil War event the next day.

Living historians at New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park. Public domain photograph, Victorian style, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

A child marvels at the map of 19th century New Bedford projected onto the floor of the park's new MakerSpace.

Frederick Douglass said, "If the Negro knows enough to pay taxes to support the government, he knows enough to vote; taxation and representation should go together. If he knows enough to shoulder a musket and f More

A small number of settlements sprang up quickly on the trail to serve Stampeders and packers. Aside from Dyea, each of these were nonexistent or only seasonal before 1897. Finnegan's Point, a small resting p More

The rugged trail was improved with bridges and sections of corduroy road in 1897, when the Gold Stampede brought tens of thousands of prospectors to the region. Entrepreneurs recouped their development efforts More

A settlement was established at Canyon City in 1897-98 with the start of the Klondike Gold Rush. A few scattered tents grew into a prosperous village, with 25 businesses and 1,500 inhabitants spanning both side More

With the Klondike Gold Rush of 1897-98, as many as 25-30,000 Stampeders crossed into the Yukon by way of the Chilkoot corridor. At first, the trail was little more than a crude footpath along the Taiya River More

Finnegan's Point, located about five miles north of the Dyea townsite, was the first campsite that served Stampeders and packers. By April 1898, Pat Finnegan constructed a toll road across the Taiya River at th More

On opening night of the park's new MakerSpace, a ranger and a volunteer spell out NPS with the oversize Brite Lite board.

Madeiran dancers invite rangers and the public to join in traditional dancing at the park's 20th anniversary celebration.

One of the 1850s ladies, Ruth, celebrates the 50th Anniversary of the National Historic Preservation Act with one of the park rangers on the steps of the Custom House, a national historic landmark.

Millicent Sparks in front of VC: Millicent Sparks captures the essence and spirit of Harriet Tubman in her living history presentations. After her program during the Grand Opening weekend, she posed in front of More

Photo date unknown. Martha Bailey Briggs was born March 31, 1838 in New Bedford, MA. Briggs is believed to be the first African American female to graduate from New Bedford High School. To share her knowledge w More

Significance: Stone "A" was unearthed in front of the Dudley Digges House. Stone "B" had been salvaged from the original 18th century steps and reused in a later porch for the Dudley Digges House. They are reco More

Significance: Architectural remains shown on Lot 77 were excavated during April and May of 1960 by G. H. Smith, archeologist. Structure "L" probably was a timber-framed dwelling, of 1 1/2 stories, built about 1 More

Survey number: HABS VA-917-A Public domain photograph of architecture design, diagram, drawing, building plan, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Survey number: HABS TX-334 Public domain scan of architectural plan, map, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

In the 1940s, Ed Hosford cut a logging road from Dyea to Finnegan's Point. He established his sawmill there in 1948, where it was in operation until it was abandoned in 1956.

Survey number: HAER CA-326-A Public domain photograph - historical image of California, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Survey number: HAER CA-326-J Public domain photograph - historical image of California, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Scale not given. "1970-392-718/93." Includes text and illus. Text and illus. on verso. Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image. AACR2

Scale ca. 1:37,500. Title from verso. "Reprint 1977." Includes text. Text and col. ill. on verso. Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image. AACR2

Scale ca. 1:64,000. Title from verso. Relief shown by shading. Includes ill. and descriptive index to 4 major natural features. Text, map of Hensley Settlement, and ill. on verso. Available also through the Lib More

Digital image produced by Carol M. Highsmith to represent her original film transparency; some details may differ between the film and the digital images. Title, date, and keywords provided by the photographer. More

Picryl description: Public domain image of a canal, barge, historic place, water reflection, 19th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Digital image produced by Carol M. Highsmith to represent her original film transparency; some details may differ between the film and the digital images. Title, date, and keywords provided by the photographer. More

Digital image produced by Carol M. Highsmith to represent her original film transparency; some details may differ between the film and the digital images. Title, date, and keywords provided by the photographer. More

Digital image produced by Carol M. Highsmith to represent her original film transparency; some details may differ between the film and the digital images. Title, date, and keywords provided by the photographer. More

Digital image produced by Carol M. Highsmith to represent her original film transparency; some details may differ between the film and the digital images. Title, date, and keywords provided by the photographer. More

Digital image produced by Carol M. Highsmith to represent her original film transparency; some details may differ between the film and the digital images. Title, date, and keywords provided by the photographer. More

Digital image produced by Carol M. Highsmith to represent her original film transparency; some details may differ between the film and the digital images. Title, date, and keywords provided by the photographer. More

Relief shown by shading and spot heights. Panel title. *GPO 1982--361-578/161." Alternate title: Nature's doorway. Includes col. ill. and text. Text, col. ill., and map of Hensley Settlement on verso. Available More

A suspension bridge to the Canyon City historic area was built in 1982.

Relief shown by shading and spot heights. Panel title. "*GPO 1986--491-417/40068." Includes text and col. ill. Text, col. ill., and map of Hensley Settlement on verso. Available also through the Library of Cong More

"*GPO: 1987--181-415/60006." Panel title: Minute Man. Alternate panel title: Minute Man National Historical Park, Massachusetts. Includes text and col. ill. Text, 2 military troop movement maps, and ill. (some More

"*GPO 1988--201-941/60169. Reprint 1988." Relief shown by shading and spot heights. Panel title. Includes text and col. ill. Text, col. ill., and map of Hensley Settlement on verso. Available also through the L More

"*GPO: 1988--201-941/80003." Panel title: Minute Man. Alternate panel title: Minute Man National Historical Park, Massachusetts. Index text and col. ill. Text, 2 military troop movement maps, and ill. (some col More

"*GPO 1992--312-248/40196. Reprint 1992." Relief shown by shading and spot heights. Panel title. Includes text and col. ill. Text, col. ill., and map of Hensley Settlement on verso. Available also through the L More

"*GPO 1993--342-398/80044." Relief shown by shading and spot heights. Panel title. Includes text and col. ill. Text, col. ill., and map of Hensley Settlement on verso. Available also through the Library of Cong More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The one-story modern brick visitors center for Cumberland Gap National Historical Park is surrounded by small trees, shrubs, and a lawn, More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Traditional tipis dot the landscape of the Nez Perce Indian Reservation. But don't be fooled: some are intended as visitor lodging. At N More

"*GPO: 1997--417-648/60076. Reprint 1997." Panel title. Includes text and col. ill. Text, 2 military troop movement maps, and ill. (some col.) on verso. Available also through the Library of Congress Web site a More

In 1999, a 1,100 foot boardwalk was added at the lower end of the trail to offer passage over an area that had been flooded by a beaver dam.

In 1999, a boardwalk was constructed to provide passage over an area that had flooded due to a beaver dam.

Trade between native groups consisted mainly of the exchange of typical coastal products for the furs of the interior. Clams, seaweed, dried fish, and sea otter pelts crossed the trail to the north, heading inl More

Equestrian statue of Gen. George Washington in front the Ford Mansion at the Morristown National Historical Park, Morristown, N.J., Oct. 22, 2020. It is located on the triangle at the junction of Morris Street More

"*GPO: 2000--460-976/00292." Relief shown by spot heights. Title from panel. Includes text, view of Billings farm and museum, and col. ill. Text and ill. (some col.) on verso. Available also through the Library More

"*GPO: 2000--460-976/00216. Reprint 2000." Panel title. Includes text and col. ill. Text, 2 military troop movement maps, and ill. (some col.) on verso. Available also through the Library of Congress Web site a More

Historic panels provide information about soldier and officers’ huts built during the American Revolutionary War at Jockey Hollow, Morristown National Historical Park, Morristown, N.J., Oct. 22, 2020. In this l More

Exterior view of the Ford Mansion located at the Morristown National Historical Park, Morristown, N.J., Oct. 22, 2020. The building served as Gen. George Washington’s headquarters from December 1779 to June 178 More

"*GPO: 2001--472-470/00381." Panel title. Includes descriptive list of points of interest, location maps for New Bedford, Massachusetts, and Barrow, Alaska, text, and ill. (some col.). Text and ill. (some col.) More

"*GPO: 2001--472-470/00451. Reprint 2001." Title from panel. Includes text and col. ill. Text, 2 military troop movement maps, and ill. (some col.) on verso. Available also through the Library of Congress Web s More

New Bedord Whaling National Historical Park: Something Fishy summer camp participants visit with Ruth and Abby, the 1850s ladies, and learn about life in the 19th century seaport of New Bedford.

"*GPO: 2002--491-282/40364. Reprint 2002." Title from panel. Includes descriptive list of points of interest, location maps for New Bedford, Massachusetts, and Barrow, Alaska, text, and ill. (some col.). Text More

"*GPO: 2002--491-282/40233. Reprint 2002." Title from panel. Includes text and col. ill. Text, 2 military troop movement maps, and ill. (some col.) on verso. Available also through the Library of Congress Web s More

Photographs Documenting the Secretary's Activities, and Agency Officials, Events, Programs, and Managed Sites

Photographs Documenting the Secretary's Activities, and Agency Officials, Events, Programs, and Managed Sites

Photographs Documenting the Secretary's Activities, and Agency Officials, Events, Programs, and Managed Sites

Photographs Documenting the Secretary's Activities, and Agency Officials, Events, Programs, and Managed Sites

Photographs Documenting the Secretary's Activities, and Agency Officials, Events, Programs, and Managed Sites

Photographs Documenting the Secretary's Activities, and Agency Officials, Events, Programs, and Managed Sites

Photographs Documenting the Secretary's Activities, and Agency Officials, Events, Programs, and Managed Sites

Photographs Documenting the Secretary's Activities, and Agency Officials, Events, Programs, and Managed Sites

Photographs Documenting the Secretary's Activities, and Agency Officials, Events, Programs, and Managed Sites

Photographs Documenting the Secretary's Activities, and Agency Officials, Events, Programs, and Managed Sites

Photographs Documenting the Secretary's Activities, and Agency Officials, Events, Programs, and Managed Sites

Photographs Documenting the Secretary's Activities, and Agency Officials, Events, Programs, and Managed Sites

Photographs Documenting the Secretary's Activities, and Agency Officials, Events, Programs, and Managed Sites

Photographs Documenting the Secretary's Activities, and Agency Officials, Events, Programs, and Managed Sites

Photographs Documenting the Secretary's Activities, and Agency Officials, Events, Programs, and Managed Sites

Photographs Documenting the Secretary's Activities, and Agency Officials, Events, Programs, and Managed Sites

Photographs Documenting the Secretary's Activities, and Agency Officials, Events, Programs, and Managed Sites

"*GPO: 2003--496-196/40403." Relief shown by spot heights. Title from panel. Includes text, view of Billings farm and museum, and col. ill. Text and ill. (some col.) on verso. Available also through the Library More

"*GPO: 2004--304-337/00034. Reprint 2004." Title from panel. Includes text and col. ill. Text, 2 military troop movement maps, and ill. (some col.) on verso. Available also through the Library of Congress Web s More

"*GPO: 2004--304-337/00009. Reprint 2004." Title from panel. Includes descriptive list of points of interest, location maps for New Bedford, Massachusetts, and Barrow, Alaska, text, and ill. (some col.). Text a More

Photographs Documenting the Secretary's Activities, and Agency Officials, Events, Programs, and Managed Sites

Photographs Documenting the Secretary's Activities, and Agency Officials, Events, Programs, and Managed Sites

Photographs Documenting the Secretary's Activities, and Agency Officials, Events, Programs, and Managed Sites

"*GPO: 2005--310-394/00322." Relief shown by spot heights. Title from panel. Includes text, view of Billings farm and museum, and col. ill. Text and ill. (some col.) on verso. Available also through the Library More

"*GPO: 2005--310-394/00239. Reprint 2005." Title from panel. Includes descriptive list of points of interest, location maps for New Bedford, Massachusetts, and Barrow, Alaska, text, and ill. (some col.). Text a More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Asan Bay State: Guam (GU) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: CIV Jesse Leon Guerrero, USN Release Status: Released t More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Asan Bay State: Guam (GU) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: CIV Jesse Leon Guerrero, USN Release Status: Released t More

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"*GPO: 2009--349-224/80254. Reprint 2007." Relief shown by spot heights. Title from panel. Includes text, view of Billings farm and museum, and col. ill. Text and ill. (some col.) on verso. Available also throu More

"*GPO: 2007--330-358/00782. Reprint 2007." Title from panel. Includes descriptive list of points of interest, location maps for New Bedford, Massachusetts, and Barrow, Alaska, text, and ill. (some col.). Text a More

"*GPO: 2008--339-126/80070. Reprint 2008." Title from panel. Includes text and col. ill. Text, 2 military troop movement maps, and ill. (some col.) on verso. Available also through the Library of Congress Web s More

"*GPO: 2009--349-224/80303. Reprint 2009." Title from panel. Includes text and col. ill. Text, 2 military troop movement maps, and ill. (some col.) on verso. Available also through the Library of Congress Web s More

"*GPO: 2010--357-940/80388. Reprint 2010." Title from panel. Includes text and col. ill. Text, 2 military troop movement maps, and ill. (some col.) on verso. Available also through the Library of Congress Web s More

Picryl description: Public domain image of a rural countryside landscape, agriculture, farm animals, livestock, pasture, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Title, date and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. A separate unit north of Lyndon and Lady Bird Johnson's beloved Pedernales River protects the "LBJ Ranch" site's working cattle ranch More

Title, date, and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. Credit line: The Lyda Hill Texas Collection of Photographs in Carol M. Highsmith's America Project, Library of Congress, Prints and P More

Title, date, and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. Credit line: The Lyda Hill Texas Collection of Photographs in Carol M. Highsmith's America Project, Library of Congress, Prints and P More

Title, date, and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. Credit line: The Lyda Hill Texas Collection of Photographs in Carol M. Highsmith's America Project, Library of Congress, Prints and P More

Title, date, and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. Credit line: The Lyda Hill Texas Collection of Photographs in Carol M. Highsmith's America Project, Library of Congress, Prints and P More

Picryl description: Public domain image of a rural countryside landscape, agriculture, farm animals, livestock, pasture, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Title, date, and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. Credit line: The Lyda Hill Texas Collection of Photographs in Carol M. Highsmith's America Project, Library of Congress, Prints and P More

Title, date, and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. Credit line: The Lyda Hill Texas Collection of Photographs in Carol M. Highsmith's America Project, Library of Congress, Prints and P More

Picryl description: Public domain image of a rural countryside landscape, agriculture, farm animals, livestock, pasture, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Title, date, and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. Credit line: The Lyda Hill Texas Collection of Photographs in Carol M. Highsmith's America Project, Library of Congress, Prints and P More