What Should Gettysburg National Military Park Do With Its Empty Cyclorama Building?
To demolish, or not demolish.
To demolish, or not demolish.
In an ironic development considering its role in tracking the nation’s history and its efforts to preserve civility in national parks, the National Park Service’s practice of requiring permits for public gatherings, demonstrations, or “expressions of views” has been found to be unconstitutional by an appellate court.
In its 29-page ruling (attached below), a unanimous three-judge panel f
A small handful of bills that would impact the National Park System have been sent to the full Senate for consideration. Among them is legislation that would shift Valles Caldera National Preserve out from under a trust and into the park system.
Also gaining voice-vote approval from the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee earlier this week were:
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In Dream Hikes Coast to Coast, Your Guide to America’s Most Memorable Trails author Jack Bennett has done something more than a few folks would like to do: Head out on some great hikes, and then write about them.
In assembling his hiking list, though, Mr.
More »Looking to learn more about Gettysburg National Military Park than what your guidebook says? Consider joining a ranger this summer for a walking tour of some of the park’s most hallowed sites.
Beginning June 12, rangers will lead walks daily across the military park’s landscape.
A flag that flew during a Civil War battle at Gettysburg, along with the dress coat and sash of a Union officer killed in battle, will go on display at Gettysburg National Military Park in July.
Three objects items will be exhibited beginning July 16 at the park’s museum thanks to a contribution from a group of miniaturists and artists.
They’re planting trees at Gettysburg National Military Park.
The term “living history” is often applied to programs using costumed interpreters, but it can also have another, more literal application: historic orchards.
The term “living history” is often applied to programs using costumed interpreters, but it can also have another, more literal application: historic orchards.