Oh, To Be a Woman in Early Ste. Geneviève
When the United States government purchased the Louisiana Territory from France in 1803, it doubled the size of our nation. It also brought a significant cultural, political, and legal shift for the residents who had previously lived under French rule. Few of these changes were more significant than those affecting women.
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Two Different Lives for the Women of White Haven
A life of privilege or of hardship. For the women who lived on the White Haven plantation in the 19th century, their overlapping fates depended on the color of their skin.
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Digging Deeper into the Lewis and Clark Expedition
We hope our recent blog quiz highlighting little-known facts about the Lewis and Clark Expedition left you wanting more. If that’s the case, we recommend a visit to several of our partner sites to see their exhibits on the famous explorers.
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Test Your Knowledge of the Lewis and Clark Expedition
We all heard about the Lewis and Clark expedition in school, right? We learned that President Thomas Jefferson dispatched the Corps of Discovery in 1804 on a journey through the newly acquired Louisiana Territory. They were ordered to map the terrain, to befriend the Native peoples they encountered, to document and collect new animals and plants, and to search for an all-water Northwest Passage to the Pacific Ocean.
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You Mean They Drive on the Ice?
During harsh winter conditions, most of us do our utmost to avoid driving on icy roads. But not so at Voyageurs National Park, where visitors intentionally drive on ice!
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Happy 200th Birthday, Julia!! 🎂
Who doesn’t love a birthday? Well, Julia Dent Grant has a milestone birthday this month. America’s 18th First Lady was born 200 years ago – on January 26, 1826. Throughout this year Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site will celebrate this auspicious event with special programs and exhibits that focus on various aspects of her life.
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Who Says Winter Can’t Be Fun?
Winter in Minnesota – what can there possibly be to do? PLENTY, if you’re up for the fun outdoor activities available at Mississippi National River and Recreation Area! Hardy souls who are willing to brave the snow and low temperatures have a range of pursuits to choose from throughout the park’s 72-mile corridor.
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Season’s Greetings – from 1949!
The National Park Service is charged with preserving our nation’s history, including millions of original documents, photos, drawings, maps, personal letters, and other important records that chronicle the vital heritage and stories of the American people. And sometimes, the NPS archival collections even include some lighthearted mementos from our shared past.
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