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Bladensburg Waterfront Park
By Interior Newswire | Jun 8, 2023
News Release: Bladensburg Waterfront Park, located in Prince George’s County, Maryland, runs along the Anacostia River, one of the most historic waterways in America. The urban waterfront features a paved riverside walk, picnic pavilion, fishing pier, playgrounds and more. An interpretive pontoon boat offers tours for visitors to explore the ecology and history of the Anacostia. Other environmental and history programs are also offered on-site.
Concord Point Lighthouse
By Interior Newswire | Jun 8, 2023
News Release: The Concord Point Lighthouse, located in Havre de Grace, Maryland, sits adjacent to the mouth of the Susquehanna River where it flows into the Chesapeake Bay. Constructed in 1827, Concord Point Lighthouse is the second oldest lighthouse in Maryland and was an aid for navigation for 148 years.
Moores Creek National Battlefield to Hold Community Day Event
By Interior Newswire | Jun 8, 2023
News Release: Park staff and volunteers invite visitors to spend the day at the park experiencing all that the park has to offer. Families are invited to bring their fishing poles to fish in the park’s fish camp area, enjoy a picnic at one of the park’s picnic areas, view a local art show, which will be highlighted by a call for art for a new exhibit, and hike park trails.
Mount Rainier National Park accepting Commercial Use Authorization Applications starting September 1, 2023
By Interior Newswire | Jun 8, 2023
News Release: Superintendent Greg Dudgeon announced today that the park will accept Commercial Use Authorization (CUA) applications starting Sept. 1, 2023, and Special Use Permits in lieu of Commercial Use Authorizations (SUPilCUA) applications starting Oct. 1, 2023.The application for commercial permits is...
What did Interior Department publish on June 7?
By Interior Newswire | Jun 8, 2023
The US Interior Department published a four page notice on June 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Juneteenth Freedom Festival offered on Sunday, June 11
By Interior Newswire | Jun 8, 2023
News Release: Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site will host its first Juneteenth Freedom Festival on Sunday, June 11, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., in cooperation with the Black History Collective of Henderson County. The event will be held at the amphitheater and feature poetry, music, and art demonstrations. A shuttle will transport people from the Main parking lot to the amphitheater, which has bench seating. Visitors are also welcome to bring lawn chairs.
Our Lady Guadalupe Catholic Church
By Interior Newswire | Jun 8, 2023
News Release: Nestled in the shadows of the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad Shops, Our Lady of Guadalupe Church was constructed in 1914 and today is a pillar of Topeka’s Hispanic, Roman-Catholic community. Our Lady of Guadalupe has held a Fiesta Mexicana, a celebration of Mexico’s culture, annually since 1933.
Battle Acre Park
By Interior Newswire | Jun 8, 2023
News Release: Battle Acre Park is a small park that commemorates the Battle of North Point on Sept. 12, 1814. Located in Baltimore County, MD, the park was dedicated in 1839 to honor the Maryland militia who fought against the British army. The battle occurred at the same time as the Battle of Fort McHenry and the victories of the Maryland militia forced the British to withdraw from the Chesapeake Bay for the remainder of the War of 1812.
Eight Sites Around the Country Become the Latest Additions to the Reconstruction Era National Historic Network
By Interior Newswire | Jun 8, 2023
News Release: BEAUFORT, SC- The National Park Service announces the addition of eight new sites to the Reconstruction Era National Historic Network. This national network connects sites across the country who provide education, interpretation and research related to the period of Reconstruction. The Reconstruction Era (1861-1900) is one of the most fascinating and misunderstood periods in American History and includes stories of freedom, education and self-determination.
Fire Restrictions to Begin at Tonto National Monument
By Interior Newswire | Jun 8, 2023
News Release: Roosevelt, AZ -Tonto National Monument will implement fire restrictions beginning Thursday June 8, 2023. These restrictions coincide with similar restrictions going into effect on other public lands in southern Arizona. The fire restrictions prohibit the following acts.
Waterton-Glacier Announce Reopening of Goat Haunt
By Interior Newswire | Jun 8, 2023
News Release: WEST GLACIER, Mont. [June 7, 2023] - Today, Waterton Lakes National Park (Alberta, Canada) and Glacier National Park (Montana, USA) announce that pedestrian and watercraft cross-border travel between the parks will reopen for the 2023 season.
Constitution Hall John Brown
By Interior Newswire | Jun 8, 2023
News Release: Just before he was hanged for treason in December 1859, Brown wrote in a letter, “I, John Brown, am now quite certain, that the crimes of this guilty land will never be purged away, but with blood." Brown’s hatred of slavery led him and his five sons to Kansas, where Brown made good on his belief that...
Interior Department discusses Public Meeting of the National Geospatial Advisory Committee on June 7
By Interior Newswire | Jun 8, 2023
The US Interior Department published a two page notice on June 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Interior Department discusses Notice of Public Meeting of the Western Oregon Resource Advisory Council on June 7
By Interior Newswire | Jun 8, 2023
The US Interior Department published a one page notice on June 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Army Corps of Engineers waives day use fees at recreation areas in observance of Army Corps of Engineers Birthday and Juneteenth Celebration
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 8, 2023
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has announced that it will waive day use fees at more than 2,850 USACE-operated recreation areas nationwide in observance of the USACE birthday, June 16, and Juneteenth National Independence Day, June 19.
Corps of Engineers identifies Little Lake Harbor as critical need for dredging
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 8, 2023
he U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District identifies Little Lake Harbor, located near Newberry, Michigan, as a critical need for dredging due to significant shoaling and shoreline flooding.
Chesapeake Heritage & Visitor Center
By Interior Newswire | Jun 8, 2023
News Release: The Chesapeake Heritage & Visitor Center is located on Kent Island in Queen Anne’s County, MD and acquaints visitors with Chesapeake Bay experiences in the region. The center itself is home to the Chesapeake Legacy Museum which features exhibits that focus on the history, heritage, and culture of the area. One exhibit also displays a quarterly rotating art series, featuring artwork from local artists.
Over two hundred new citizens to be naturalized at Mount Rushmore
By Interior Newswire | Jun 8, 2023
News Release: KEYSTONE, SD - On June 14, 2023, Mount Rushmore National Memorial will host a Naturalization Ceremony in honor of Flag Day. The National Park Service, the U.S. District Court for the District of South Dakota and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services will welcome more than 200 people from over 60 countries.
NPS to Re-Issue Request for Proposals for Hyde Park Drive-In
By Interior Newswire | Jun 8, 2023
News Release: National Park Service News Release. Release Date: June 5, 2023 Contact: Amy Bracewell, 845-444-9152, amy_bracewell@nps.gov. NPS to Re-Issue Request for Proposals for Hyde Park Drive-In. Hyde Park - After issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) in February, 2023 to lease, operate, and maintain the Hyde...
FY 2023 Grants totaling $1,608,516 from Interior’s Office of Insular Affairs to Support Financial Management in the Northern Mariana Islands
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 8, 2023
The U.S. Department of the Interior’s Office of Insular Affairs has announced $1,608,516 in fiscal year 2023 (FY23) Technical Assistance Program grant funding that will help address financial management concerns and support the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI).