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Ulysses S. Grant III
By Interior Newswire | Sep 3, 2023
News Release: Ulysses Simpson Grant III was born to Frederick Dent Grant and Ida Marie Honore Grant on July 4, 1881. His father was the son of Union Civil War general and 18th president of the United Stats, Ulysses Simpson Grant. His parents named him for his grandfather.
Oakland Main House Enslaved Nanny’s Room
By Interior Newswire | Sep 3, 2023
News Release: From 1821 until the end of the Civil War, many enslaved individuals worked in the house cooking and serving meals, cleaning, attending family members, and caring for the children. Venus, an enslaved cook, Martha Ann, an enslaved laundress, and others unidentified lived in cabins behind the house. The...
Featured Storytellers Announced for 31st Annual Haunting in the Hills Storytelling Festival
By Interior Newswire | Sep 3, 2023
News Release: Get ready for a day filled with enchanting tales, soul-stirring music, vibrant crafts, food, and more at the 31st annual "Haunting in the Hills" Storytelling Festival. This special event is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 16, from 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM (ET) at Bandy Creek Visitor Center area.
Obstruction Point Road closing after Eagle Point Fire grows to approximately 50 acres
By Interior Newswire | Sep 3, 2023
News Release: Port Angeles, Wash. - After dry conditions yesterday and today, the Eagle Point Fire grew significantly this afternoon. It is estimated to be 50 acres in size, but after mapping, a more accurate size will be determined. Due to the significant growth of this fire, the Obstruction Point Road will be closed...
Secretary Haaland Highlights Accessibility, Sustainability Projects in New Mexico
By Interior Newswire | Sep 3, 2023
News Release: SAN ACACIA, N.M. - Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland today visited three sites across New Mexico to highlight how federal investments are helping improve infrastructure on public lands, invest in local economies, and ensure that public lands are ready to meet the challenges of climate change. During ...
Biden-Harris Administration Holds First-Ever Gulf of Mexico Offshore Wind Energy Auction
By Interior Newswire | Sep 3, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - The Department of the Interior today held the first-ever offshore wind energy auction for the Gulf of Mexico region, resulting in one lease area receiving a high bid of $5.6 million. RWE Offshore US Gulf, LLC was the winner of the Lake Charles Lease Area, which has the potential to generate approximately 1.24 gigawatts of offshore wind energy capacity and power nearly 435,400 homes with clean, renewable energy.
Fall Operations at Craters of the Moon (Arco,)
By Interior Newswire | Sep 3, 2023
News Release: ARCO, ID, Craters of the Moon National Monument & Preserve has started its fall season operations. The Robert Limbert Visitor Center and Natural History Association Bookstore are open daily from 9 am to 4:30 pm. Park films are available on request.
Musicians Announced for 31st Annual Haunting in the Hills Storytelling Festival
By Interior Newswire | Sep 3, 2023
News Release: Mark your calendars for the highly anticipated 31st annual Haunting in the Hills Storytelling Festival, set to unfold on Saturday, Sept. 16, from 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM (ET) at Bandy Creek Visitor Center area. Joins us for an evening of enchanting live performances, captivating stories, and vibrant cultural experiences.
Peirce Shoemaker
By Interior Newswire | Sep 3, 2023
News Release: Peirce Shoemaker was the eldest son of David Shoemaker and Abigail Peirce Shoemaker. His father died when Peirce was around four years old.
Jay Johnson Morrow
By Interior Newswire | Sep 3, 2023
News Release: Jay Johnson Morrow was born in West Virginia in 1870. He attended the United States Military Academy at West Point and graduated in 1891. His position in the class allowed him to join the Army Corps of Engineers. He returned to West Point to teach engineering in 1895.
Charles Carroll Glover, Jr.
By Interior Newswire | Sep 3, 2023
News Release: Early life and education. Charles Carroll Glover Junior was the son of Annie Cunningham Poor Glover and banker, philanthropist, and developer Charles Carroll Glover, Sr.He followed in his father's footsteps and became a banker and philanthropist in Washington, DC. He was educated at Yale, where he received...
Shenandoah National Park missing person search concluded
By Interior Newswire | Sep 3, 2023
News Release: LURAY, VA - Search operations for missing person Jerry Bailey have concluded after successfully locating him with combined efforts of Shenandoah National Park and Virginia Department of Emergency Management.
Obed Wild & Scenic River Announces 2023 Photo Contest Winners
By Interior Newswire | Sep 3, 2023
News Release: The National Park Service announces the winners of the 2023 Obed Wild and Scenic River photo contest. Photographers were invited to submit striking digital images highlighting the spectacular views, dark night skies, recreational opportunities, and diversity of life in the park. Entries to the contest were judged by members of the Southern Appalachian Nature Photographers.
Plane Crash Rescue Shifts to a Recovery Effort at Wrangell-St. Elias National Park
By Interior Newswire | Sep 3, 2023
News Release: COPPER CENTER, AK - Rescue efforts for a passenger and pilot in a downed plane in the southern part of Wrangell St. Elias National Park have shifted to a recovery effort today. Due to difficult terrain, extremely remote location, and developing winter conditions, it is expected that recovery efforts may take an extended period of time.
Big South Fork Announces Demonstrators for 31st Annual Haunting in the Hills Storytelling Festival
By Interior Newswire | Sep 3, 2023
News Release: As part of the festivities for the 31st Annual Haunting in the Hills Storytelling Festival on Saturday, Sept. 16, attendees are invited to immerse themselves in a series of captivating craft demonstrations deeply rooted in Appalachian culture and history.
Biden-Harris Administration Celebrates Groundbreaking of New SunZia Transmission Line That Will Deliver Clean, Reliable, Affordable Energy to Millions of Americans
By Interior Newswire | Sep 3, 2023
News Release: CORONA, N.M. - Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland and Senior Advisor to the President John Podesta joined federal, state and community leaders today to celebrate the groundbreaking of the SunZia Transmission Project. When completed, this project will transport up to 4,500 megawatts of primarily renewable energy from New Mexico to markets in Arizona and California, furthering the Biden-Harris administration’s historic climate and clean energy goals.
Guided Bird Walk with Dr Chuck Nicholson, September 16 at Big South Fork
By Interior Newswire | Sep 3, 2023
News Release: This Sept. 16, at 8:00 AM (ET), don't miss the unique opportunity to explore the lush landscapes of the Cumberland Plateau in Tennessee, guided by Dr. Charles Nicholson. The walk will begin at the Bandy Creek swimming pool at Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area and promises to be an easy, enjoyable experience for all ages.
Week ending Aug. 19: Interior Department publishes 27 notices
By Interior Newswire | Sep 3, 2023
There were 27 notices published by the Interior Department in week ending Aug. 19, according to the Federal Register.
Final Oil and Gas Lease to be Relinquished in Montana’s Badger-Two Medicine Area
By Interior Newswire | Sep 3, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - The Departments of the Interior and Agriculture today announced that, as part of a settlement with the sole remaining lessee, the final federal oil and gas lease in the Badger-Two Medicine area will be relinquished. This significant milestone, decades in the making, will help ensure that the natural and cultural resources on the ancestral homelands of the Blackfeet Nation are protected.
The Twenty-Fifth Infantry Bicycle Corps
By Interior Newswire | Sep 2, 2023
News Release: In the 1870s, bicycles became one of the most popular modes of transportation in the world. They allowed travelers to easily move through both the city and countryside. Their affordability, comfort, and use in competitions added to their popularity.