Labor History in American National Parks
The NPS staff is leading the charge in the study of labor history. Employees of the agency are working closely with academics at Hampton National ...
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October 9, 2022
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18th Century Baltimore’s American Ice Company
Baltimore's first large-scale ice plant opened its door in 1825. To try to keep up with the growing demand for ice, huge ice storage facilities were constructed
October 9, 2022
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National Home of Carpenters and Joiners of America
The "Carpenters and Joiners Home America " was a retirement residence for members of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America when it was finished and dedicated in…
October 8, 2022
THE BATTLE OF PELELIU 1898
A labyrinth of rocky walls, hills, crags, forests, and tunnels make up Peleliu Island. The Japanese had fortified the island with formidable defenses. Japanese forces were able to move covertly…
October 5, 2022
A Leader of Robert Peary to the Pole
Robert Peary receives all the praise (and lots of justifiable doubt) for being the first person to reach the North Pole, but if it hadn't been for the daring master…
October 5, 2022
Starting an improvement project at the Statue of Liberty National Monument
The historic fort that supports the Statue of Liberty and its pedestal will be fixed up with the help of a $22 million construction contract from the National Park Service.…
October 5, 2022
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Missouri State Prison: The bloodiest 47 acres in America
During the 1800s, as America grew westward, additional jail facilities became necessary. The Missouri State Penitentiary, the biggest and most effective maximum security prison in the region, provided the solution…
October 4, 2022
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