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History comes to life at this historic park. Plan a national park trip to the scene of the end of the Civil War and experience history with your family.

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The Boston Harbor Islands National Park unit includes 34 islands situated within the Greater Boston shoreline, where visitors can see a Civil War era fort.

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Boston National Historical Park tells the story of the events that led to the American Revolution, including many sites found along the Freedom Trail.

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Jamestown and Yorktown mark the beginning and end of Colonial America, and Colonial National Historical Park covers it all, from Settlement to Revolution.

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Experience this military park that encompasses four major Civil War battlefields and preserves the historic buildings associated with them.

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Visit the birthplace of first founding father George Washington, preserved in the heart of Washington's plantation and the Washington Family Burial Ground.

John F. Kennedy National Historic Site takes visitors back in time to experience the roots of one of the nation's most prolific leaders in Presidential history.

Red brick Victorian home with white and green awnings in the winter, the sidewalk lined with snow-topped evergreen bushes

Tour Maggie Walker's historic Richmond home and learn about her role in civil rights and empowerment for African Americans.

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Located just outside Washington, D.C. in the Virginia countryside, the site of the Battle of Bull Run features ranger tours and Civil War reenactments.

New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park

New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park, which preserves whaling artifacts, offers guided tours and education programs.

Petersburg National Monument park and grassy plain

Petersburg National Battlefield, which honors the U.S. Colored Troops who fought in the Civil War, is the site of Gen. Robert E. Lee's surrender.

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Prince William Forest Park, known for its woods and streams, welcomes campers, hikers, bikers and nature lovers to learn park history and enjoy events.

cannon against sunset on battlefield

Richmond, Virginia was at the heart of the American Civil War. The Battlefield Park includes the Confederacy's largest hospital and miles of original forts.

old boat with masts but no sails displayed

Salem Maritime National Historic Site marks the port U.S. Ships exited when carrying cargo from the West to Asia, and includes ship and walking tours.

Saugus Iron Works buildings covered in winter snow

Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site, where European iron makers integrated into America, includes water wheels, hot forges, mills, and a 17th century home.

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Hiking along the Appalachian Trail, fly-fishing, and rafting are just some of the possible activities in this national park near Washington, D.C.

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Springfield Armory National Historic Site is the nation's first armory, and holds the world's largest collection of U.S. military small arms.

Image of Wolf Trap National Park Theatre Stage and Grass

Located in Virginia, Wolf Trap combines cultural and natural resources for the community and nation to enjoy, including concerts.