National Capital
- 2013 –
George Gordon Meade Memorial: Sculpted by
Charles Grafly, the memorial to Gen.
George G. Meade, commander of the
Union Army at
Gettysburg, was dedicated in 1927. It stands along
Pennsylvania Avenue, the route of the
Grand Review of Union troops that General Meade led on May 23, 1865.
- 2014 –
Lyndon Baines Johnson Memorial Grove on the Potomac: President
Johnson came here when he needed to escape the stress of building a
Great Society. After he died, his wife chose this place for his memorial. A landscape of white pines and a granite monolith honors his legacy of social justice.
- 2016 –
John Paul Jones Memorial: On
September 23, 1779, Captain
Jones, our first great naval hero, snatched victory from the jaws of defeat, replying to British entreaties to surrender with the famous reply: "I have not yet begun to fight!" On April 17, 1912, Admiral
George Dewey unveiled this work by sculptor
Charles Niehaus.
- 2017 –
Belmont–Paul Women's Equality National Monument: Home to the
National Woman's Party (NWP) since 1929, the museum explores the struggle for equality. The NWP fought for a constitutional amendment enfranchising women. The NWP also drafted the yet to be adopted
Equal Rights Amendment in 1923.
- 2018 –
Vietnam Women's Memorial: The memorial celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2018. Located beside the
Vietnam Veterans Memorial, it honors women's service in
Vietnam. Sculptor
Glenna Goodacre designed the bronze memorial. The "sculpture in the round" portrays three women, one of whom is caring for a wounded soldier.
- 2019 –
President's Park preserves the park lands surrounding the
White House. It is comprised of approximately 82 acres and is home for many significant statues, memorials, and structures, including
Lafayette Park, named for General
Marquis de Lafayette. The park is used for recreation, relaxation, and public expression.
- 2020 –
Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail is a network of trails linking the mountains of
Pennsylvania to the tidewaters of the
Potomac River. The theme of an east-west corridor links the history, transportation, and technology of the river. Visitors can explore this scenic and historic corridor by foot, bike, horse, or boat.
- 2021 – The
Dwight David Eisenhower Memorial honors the 34th President of the U.S., who served from 1953 to 1961. The memorial also recognizes
Eisenhower's military service, particularly his leadership during
WWII as
Supreme Commander of the
Allied Expeditionary Force in Europe.
- 2022 –
Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic Site: In 1922, Dr.
Woodson purchased this red brick rowhome and launched a movement to combat racism and instill pride in the Black community by publishing the historical achievements of African Americans. He created Negro History Week (today,
Black History Month) here in 1926.
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Southeast
- 2013 –
De Soto National Memorial: Located on the shores of
Tampa Bay, this site commemorates
Spanish
conquistador
Hernando de Soto's 1539 expedition. His journey lasted over four years and covered approximately 4,000 miles. It would help shape the history of the United States.
- 2014 –
Horseshoe Bend National Military Park observes the 200th anniversary of the
Battle of the Horseshoe in March 2014. The park preserves the site of the final battle of the
Creek War, a war fought between United States forces and the
Red Stick faction of the
Creek Nation.
- 2016 –
Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park celebrates its 100th anniversary in 2016. The Lincoln Farm Association created the park using funds from individual donations from the American public. Today, the Knob Creek cabin stands in the park as a reminder of
Abraham Lincoln's early childhood.
- 2017 –
Guilford Courthouse National Military Park preserves the site of the March 15, 1781
Battle of Guilford Court House where British forces "met with a defeat in a victory." In 1917, Guilford Courthouse NMP became the first Revolutionary War battlefield preserved by the National Park Service.
- 2018 –
Biscayne National Park celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2018. The park protects mangrove forests,
Biscayne Bay's clear shallow waters, the northernmost
Florida Keys, part of the world's third-longest
coral reef, and evidence of 10,000 years of human history. Visitors can boat, snorkel, camp, and watch wildlife.
- 2019 –
Cape Hatteras National Seashore was established by Congress as our nation's first
national seashore. The dynamic 70-mile stretch of barrier islands was shaped by forces of water, wind, and storms. This ever-changing seashore offers much to experience including fishing, beaches, and lighthouses.
- 2020 –
Jimmy Carter National Historical Site provides a rare opportunity to walk through the life of a former
president and
first lady, from birth to present day. The rural southern culture of
Plains, GA had a large influence on both the personal character and political policies of the 39th president of the United States.
- 2021 –
Virgin Islands Coral Reef National Monument protects coastal mangroves, coral reefs, sea grass beds and thousands of species from microscopic plankton to great whales, from the bays of Hurricane Hole to the marine bottom communities surrounding the island of
St. John and
Virgin Islands National Park.
- 2022 –
Cape Lookout National Seashore: Nestled along the eastern coast of
North Carolina, the seashore is one of the few locations on the
Atlantic coast where visitors can experience an undeveloped barrier island environment. The seashore is only accessible by boat and is home to a wide variety of wildlife, from sea turtles to wild horses.
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