Free Sept. 17 event combines flood protection, aviation history, ancient geology and recreation
The Miami Conservancy District and the National Park Service present a special tour of Huffman Dam with a Wright "B" Flyover.
Official NPS sourcePERMANENT NPS STORY ARCHIVE
Travel Archive
Organized by publication date and destination. Each story retains its permanent State & Nation address and official NPS source.
2026-09-04
1 STORIES2026-08-25
1 STORIESVance Noles Selected as William Howard Taft National Historic Site Superintendent
The National Park Service announces the selection of Vance Noles as the new superintendent of William Howard Taft National Historic Site. He currently serves as chief ranger at Richmond National Battlefield Park and Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site in Richmond, Virginia, and will take on his new role this fall.
Official NPS source2026-08-17
1 STORIESCuyahoga Valley National Park to temporarily close Towpath Trail section for boardwalk replacement
Cuyahoga Valley National Park will temporarily close the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail between Boston Trailhead and Lock 29 in Peninsula from August 24 to November 20. The park anticipates re-opening the section between Lock 29 and the railroad tunnel, about 0.75 mile north of Peninsula, by early September. The rest of the section will remain closed for the duration of the project.
Official NPS source2026-02-05
1 STORIESNational Park Service seeks volunteers
Cuyahoga Valley National Park is hosting a volunteer open house on Saturday, February 28 at Happy Days Lodge in Peninsula. Attendees can find out more about various volunteer opportunities.
Official NPS source2025-09-29
1 STORIESNational Park Service to conduct prescribed fires
The National Park Service will conduct prescribed fires at four locations in Cuyahoga Valley National Park, when conditions allow, between October 1, 2025, and April 30, 2026. NPS will burn a total area of approximately 198 acres.
Official NPS source2025-07-10
1 STORIESNational Park Service and Summit Metro Parks Partner for New Cuyahoga River Access
On July 10, 2025 Cuyahoga Valley National Park opened a new access location along the Cuyahoga River, in partnership with Summit Metro Parks.
Official NPS source2025-05-15
1 STORIESPerry's Victory and International Peace Memorial News Release
The National Park Service recently awarded a contract to restore the upper plaza at Perry's Victory and International Peace Memorial. This significant investment from the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA) Legacy Restoration Fund will address critical infrastructure and safety needs and improve the visitor experience.
Official NPS source2025-02-20
1 STORIESNational Park Service to temporarily close Towpath Trail section to install new Brandywine Creek culvert
Cuyahoga Valley National Park will temporarily close the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail between Red Lock Trailhead and Brandywine Creek from Monday, March 3, to Friday, May 2, 2025.
Official NPS source2025-02-14
1 STORIESJames A. Garfield National Historic Site hosts Presidents' Day Event
James A. Garfield National Historic Site has scheduled its annual Presidents’ Day (also known as Washington’s Birthday) event for Monday, February 17, 2025 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Official NPS source2025-02-03
1 STORIESCharles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument Announces Adjusted Hours of Operation
The historic home and museum at Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument will resume its regular operating hours on Friday, January 31, 2025. Operations will run five days a week, Wednesday through Sunday from 9 A.M. to 4:30 P.M.
Official NPS source2024-12-22
1 STORIESCuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad incident statement
On Saturday, December 21, 2024, a Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad train derailed near Peninsula. Three cars came off the tracks but remained upright. There were no injuries reported among the 588 passengers and crew members on board. The incident is under investigation.
Official NPS source2024-12-09
1 STORIESCelebrate the Holidays at the Paul Laurence Dunbar House
Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park and the University of Dayton Department of Music are proud to present “A Dunbar Christmas” at the Paul Laurence Dunbar House and Visitor Center.
Official NPS source2024-11-21
1 STORIESJames A. Garfield National Historic Site hosts 'Winter Evening at Lawnfield' program
James A. Garfield National Historic Site in Mentor is pleased to announce a special holiday-themed program Saturday, December 7. “A Winter Evening at Lawnfield” will be held in the site’s Visitor Center auditorium.
Official NPS source2024-11-03
1 STORIESCharles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument Winter Visitor Hours
The historic home and museum at Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument will shift to winter hours closed on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays starting November 8, 2024. The home and museum will be open to the public from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Friday through Sunday. The museum includes exhibits on the life and legacy of Brigadier General Charles Young, the third African American graduate of West Point and the highest-ranking African American officer in the U.S. Army until his death in 1922, and the Buffalo Soldiers from 1866 through the Korean War.
Official NPS source2024-10-28
1 STORIESPark Rangers to Support FEMA in Hurricane-Impacted Zones
Wright Dunbar Interpretive Center will adjust days of operation to a Wednesday - Sunday schedule while staff are supporting recovery and relief efforts as a result of the catastrophic impacts of hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Official NPS source2024-10-25
1 STORIESWinter Hours Begin November 1st
Starting November 1, 2024 winter hours at First Ladies National Historic Site begin. The site will be open Thursday – Saturday 9 am – 4 pm from November 1st through April 30. Click here to learn more.
Official NPS source2024-09-30
1 STORIESCompletion of Seawall
During the summer of 2024 Perry’s Victory and International Memorial saw the completion of the project to rehabilitate and rebuild the aging seawall that protects the Memorial. Construction work begin back in April of 2022 and concluded in July of 2024.
Official NPS source2024-09-20
1 STORIESDayton’s National Park to celebrate centennial of Air Races
Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park will host an event at the Huffman Prairie to commemorate the International Air Races and aviation history in Dayton.
Official NPS source2024-09-07
1 STORIESWilliam Howard Taft National Historic Site Announces Reduced Operational Hours
William Howard Taft National Historic Site will begin 4-day operations effective October 7, 2024. The site will operate Thursdays through Sundays from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Interior park facilities will be closed to the public Monday through Wednesday; exterior park grounds will remain open daily.
Official NPS source2024-08-19
1 STORIESPark Ranger to Sing National Anthem at Dayton Dragon's Game
Park Ranger to sing national anthem in celebration of National Aviation Day.
Official NPS source2024-07-12
1 STORIESHayes Presidential and First Ladies partner for program on connections between Presidents Hayes and McKinley
Join Dave Huthmacher, volunteer historic interpreter at the First Ladies National Historic Site, and Josh Dubbert, historian at the Hayes Presidential Library & Museums, for a conversation about the relationship of two future presidents who forged a bond of brotherhood in war that would last a lifetime at 1 p.m. Friday, July 26, at the First Ladies National Historic Site in Canton, Ohio.
Official NPS source2024-07-08
1 STORIESTerrain360 and the National Park Service-Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail Embark on a Historic Mapping Expedition of the Yellowstone River
In a groundbreaking collaboration, Terrain360, the National Park Service’s (NPS) Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail, and the Lewis and Clark Trust, Inc. is proud to announce a project that aims to map a portion of the Yellowstone River. The mapping will use state-of-the art 360° ultra-high-definition spherical imagery to capture 507 miles of river starting just south of Livingston, Montana to the confluence of the Missouri-Yellowstone Rivers. This monumental endeavor will generate over 1 million ultra-high-resolution images, providing an unparalleled view of this historically significant river.
Official NPS source2024-06-20
1 STORIESU.S. Poet Laureate Ada Limón to visit Cuyahoga Valley National Park as part of “You Are Here: Poetry in Parks” project
On July 12 at 6 pm, Cuyahoga Valley National Park will host the 24th U.S. Poet Laureate Ada Limón for a special event. Seven national parks, including Cuyahoga Valley, were selected by Limón to be part of her signature project “You are Here: Poetry in Parks.” In each park, a picnic table transformed into a work of public art will be unveiled.
Official NPS source2024-06-18
1 STORIESFriday Evening Hours Begin July 5th
Starting July 5, 2024, Friday Evening Hours will begin at First Ladies National Historic Site. The site will remain open on Friday nights till 8 pm from July 5th through August 9th. Click here to learn more.
Official NPS source2024-06-14
1 STORIESCuyahoga Valley National Park riverbank stabilization is making progress
Cuyahoga Valley National Park (CVNP) will close the Lock 29 parking lot and river access in Peninsula June 24 to December 1, 2024, while a contractor completes riverbank stabilization work. Parking will be available at other nearby locations and visitors will still have access to the Towpath Trail and amenities in the Village of Peninsula.
Official NPS source2024-06-10
1 STORIESCuyahoga Valley National Park and Dartmoor National Park become international sister parks
Cuyahoga Valley National Park (CVNP) hosted leadership of Dartmoor National Park in the United Kingdom June 4-8. The highlight of the week was a signing ceremony on June 6 for an international Sister Park arrangement.
Official NPS source2024-06-06
1 STORIESNational Park Service temporarily closes Towpath Trail section for repairs
Cuyahoga Valley National Park has closed the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail between Station Road Bridge Trailhead in Brecksville and Frazee House in Valley View through 6 pm Friday June 28. This will be a full closure. The trail will not be open during evenings and weekends. No detour is available.
Official NPS source2024-06-05
1 STORIESJames A. Garfield National Historic Site hosting Garfield biography Author
The National Park Service staff of James A. Garfield National Historic Site in Mentor is pleased to announce a special event with author C.W. Goodyear at 2 p.m. on Sunday, June 16, 2024.
Official NPS source2024-05-30
1 STORIESMusic will be in the air this summer at the James A. Garfield National Historic Site
James A. Garfield National Historic Site in Mentor will host five more free outdoor concerts this summer.
Official NPS source2024-05-24
1 STORIESSummer Hours and Programs at Mound City Group
The park has released the 2024 summer operational hours schedule and programs for the Mound City Group visitor center.
Official NPS source2024-05-17
1 STORIESCuyahoga Valley National Park continues riverbank stabilization
Riverbank stabilization work is moving to a section of the Towpath Trail south of Station Road Bridge Trailhead. May 22 the trail to the north will be open and a .5-mile section to the south will close weekdays through August 2.
Official NPS source2024-05-14
1 STORIESJames A. Garfield National Historic Site hosting 6 free concerts this summer
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The staff of James A. Garfield National Historic Site in Mentor is pleased to announce that it will host six free outdoor concerts this summer.
Official NPS source2024-05-07
1 STORIESJames A. Garfield National Historic Site Leader to give keynote address at Memorial Day Ceremony
The National Park Service is pleased to announce that Todd Arrington, Site Manager of James A. Garfield National Historic Site, will deliver the keynote address at the City of Mentor’s 2024 Memorial Day ceremony. The ceremony will take place in Mentor Municipal Cemetery (6681 Hopkins Road in Mentor, Ohio) at 10 a.m. on Monday, May 27.
Official NPS source2024-04-19
1 STORIESSummer Hours Begin May 1st
Starting May 1, 2024 Summer Hours at First Ladies National Historic Site begin. The site will be open Tuesday – Saturday 9 am – 4 pm from May 1st through October 31st. Click here to learn more.
Official NPS source2024-04-16
1 STORIESLewis and Clark National Historic Trail 2023 Annual Report Released
Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail has released its 2023 Annual Report. The report documents a year of work with partners across the U.S. to commemorate and protect the 4,900-mile-long historic route of the Lewis and Clark Expedition.
Official NPS source2024-04-10
1 STORIESCharles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument Historic Home Reopening April 15, 2024
Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument is proud to announce the reopening of the historic Young family home on Monday, April 15, 2024, after completing an over two-year $3.1 million dollar restoration.
Official NPS source2024-03-12
1 STORIESSpecial Event Honors 160th Birthday of General Charles Young
On Saturday, March 9th, 2024, the park celebrated the 160th anniversary of Brigadier General Charles Young's birth at the National Afro-American Museum and Cultural Center with friends and partners. The park also presented this year's Trailblazer Award during the event.
Official NPS source2024-03-08
1 STORIESVolunteer Training Opportunity
Hopewell Culture National Historical Park is seeking pairs of volunteers to assist in removing the invasive garlic mustard from areas at Mound City Group during the month of April.
Official NPS source2024-03-07
1 STORIESEaster Egg Hunt at William Howard Taft Boyhood Home
Join us at the boyhood home of President William Howard Taft on Saturday, March 30th, 2024 for the park's annual Easter egg hunt. There will be two hunts for different age groups, both hosted by the Easter Bunny.
Official NPS source2024-03-05
1 STORIESDayton’s National Park to Celebrate Total Eclipse
Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park is excited to host watch parties at several of locations for the total solar eclipse on Monday, April 8, 2024.
Official NPS source2024-02-27
1 STORIES325.5 million visits to national parks in 2023, 2.86 million visits at Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Last week, the National Park Service announced that 400 national parks reported a total of 325.5 million visits in 2023, an increase of 13 million or 4% over 2022. Cuyahoga Valley National Park reported 2.86 million visits.
Official NPS source2024-01-30
2 STORIESJames A. Garfield National Historic Site Hosting Annual Presidents’ Day Event
James A. Garfield National Historic Site is pleased to announce that its annual Presidents’ Day event will be held on Monday, February 19 from 11 am – 3 pm.
Official NPS sourceCommemorate Black History Month
During the month of February, Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park invites you to join us for special presentations held each Saturday in celebration of Black History Month. Topics will range from an exploration of Dunbar’s musical collaborators on Broadway, the inspiration Paul found from his loved-ones, and how his body of work was shared after his death.
Official NPS source2023-12-07
1 STORIESThree national scenic trails designated as units of the National Park System
Three national scenic trails have become the country’s newest national parks, raising the total number of existing parks from 425 to 428. The Ice Age, New England, and North Country national scenic trails, all previously established by Congress and administered by the National Park Service as part of the National Trails System, are now also recognized as units of the National Park System.
Official NPS source2023-11-10
1 STORIESDayton Aviation Heritage National Historic Park Announces 2023-2024 Winter Hours
Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historic Park will temporarily close the Huffman Prairie Flying Field Interpretive Center beginning on November 15, 2023. While the interior park facilities will be closed, the grounds of the Wright Memorial and the Huffman Prairie Flying Field will remain open to the public dawn to dusk.
Official NPS source2023-11-07
1 STORIESEnjoy “A Winter Evening at Lawnfield” at James A. Garfield National Historic Site
James A. Garfield National Historic Site in Mentor is pleased to announce a special holiday-themed program at 6 p.m. on Saturday, December 9. “A Winter Evening at Lawnfield” will be held in the site’s visitor center auditorium.
Official NPS source2023-10-25
2 STORIESWilliam Howard Taft NHS New Winter Hours of Operation
The park will begin new winter days and hours of operation in November 2023. During the new winter operating schedule, the park will have limited hours and will be closed on certain days of the week. Winter operations will run through the middle of February 2024.
Official NPS sourceHistoric Setzer and Hoover Block Buildings Damaged in Car Crash
Single-car accident damages Wright brothers print shop.
Official NPS source2023-10-17
1 STORIESTemporary Pause of In-Person Services at the Park
Beginning Friday, October 27th, in-person visitor services will end at the Payne Theological Seminary Library. The temporary pause of in-person visitor services will remain in effect until renovations to the Young home are complete.
Official NPS source2023-10-10
1 STORIESWinter hours announced
James A. Garfield National Historic Site will begin its winter hours of operation on Wednesday, November 1, 2023. The Site’s winter hours will be Friday-Saturday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. The Site’s buildings will be closed to the public Monday-Thursday; the grounds will be open daily, including on days the buildings are closed.
Official NPS source2023-09-25
1 STORIESCommemorations Planned for Ohio's First World Heritage Site
The National Park Service and the Ohio History Connection are planning multiple events to commemorate the Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks being inscribed as Ohio’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site on September 19.
Official NPS source2023-09-21
1 STORIESHopewell Ceremonial Earthworks in Ohio now Nation’s 25th World Heritage Site
On Tuesday, Sept. 19 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the UNESCO World Heritage Committee came to a consensus decision to include the Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks as a World Heritage Site. The group of eight ancient earthwork sites is in southern Ohio; five of the earthwork sites are managed by the National Park Service and three are managed by the Ohio History Connection.
Official NPS source2023-09-11
1 STORIESLearn about 1800s medical practices
Park Guide Tara Bostater of Canton’s First Ladies National Historic Site will be on hand to present "A Medical Journey: 1800s Medical Practices through the Eyes of the McKinleys." The event is at 12 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 16.
Official NPS source2023-09-07
1 STORIESLearn about the connections between Garfield and the Buffalo Soldiers
Arizona-based historian and writer Sharon Kennedy will visit Mentor, Ohio to speak at Mentor Public Library at 12 p.m. on Wednesday, September 13. Her talk will be part of the joint “Leaders and Legacies of the Civil War Era” program series hosted monthly by the Library and James A. Garfield National Historic Site.
Official NPS source2023-09-05
1 STORIES“An Evening with Edgar Allan Poe” Returns
James A. Garfield National Historic Site is excited to announce that its popular “An Evening with Edgar Allan Poe” event will return in October. Baltimore-based actor David Keltz, the nation’s foremost Poe presenter, will again take the stage as one of President and Mrs. James A. Garfield’s favorite fiction authors: Edgar Allan Poe.
Official NPS source2023-08-25
1 STORIESArchbishop Hoban High School student group wins national award for outstanding volunteer service
BRECKSVILLE, Ohio - Cuyahoga Valley National Park (CVNP) is proud to announce that a dedicated group of students and their teacher, Candace Bates, from Archbishop Hoban High School Center for Sustainability in Akron have been awarded the 2022 George and Helen Hartzog Award for Outstanding Volunteer Service in the Impact Award Team Category.
Official NPS source2023-08-24
1 STORIES'KIDShakes' coming to Garfield site on Sept. 2
The Cleveland Shakespeare Festival is bringing a special program for children and families to the James A. Garfield National Historic Site. “KIDShakes” will take place on the lawn at 11 a.m. on Saturday, September 2.
Official NPS source2023-08-10
1 STORIESThe Great Geauga County Fair Band to perform Aug. 19
The National Park Service staff of James A. Garfield National Historic Site in Mentor is pleased to announce its final free outdoor concert of the summer. At 2 p.m. on Saturday, August 19, the site will host the Great Geauga County Fair Band.
Official NPS source2023-08-09
1 STORIESOff Season Hours Begin August 13
Starting August 13 Off Season Hours at First Ladies National Historic Site Begin. The Site will be open Thursday- Saturday 9am- 4pm from August 13- April 30. Click here to learn more.
Official NPS source2023-08-08
1 STORIESBipartisan Infrastructure Law to invest $150,000 in restoration and resilience in Hopewell Culture
Hopewell Culture National Historical Park will implement two projects this year with $150,000 from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
Official NPS source2023-08-01
1 STORIESLake Effect Concert Band to perform Aug. 5
At 2 p.m. this Saturday, August 5, the Garfield National Historic Site in Mentor will host the Lake Effect Concert Band, part of the Snowbelt Musical Arts Association in Chardon.
Official NPS source2023-07-26
1 STORIESLakeland Civic Band to play this Sunday
James A. Garfield National Historic Site in Mentor is pleased to announce that the Lakeland Civic Band of Lakeland Community College will play a free outdoor concert on the grounds behind President Garfield’s home at 2 p.m. this Sunday, July 30. This will be the Garfield site’s second of four outdoor concerts this summer. The public is invited to come enjoy the live music.
Official NPS source2023-07-25
1 STORIESCleveland Shakespeare Festival performing this Saturday
The National Park Service is pleased to announce that the Cleveland Shakespeare Festival will perform Measure for Measure on the grounds of Mentor’s James A. Garfield National Historic Site at 7 p.m. this Saturday, July 29. The performance is free of charge and open to the public.
Official NPS source2023-07-14
1 STORIESFirst Ladies NHS to host Living History Program
First Ladies National Historic Site is excited to host living history interpreter Debbie Weinkamer for her program “Life after President Garfield”. This program will be available at the Education Center on July 28 at 11:00 AM and again at 1:00 PM.
Official NPS source2023-07-05
1 STORIESNaturalization program set for July 7
James A. Garfield National Historic Site will host a naturalization ceremony at 10 a.m. Friday, July 7.
Official NPS source2023-06-23
1 STORIESCleveland Shakespeare Festival to perform twice this summer
The National Park Service is pleased to announce that the Cleveland Shakespeare Festival (CSF) will present two outdoor performances of Shakespeare plays this summer on the grounds of James A. Garfield National Historic Site. Both performances will be free and open to the public.
Official NPS source2023-06-21
1 STORIESTwo summer naturalization programs to be held this summer
James A. Garfield Historic Site will host two naturalization ceremonies this summer.
Official NPS source2023-06-15
1 STORIESMegan Parde selected as site manager of First Ladies National Historic Site
National Park Service (NPS) Regional Director Bert Frost announced the selection of Megan Parde as the new site manager of First Ladies National Historic Site in Ohio. Parde is currently the Interpretation Program Manager at Tonto National Monument in Roosevelt, Arizona. She will assume her new role at First Ladies in July.
Official NPS source2023-04-28
1 STORIESSummer Hours Begin May 1st
Starting May 1, 2023 Summer Hours at First Ladies National Historic Site begin. The site will be open Tuesday – Saturday 9 am – 4 pm from May 1st through October 31st. Click here to learn more
Official NPS source2023-04-25
1 STORIESSummer hours start May 1
Summer hours begin May 1 at James A. Garfield National Historic Site in Mentor.
Official NPS source2023-04-24
1 STORIESVolunteer with the National Park Service Today
Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historic Park is seeking Visitor Services and Interpretation Volunteers.
Official NPS source2023-03-27
1 STORIESWright Company Factory Damaged in Fire
Information on the Wright Company Factory fire that occurred on March 26, 2023. The Wright Company Factory site is closed at this time as fire crews work to evaluate the extent of the fire and clear the area. All other park locations are open normal operating hours.
Official NPS source2023-01-30
1 STORIESCentennial commemoration establishing Hopewell Culture National Historical Park
With the 2023 Centennial commemoration of Hopewell Culture National Historical Park on the horizon, the park announces its kickoff event.
Official NPS source2023-01-11
1 STORIESNational Park Service purchases 198 acres in the heart of Cuyahoga Valley National Park (CVNP) from Conservancy
The National Park Service closed on the purchase of 198 acres of the 213-acre former Brandywine Golf Course property on Dec. 28, 2022, from the Conservancy for Cuyahoga Valley National Park (CVNP). This land purchase in the heart of CVNP is an important part of the park’s long-term plan for improved public access and habitat restoration in the area. The remaining 15 acres of the property is retained by the Conservancy for CVNP.
Official NPS source2023-01-06
1 STORIESLewis and Clark National Historic Trail 2022 Annual Report Released
Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail is pleased to share its 2022 Annual Report. Highlights include a collaborative panoramic mapping project, the National Freeman Tilden Award, Lewis and Clark Trail resource documentation, web and NPS mobile app updates, and the yearly spending and projects report.
Official NPS source2022-12-05
1 STORIESLewis and Clark Trail Junior Ranger Program wins National Park Service’s Freeman Tilden Award
Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail Interpretive Specialist Caitlin Campbell has won the Freeman Tilden Award, the highest award presented to a National Park Service individual to recognize outstanding contributions to the profession of interpretation.
Official NPS source2022-11-02
1 STORIESWinter Hours Begin November 1st
Starting November 1, 2022 winter hours at First Ladies National Historic Site begin. The site will be open Thursday – Saturday 9 am – 4 pm from November 1st through April 30. Click here to learn more.
Official NPS source2022-10-13
1 STORIESDayton’s National Park Celebrates 30 Years in the Miami Valley
Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park celebrates 30 years with release of administrative history.
Official NPS source2022-09-27
1 STORIESCuyahoga Valley National Park receives $14 million to improve infrastructure for towpath trail and railroad
Cuyahoga Valley National Park (CVNP) has received approximately $14 million through the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA) to stabilize the riverbank at sites along the Cuyahoga River where erosion threatens the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail and the tracks for Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad. Work is expected to begin in October and continue through early 2025.
Official NPS source2022-08-25
1 STORIESNational Park Service and National Park Foundation recognize outstanding employees, volunteers and partners
A variety of National Park Service (NPS) employees, volunteers and partners were honored at a ceremony to Celebrate America’s National Parks and the Dedication of Those Who Serve.
Official NPS source2022-08-02
1 STORIESVolunteer at First Ladies National Historic Site
Have you ever been interested in teaching others about history? Or maybe you have always wanted to get involved with your National Parks but didn’t quite know how? Become a Volunteer- in-Parks at First Ladies NHS!
Official NPS source2022-07-13
1 STORIESNational park tourism in West Virginia creates $131 million in economic benefit
A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 2,187,125 visitors to national parks in West Virginia spent $108.9 million in the state in 2021. That spending resulted in 1,447 jobs and had a cumulative benefit to the state economy of $131 million.
Official NPS source2022-06-21
1 STORIESPlan Like A Park Ranger: Top 10 Tips For Visiting First Ladies National Historic Site
A little trip planning can ensure that your only surprises are happy ones when visiting your National Parks. To help everyone have a great experience, First Ladies National Historic Site is sharing their top 10 insider tips to help you #PlanLikeAParkRanger.
Official NPS source2022-06-08
1 STORIESFree Entrance to Perry’s Monument on June 13, 2022
Perry’s Victory and International Peace Memorial is pleased to announce a day of free admission. On Monday, June 13, 2022, the park will celebrate the 107th anniversary of the Memorial’s opening to the public.
Official NPS source2022-06-01
1 STORIESNew Superintendent for Hopewell Culture NHP
The NPS Midwest Region has announced the new park superintendent for Hopewell Culture National Historical Park. Chris Alford will take the reins of the park in summer 2022.
Official NPS source2022-05-27
1 STORIESNational Park Service announces $9.8 million infrastructure investment to address legacy pollution in parks
The National Park Service has received approximately $9.8 million in funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to plug, remediate and reclaim abandoned oil and gas well sites in seven national parks. Overall, bureaus within the Departments of the Interior and Agriculture will address 277 high-priority wells that pose threats to human health and safety, the climate, wildlife and natural resources.
Official NPS source2022-05-17
1 STORIESSummer 2022 Park Operating Hours and Daily Mound Tours
The park has announced its summer 2022 operating hours and daily mound tour schedules. These new operating hours go into effect on Sunday, May 22nd and will remain in place until August 13th.
Official NPS source2022-05-11
1 STORIESJames A. Garfield National Historic Site Announces Summer Concert Series
Enjoy music on the lawn at James A. Garfield National Historic Site this summer. Find out more here.
Official NPS source2022-04-29
1 STORIESSummer Hours Begin May 1st
Starting May 1, 2022 Summer Hours at First Ladies National Historic Site begin. The site will be open Tuesday – Saturday 9 am – 4 pm from May 1st through October 31st. Click here to learn more
Official NPS source2022-04-27
2 STORIESJames A. Garfield National Historic Site Announces Summer Hours Beginning May 1
Beginning May 1, 2022 the Summer season starts at James A. Garfield National Historic Site. Find out more here.
Official NPS sourceMultimillion-dollar infrastructure projects planned for Perry’s Victory and International Peace Memorial
Perry’s Victory and International Peace Memorial is preparing for two major projects that will help maintain park infrastructure, improve visitor services, address deferred maintenance, and provide resiliency for potential climate impacts.
Official NPS source2022-04-26
1 STORIESMemorial to Implement a Light Management Plan for the Upcoming Bird Migration Season
Perry’s Victory and International Peace Memorial will implement a plan to reduce its impact to migratory birds while maintaining the cultural significance of the Monument through its associated nighttime illumination
Official NPS source2022-04-22
1 STORIESNPS Director Sams visits parks in southeast Ohio for National Park Week
NPS Director Chuck Sams visited parks in southeast Ohio to shine light on several wonderful but lesser-known national parks during National Park Week.
Official NPS source2022-03-24
1 STORIESNational Park Service announces nomination of ancient Ohio earthworks to become America’s next UNESCO World Heritage Site
The National Park Service today announced the nomination of the “Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks” to the World Heritage List. The Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks is a group of eight archeological sites in southern Ohio, located within both Hopewell Culture National Historical Park and related properties owned by the State of Ohio and the Ohio History Connection. This nomination will be considered by the UNESCO World Heritage Committee in the summer of 2023.
Official NPS source2022-03-03
1 STORIESThe 158th Birthday Celebration of General Charles Young
The park's annual celebration of the birthday for Charles Young returns with a new rank for one of America's greatest heroes. This year, we celebrate the legacy of GENERAL Charles Young.
Official NPS source2022-02-28
1 STORIESDayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park expects to release the General Management Plan Amendment for a 30-day public comment period
Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park expects to release the General Management Plan Amendment for a 30-day public comment period.
Official NPS source2022-01-25
1 STORIESLewis and Clark National Historic Trail 2021 Annual Report Released
Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail has released its 2021 Annual Report. The report documents a year of work with partners across the U.S. to commemorate and protect the 4,900-mile-long historic route of the Lewis and Clark Expedition.
Official NPS source2022-01-13
1 STORIESCuyahoga Valley National Park awards $2 million contract to restore open space
Cuyahoga Valley National Park (CVNP) has started a $2 million project to remove vacant structures and restore natural landscapes throughout the park. Funded by the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA), the enhancements will provide increased recreational opportunities for park visitors. The project is expected to be completed in spring 2022. Updates will be posted on the park website.
Official NPS source2022-01-04
1 STORIESLewis and Clark Trail Junior Ranger Program wins NAI Media Award
Each year, agencies and organizations engaged in public outreach submit publications, videos, digital campaigns, and exhibits for competition in NAI’s media awards. The Lewis and Clark Trail Junior Ranger Activity Journal was awarded first place NAI Media Award in the book category after receiving top marks for thoughtful messaging and innovative online components.
Official NPS source2021-12-17
1 STORIESJames A. Garfield National Historic Site removes entrance fee and pass sales
Starting January 1, 2022, James A. Garfield National Historic Site will be fee free. Reservations for guided house tours are required; call (440) 255-8722. Annual and Senior Passes will no longer be sold at the site as well beginning January 1, 2022.
Official NPS source2021-10-27
1 STORIESWinter Hours Begin November 1st
Starting November 1, 2021 winter hours at First Ladies National Historic Site begin. The site will be open Thursday – Saturday 9 am – 4 pm from November 1st through April 30. Click here to learn more.
Official NPS source2021-10-14
1 STORIESProject Underway to Identify Algal Toxins in US National Park Waterways
Scientists from the U.S. Geological Survey and National Park Service partnered on a first-of-its-kind, nationwide harmful algal bloom, or HAB, field study that began this summer and will continue over the next two years.
Official NPS source2021-10-13
1 STORIESPark announces relocation of Interpretive and Educational services
Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument announces its long-awaited move to a temporary facility while the historic Young family home undergoes a multi-million dollar renovation.
Official NPS source2021-10-12
1 STORIESJewel Harris selected as new park superintendent
Jewel Harris has been selected as the next superintendent of William Howard Taft National Historic Site in Cincinnati, Ohio - October 12, 2021.
Official NPS source2021-09-27
1 STORIESNPS Awards Construction Contract for Seawall Restoration
The National Park Service awarded a construction contract to ES Wagner Company of Oregon, Ohio for the restoration of the seawalls at Perry’s Victory and International Peace Memorial. The total contract value of this work is $24,964,290.
Official NPS source2021-09-21
1 STORIESHuffman Prairie Flying Field Interpretive Center to Close During Memorial Restoration
The National Park Service will temporarily close the Huffman Prairie Flying Field Interpretive Center from Thursday, September 23, 2021 to Monday, November 1, 2021.
Official NPS source2021-08-31
1 STORIESNational Park Service and Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad urge visitors to play it safe around railroad tracks
Cuyahoga Valley National Parks announced that railroad tracks and 4 feet beyond the railroad ties are closed to pedestrians. Walking on or too close to the tracks poses a significant safety hazard.
Official NPS source2021-08-19
1 STORIESNational Aviation Day Announcement of New Junior Ranger Program
Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park, in partnership with Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, is pleased to announce a new Prairie Junior Ranger program for Huffman Prairie Flying Field.
Official NPS source2021-08-05
1 STORIESMulberry Bend Overlook Closed for Repairs – Updated Schedule
Mulberry Bend Overlook will be closed temporarily while the park addresses accessibility issues at the overlook. The trail is being redesigned and reconstructed.
Official NPS source2021-07-19
2 STORIESMemorial tours to begin on July 22
The Memorial column at Perry’s Victory and International Peace Memorial will reopen to the public on Thursday, July 22 at 10 a.m. after an extended closure.
Official NPS sourceTravelers Can Connect with People and Places Using the Newly Unveiled Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail Geotourism Online Hub
(OMAHA, NE) July 19, 2021 — As travelers seek out more authentic ways to connect with people and places, the Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail unveils the ultimate online trip-planning portal, lewisandclark.travel. This website is designed to help visitors learn more about the host communities, local businesses, and attractions located along the 4,900-mile trail that runs from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to the Pacific Ocean.
Official NPS source2021-07-09
1 STORIESNPS Accepting Proposals for the Seawall Restoration Project
The National Park Service (NPS) is again soliciting proposals on a full and open basis from all interested businesses having the capability to perform the work described below.
Official NPS source2021-07-07
1 STORIESNPS Seeks Comments on Visitor Experience Plan
he National Park Service (NPS) at Perry’s Victory and International Peace Memorial (Park) seeks public comments on a draft Visitor Experience Plan (PEPC 77366).
Official NPS source2021-06-28
1 STORIESLewis and Clark National Historic Trail to Resume Indoor Visitor Services
Omaha, Neb. – Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail will resume indoor visitor services at their visitor center in Omaha, Neb. starting July 1, consistent with the latest guidance from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Department of Interior. All services will return to pre-pandemic levels, including issuance of the park passes, access to restroom facilities, and the reopening of Riverfront Books. Some exhibits will be modified or removed to reduce risks associated with COVID-19.
Official NPS source2021-06-25
1 STORIESSee Junior Ranger Display Map at James A. Garfield National Historic Site
Visitors to James A. Garfield National Historic Site will be able to view our Junior Ranger map. Find out more here!
Official NPS source2021-06-14
1 STORIESNew Junior Ranger program available across the Lewis and Clark Trail
Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail announces the debut of a trailwide Junior Ranger program, which is now available at more than 30 locations in 13 states across the country.
Official NPS source2021-05-27
1 STORIESVisitor Center Reopening
The Mound City Group visitor center has officially reopened as of May 27, 2021. Visitor center operations will have limited hours so please be sure to check regularly as to opening and closing times for the building.
Official NPS source2021-04-16
1 STORIESLewis and Clark National Historic Trail Celebrates Virtual National Park Week 2021
Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail will celebrate National Park Week April 17-25, 2021. We encourage you to participate in one of our virtual activities to help you celebrate National Park Week.
Official NPS source2021-04-08
1 STORIESNPS accepting proposals for the seawall restoration project
The National Park Service (NPS) is soliciting proposals on a full and open basis from all interested businesses having the capability to perform the work described below. The solicitation will be issued electronically on the Governmentwide Point of Entry (GPE) website at https://beta.sam.gov/. Proposal documents will be available for download in Microsoft Word, HTML, Microsoft Excel, and Adobe PDF; Specifications will be available in Adobe PDF format; and drawings will be available in PDF format. Specific instructions on submitting your proposal will be contained in the solicitation documents to be issued on or about April 15, 2021.
Official NPS source2021-02-23
1 STORIESNPS Approves Project to Restore Seawalls at Perry’s Victory International Peace Memorial
The National Park Service has approved a project that will repair and replace the north and south side concrete seawalls at Perry’s Victory and International Peace Memorial (PEVI).
Official NPS source2021-01-07
1 STORIESProgress in a Year of Challenges: Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail 2020 Annual Report Released
Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail has released its 2020 Annual Report. The report documents a year of partnerships and projects with the common goal of commemorating and protecting the 4,900 mile historic route of the Lewis and Clark Expedition from Pittsburgh to the Pacific.
Official NPS source2020-11-30
1 STORIESEnvironmental Assessment Notice of Public Availability and Virtual Open House for the Restore North and South Seawalls at Perry’s Victory to Safeguard Site Project
The National Park Service (NPS) announces the availability of the Environmental Assessment (EA) for the proposed Restore North and South Seawalls at Perry’s Victory to Safeguard Site Project for public and regulatory review. The harsh marine environment has deteriorated and undermined the two seawalls resulting in unsafe conditions in the Park. The seawalls are necessary to protect the cultural resources of the Park due to the proximity of the Memorial to the shorelines of Lake Erie and the relatively low elevation of the Park.
Official NPS source2020-11-13
1 STORIESRehabilitation of Sheriff’s House
During the week of November 16, 2020, the National Park Service will begin work on the rehabilitation of Sheriff’s House. The Sheriff’s House is adjacent to the New Castle Court House Museum on the Green in New Castle, Delaware.
Official NPS source2020-07-20
1 STORIESNPS Seeks Comments on Project to Restore Seawalls at Perry’s Victory and International Peace Memorial
The National Park Service (NPS) is preparing an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Perry’s Victory and International Peace Memorial (Park) for a project to repair and replace the north and south side concrete seawalls. Years of wave action, ice loading, and geological processes have deteriorated and undermined the two seawalls resulting in the creation of sink holes and other unsafe conditions within the Park. Both seawalls are also functionally necessary to protect the cultural resources of the Park due to the proximity of Lake Erie and the relatively low elevation of the Park. To enhance the visitor experience, the NPS also proposes to install interpretive elements along the north seawall.
Official NPS source2020-05-12
1 STORIESSixteen states, 4,900 miles, one Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail
An expedition is only as successful as its preparation. On May 12, 2019, the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail was extended to include eastern sites that played vital roles in the planning and supply procurement for the Corps of Discovery expedition. With a new historical trail head at the Ohio River in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the Trail now winds 4,900 miles to St. Louis, Missouri, along the Missouri River to the Great Plains, across the Rockies and on to the Pacific Ocean. This week, we celebrate the first anniversary of this 1,200 mile extension.
Official NPS source2020-04-16
1 STORIESLewis and Clark National Historic Trail Celebrates Virtual National Park Week
The Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail will celebrate National Park Week April 18-26, 2020. We encourage you to participate in one of our virtual activities to help you celebrate National Park Week while social distancing at home.
Official NPS source2020-04-13
1 STORIESPerry’s Victory and International Peace Memorial to delay opening
Perry’s Victory and International Peace Memorial is announcing a delay in the opening date of the park to support federal, state, and local efforts to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The health and safety of our visitors, employees, volunteers, and partners is our number one priority.
Official NPS source2020-03-27
1 STORIESPerry’s Victory and International Peace Memorial Monitoring Latest Health Guidance
Perry’s Victory and International Peace Memorial reminds visitors that the Visitor Center and Memorial column are still closed as part of our normal seasonal closure. The Miller Boat Line, in accordance with the Ohio Stay at Home order, is running a reduced schedule Monday-Friday and only accepting essential travel.
Official NPS source2020-03-20
1 STORIESLewis and Clark National Historic Trail is Modifying Operations to Implement Latest Health Guidance
Omaha, Neb, – The Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail visitor center is announcing modifications to operations to implement the latest guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), and local and state authorities to promote social distancing. As of March 23, 2020 the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail visitor center in Omaha, Nebraska is closed until further notice.
Official NPS source2020-03-18
4 STORIESWilliam Howard Taft NHS Taft House & Taft Education Center Closed
William Howard Taft National Historic Site is announcing modifications to operations to implement the latest guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), and local and state authorities to promote social distancing.
Official NPS sourceAll Dayton Aviation Heritage NHP Sites Closed Until Further Notice
Dayton Aviation Heritage NHP is announcing modifications to operations to implement the latest guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), and local and state authorities to promote social distancing.
Official NPS sourceCharles Young Buffalo Soldiers NM Temporarily Ceases Operations
Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument is Modifying Operations to Implement Latest Health Guidance. The Colonel Young home will remain closed until the public health situation improves. Park grounds are open during daylight hours.
Official NPS sourceMound City Group Visitor Center Closed Until Further Notice
Hopewell Culture National Historical Park Modifying Operations to Implement Latest Health Guidance. Park's Mound City Group visitor center to remain closed until public health situation improves. Park grounds to be open during daylight hours.
Official NPS source2020-03-11
1 STORIESTemporary Art Exhibit Coming to Hopewell Culture National Historical Park
Get ready to help us kick off National Park Week with a limited time art display at the Mound City Group visitor center. We unveil these works of art on Saturday, April 18th!
Official NPS source2020-03-04
1 STORIESPark and Partner Organizations Commemorate the 156th Birthday of Colonel Charles Young
Join park staff and our partners as we celebrate the life of Colonel Charles Young on his 156th birthday anniversary and as we honor this year's Trailblazer Award recipients.
Official NPS source2020-01-31
1 STORIESBird Walk at Mound City Group
Join park rangers and our partners from the Scioto Valley Bird & Nature Club as we take a leisurely hike and discover local birds at Mound City Group for the Great Backyard Bird Count.
Official NPS source2020-01-22
1 STORIESAIANTA to Highlight Tribes Along the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail
In partnership with the National Park Service, the American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association will work with Tribes to develop cultural heritage content and itineraries for the websites LewisAndClark.travel and NativeAmerica.travel.
Official NPS source2019-10-30
1 STORIESJoin Us in Sequoia National Park this Veteran’s Day for the Colonel Charles Young Memorial Highway Dedication
This Veteran’s Day join the National Park Service (NPS), the Colonel Charles Young Foundation and the Sequoia Parks Conservancy for a fun event commemorating the legacy of Colonel Charles Young. The portion of State Highway 198 from Salt Creek Road to the Sequoia National Park Entrance in Tulare County has been renamed “Colonel Charles Young Memorial Highway” through state legislation, with new signs in the process of being installed.
Official NPS source2019-06-18
1 STORIESThe Importance of Native Wildflowers & Grasses
Join us at the park as we learn about native grasses and native wildflowers and their importance to the ecosystem. We'll be joined by several experts who will share their expertise and explain how these grasses and wildflowers benefit us all.
Official NPS source2019-05-29
1 STORIESFollow Lewis and Clark this Summer as a Citizen Scientist
In the early 19th century, Meriwether Lewis and William Clark led an ambitious expedition across the western United States. Lewis and Clark greatly expanded our knowledge of the country’s geography and biological diversity through their specimen collection, mapping of the landscape and detailed journal entries. This year NASA and the National Park Service encourage the public to follow in these explorers’ footsteps through a new citizen science challenge from June 1 to Sept. 2. Use your smart phone and the NASA GLOBE Observer (GO) app to map land cover along the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail and elsewhere to assist scientists studying environmental changes.
Official NPS source2019-05-28
1 STORIESVisitor Spending Creates Millions in Local Economic Benefits
A new National Park Service report reveals that in 2018, visitors to Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument spent over $2 million in communities surrounding the park with a cumulative economic benefit of over $2.5 million.
Official NPS source2019-05-10
1 STORIESSixteen states, 4,900 miles, one Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail
Omaha, Neb. –No trip begins without preparation and this is especially true for the Lewis and Clark Expedition. To commemorate the importance of preparation for the expedition, 1,200 miles have just been added to the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail. The John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management and Recreation Act signed on March 12, 2019 includes the trail extension, which adds an additional 1,200 miles to the national historic trail starting at the Ohio River in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Official NPS source2019-04-08
1 STORIESPerry’s Victory a stop on Highway to History
Perry’s Victory and International Peace Memorial is on the “Highway to History”, one of TourismOhio’s 10 themed road trips just launched for the 2019 season on its new website RoadTrips.Ohio.org.
Official NPS source2019-03-15
1 STORIESBirthday Celebration & Trailblazer Award Ceremony
Join us at the National Afro-American Museum & Cultural Center as we celebrate the life and legacy of Colonel Charles Young on his birthday anniversary.
Official NPS source2018-11-02
1 STORIESFinding of No Significant Impact for Cultural Landscape Treatment Plan
In compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), the National Park Service (NPS) has prepared an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the purpose of satisfying the compliance requirements for the implementation of the Perry’s Victory and International Peace Memorial Cultural Resource Treatment Plan (CLTP). The EA documents results of the potential environmental impacts associated with the implementation of the CLTP treatment recommendations.
Official NPS source2018-10-24
1 STORIESNorth Country Trail Reaches a Milestone
North Country National Scenic Trail Celebrates a new milestone in Augusta, Michigan, with a hike and planning session on land acquired last year.
Official NPS source2018-09-25
1 STORIESPerry’s Victory & International Peace Memorial Requesting Input on Accessibility Plan
Put-in-Bay, Ohio – Perry’s Victory & International Peace Memorial is seeking your input on its Park Accessibility Management Plan. The Memorial has prepared the plan to guide how the park can become universally accessible for park visitors and employees. Preparation of a plan for transitioning to full accessibility is mandated by regulations under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as they apply to the U.S. Department of the Interior. The purpose of a transition plan is to address the required physical, structural, and programmatic changes needed to make facilities, programs, services, and activities accessible to and usable by disabled people. The transition plan addresses physical and structural changes needed. An action plan should address the programmatic changes (modification of policies, auxiliary aids, etc.) as not all existing facilities must be made physically.
Official NPS source2018-08-02
1 STORIESPark hosts barbershop singers August 10, 7pm
Visitors can enjoy an old fashioned summer Put-in-Bay tradition on Friday, August 10, at Perry’s Victory and International Peace Memorial when the 71st annual Barbershop Singers Concert takes place at 7 pm on the back porch of the Visitor Center. “We all look forward to this event each summer,” said Superintendent Barbara Fearon, “and the park is proud to be part of the history of the barbershop singers.”
Official NPS source2018-07-24
1 STORIESPerry Memorial honors Rangers with “World Ranger Day” programs July 31
Insurgents, unknown assailants and poachers killed nearly half of the 107 Rangers who died in the line of duty around the world the past 12 months. Perry’s Victory and International Peace Memorial will pay tribute to their sacrifice on World Ranger Day Tuesday, July 31.
Official NPS source2018-07-19
1 STORIESPerry’s Victory holds public meetings July 24 on draft Accessibility Management Plan
The public is encouraged to attend one of two public meetings scheduled for Tuesday, July 24, to gather input into the Accessibility Management Plan (AMP) for Perry’s Victory and International Peace Memorial.
Official NPS source2018-07-16
1 STORIESWhat's Cooking in the Taft Kitchen?
Join us at the park as we host a living history program featuring a look at Victorian cooking during the 19th Century.
Official NPS source2018-07-10
1 STORIESAmerican Solar Challenge 2018
American Solar Challenge 2018 is starting from the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail in Omaha, NE.
Official NPS source2018-06-22
1 STORIESArts on Erie at Perry’s Victory and International Peace Memorial
For more than a decade area artists have gathered at Perry’s Victory and International Peace Memorial to provide free art classes for children 3-12 years of age through the Arts on Erie program.
Official NPS source2018-05-11
2 STORIESFree Yoga in the Park
Our annual Summer Yoga sessions are back! Come out to the park for relaxing summer mornings while you strike your favorite Yoga poses. As always, these programs are free and open to the public to attend/participate.
Official NPS sourceArts Afire!
Join us at the park for our annual Arts Afire program for kids in grades K - 6. This program runs through the summer and is FREE to participate in.
Official NPS source2018-05-07
1 STORIESPerry’s Victory and International Peace Memorial opens May 19, 2018
US Representative Marcy Kaptur (D-OH-9) leads a list of dignitaries scheduled to celebrate the reopening of Perry’s Victory and International Peace Memorial with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Saturday, May 19, at 10 am. The memorial was closed in 2017 for $2.4 million in deferred maintenance (DM) work that included repointing the exterior masonry, removing efflorescence, replacing broken interior wall tile, and rehabilitating five exterior bronze doors.
Official NPS source2018-03-26
1 STORIES2018 Put-in-Bay Music Festival's Eclectic Line-up of Music Celebrates the Sounds of America
The Put-in-Bay Music Festival is bringing a new flavor of "Americana" music to the stage for the second annual event on Saturday, June 9. Continuing the long tradition of celebrating peace through music Groovement, Low Down Brass Band, Hillbilly Casino, Swingmania and the Reese Daily Band will rock the stage at Perry's Victory and International Peace Memorial. Beloved island performer Bob Gatewood will serve as Master of Ceremonies.
Official NPS source2018-03-23
1 STORIESPerry’s Victory and International Peace Memorial Requests Public Input on Future of Historic Landscape
Perry’s Victory & International Peace Memorial has opened the draft Cultural Landscape Treatment Plan & Environmental Assessment for public review and comment for 30 days. The Cultural Landscape Treatment Plan and Environmental Assessment (EA) will guide future management of the historic memorial landscape and determine impacts from implementing this plan. The cultural landscape treatment plan includes care of historic trees and shrubs, addition or alteration of ramps, sidewalks, or stairs to improve access to the plaza and memorial column, installation of wayside exhibits, locations for future housing and outdoor gathering space, and enhancements to park gateways.
Official NPS source2018-03-11
1 STORIESNational Park Service & Partners Commemorate the 154th Birthday of Colonel Young
Join us at the National Afro-American Museum & Cultural Center as we celebrate the life and legacy of Colonel Charles Young on his birthday anniversary.
Official NPS source2018-03-01
1 STORIESDayton: Where Jumping from a Perfectly Good Airplane Began!
The Randy Zuercher and Ann Armstrong-Ingoldsby speaker program has been rescheduled to Thursday, March 22nd, 2018 from its original date in January.
Official NPS source2018-02-07
1 STORIESThe Great Backyard Bird Count
Park rangers will lead a bird hike to celebrate and participate in the 2018 Great Backyard Bird Count at the Mound City Group visitor center on Monday, February 19th, 2018 at 9:00 am.
Official NPS source2017-11-28
1 STORIES2017 Holiday Concert
Head out to the park on December 14th and 15th for a special holiday concert series featuring local elementary schools performing Christmas classics.
Official NPS source2017-10-16
1 STORIESInterested in the Future Development of Perry’s Victory?
Perry’s Victory and International Peace Memorial is inviting the public to weigh in on the future management of the park’s landscape at an open house on Wednesday, October 25, 2017 from 3:30 to 5:00pm at the park’s Visitor Center.
Official NPS source2017-10-13
1 STORIESAnnual Halloween Open House at Cincinnati's National Park
Get ready to experience our annual unearthly holiday celebration. A Victorian-era Halloween awaits you at Cincinnati's national park.
Official NPS source2017-09-14
1 STORIESNPS Rangers to fire carronade at dedication of OH Perry barn
From a distance, the larger than life image of Oliver Hazard Perry came alive last Wednesday under the artful brush strokes of celebrated barn painter Scott Hagan. Located on SR 105 just two miles west of Oak Harbor, the iconic image of Perry is hard to miss.
Official NPS source2017-09-01
1 STORIESPerry’s Victory celebrates 204 years of peace at annual Historic Weekend, September 8-10
Nearly 104 years ago, on September 11, 1913, the remains of midshipmen Henry Laub and John Clark and Lt. John Brooks were moved from DeRivera Park to a crypt beneath the rotunda of Perry’s Victory and International Peace Memorial. On September 8-10, the National Park and its partners will honor them and all others who fought in the Battle of Lake Erie with a celebration of history, music, and art at the 26th annual Historic Weekend.
Official NPS source2017-08-22
1 STORIESPerry’s Victory still has Senior Passes with $70 price increase less than a week away
Seniors 62 and older who want a Senior Pass can still obtain one at Perry’s Victory and International Peace Memorial on South Bass Island. “We just received an additional one thousand passes this past Saturday,” said Superintendent Barbara Fearon. “The Park wants to be able to accommodate as many seniors as possible before the price increase begins on Monday.” The Park had less than 80 passes before the new passes arrived.
Official NPS source2017-08-10
1 STORIESNational Park honors Oliver H. Perry August 19-20 as Battle of Lake Erie Hero turns 232
The life of Oliver Hazard Perry – “The Hero of Lake Erie” – will be celebrated on August 19 and 20 at Perry’s Victory and International Peace Memorial with living history programs and black powder artillery demonstrations. “Oliver Hazard Perry and his actions on September 10, 1813 is the cornerstone of why we are here,” said Park Superintendent Barbara Fearon. “Celebrating his birth is a natural event for Perry’s Victory and International Peace Memorial.”
Official NPS source2017-08-07
1 STORIESSeniors have options for purchasing National Park passes
Senior citizens have several options in obtaining a $10 Lifetime Senior Pass before the fee increases to $80 on Monday, August 28, and one of them is to take a ferry boat ride to Perry’s Victory and International Peace Memorial on South Bass Island. “We’ve witnessed a 40 percent increase in Senior pass sales the past two weeks,” said Superintendent Barbara Fearon, “and many seniors have told us they planned a visit to the island around getting their lifetime passes.” Perry’s Victory and International Peace Memorial is located on a small resort island in lake Erie’s western basin. The island is accessible only by ferry boat, private watercraft, and small private and commercial aircraft.
Official NPS source2017-08-01
1 STORIESPark hosts barbershop singers August 11, 7pm
Visitors will enjoy an old fashioned summer tradition on Friday, August 11, at Perry’s Victory and International Peace Memorial when harmony is key at the 70th annual Barbershop Singers Concert at 7 pm on the back porch of the Visitor Center. “We look forward to this event every summer,” said Superintendent Barbara Fearon, “and we’re proud to be part of the history of the barbershop singers.”
Official NPS source2017-07-21
1 STORIESSeniors scramble to purchase lifetime passes
Baby Boomers are lining up at Perry’s Victory and International Peace Memorial’s Visitor Center to purchase a lifetime Senior Pass before August 28 when the pass increases from $10 to $80. The Lifetime Senior Pass has been $10 since the fee was enacted in 1994. Congress created a free annual pass for those 62 and older in 1972. In 1974 they converted it to a free lifetime pass.
Official NPS source2017-07-07
1 STORIESNational Park Service worker retires after 20 years of service
On July 31, 2017 Dan Skoufos will retire from the National Park Service after 22 years, more than two decades spent at his current duty station at Perry’s Victory and International Peace Memorial here at Put-in-Bay.
Official NPS source2017-06-15
1 STORIESIce Cream Social & Free Concert
Cincinnati's National Park celebrates Independence Day with the park's annual Ice Cream Social, featuring free musical entertainment!
Official NPS source2017-06-12
1 STORIESBrig Niagara in port for Youth Maritime June 17
The US Brig Niagara will be in port for Perry’s Victory and International Peace Memorial’s Youth Maritime Explorers Camp, in conjunction with Put-in-Bay’s Maritime Celebration on Saturday, June 17, from 11 am to 4 pm.
Official NPS source2017-05-24
1 STORIESSummer Arts at the Park
Join park rangers and art teacher Maryjo Flamm-Miller this summer for our Art in the Park program for kids! A fun-filled class integrating the Hopewell culture and artistry.
Official NPS source2017-05-18
1 STORIESVandals Damage Historic Perry Memorial
Special Agents with the National Park Service Investigative Services Branch (ISB) and US Park Rangers are investigating recent vandalism inflicted upon the Memorial which is the final resting place of three American Naval Officers and three British Officers interred under the rotunda.
Official NPS source2017-05-12
1 STORIESFuture of Perry’s Victory Landscape? Here’s your chance to provide input.
Put-in-Bay, Ohio – Perry’s Victory and International Peace Memorial is inviting the public to weigh in on the future management of the landscape at an open house on Wednesday, May 17, 2017 from 3:00 to 5:00pm in the park’s Visitor Center.
Official NPS source2017-05-09
1 STORIESDon’t Give Up the Chance to Experience Your Park in 2017
Perry’s Victory and International Peace Memorial will open for the season Saturday, May 20. Put-in-Bay’s largest attraction has a full schedule of programs and events planned for 2017 despite the memorial column being inaccessible while it undergoes repairs. “We are giving the memorial some love this season as any 102 year-old deserves,” said Superintendent Barbara Fearon, “but it’s not slowing us down in sharing the park’s history and mission, or in experimenting with new events and ranger programs.”
Official NPS source2017-04-26
1 STORIESInterested in the Future of Perry’s Victory Landscape? Here’s your chance to provide input.
Perry’s Victory and International Peace Memorial is inviting the public to weigh in on the future management of the landscape at an open house on Wednesday, May 17, 2017 from 3:00 to 5:00 pm in the park’s Visitor Center.
Official NPS source2017-04-10
1 STORIESPerry’s Memorial To Undergo $1.86 Million in Cleaning And Repairs This Summer
The National Park Service's only international peace memorial, located on South Bass Island, will undergo $1.86 million in cleaning and repairs this summer. The 352-foot tall Perry's Victory and International Peace Memorial will be inaccessible this summer while workers clean and re-point the exterior of the granite column, and replace broken tile in the interior of the memorial simultaneously.
Official NPS source2017-04-08
1 STORIESGrassland Conversion Plan
Hopewell Culture National Historic Park will convert three former agriculture fields (112 acres) to native grasslands to protect the historic earthworks of the park. The public comment period is now open, until April 15th, 2017.
Official NPS source2017-03-21
1 STORIESRecord Visitation at Park and National Park Service
William Howard Taft NHS and the National Park Service announce record visitation numbers for the 2016 Centennial year.
Official NPS source2017-03-13
1 STORIESColonel Charles Young Birthday Celebration
Join the park and our partners at the National Afro-American Museum and Cultural Center as we celebrate the 153rd anniversary of Colonel Charles Young's birth. This event is free to attend.
Official NPS source2017-03-07
1 STORIESSpecial Free Screening for Park Visitors!
Be one of the first people to see the new documentary film, "Paul Laurence Dunbar: Beyond the Mask" on Saturday, April 1st at the park.
Official NPS source2017-03-03
2 STORIESThe 2017 Dunbar Dinner
Help us celebrate the birth and legacy of Paul Laurence Dunbar with other Dunbar fans at the 2017 Dunbar Dinner at the Dayton Crown Plaza hotel.
Official NPS sourceThe 2017 Great Wright Brothers Aero Carnival
Join us at historic Huffman Prairie for our annual celebration of the Wright brothers! Games, rides and aircraft displays await you and the entire family for history-filled day of fun!
Official NPS source2017-02-24
1 STORIESJoin us for the first Put-in-Bay Music Festival
Perry's Victory & International Peace Memorial's longstanding tradition of celebrating peace through music has evolved into hosting the first Put-in-Bay Music Festival on Saturday, June 10, beginning at 11 am.
Official NPS source2017-02-20
1 STORIES"The Life and Times of a Buffalo Soldier"
History will come alive when park ranger Reggie Murray presents his living history program as Buffalo Soldier Edgar R. Aston. Join us at the park for this special event in celebration of Black History Month.
Official NPS source2017-02-06
1 STORIESPark to Host "Jameson Jenkins" on President Lincoln's Birthday
Join the park for some living history as ranger Jason Boyd portrays Mr. Jameson Jenkins, a neighbor of former President Lincoln who also was a drayman and conductor on the Underground Railroad.
Official NPS source2017-01-27
1 STORIESEarly Closure on February 12, 2017
On February 12th, 2017, the park will have an early closure due to a mandatory all-staff meeting for park employees. Park operations will return to normal on the next business day, Wednesday, February 15th, 2017.
Official NPS source2016-11-15
1 STORIESA Victorian Christmas
Join us at the park to experience and enjoy a Victorian Christmas celebration!
Official NPS source2016-10-18
1 STORIESPaths to Peace: War of 1812 Arts Legacy Project
Ypsilanti Community Middle School to Participate in National Park Service 8th Graders to Travel Internationally to Fort Malden in Ontario Canada
Official NPS source2016-09-27
1 STORIESJoin us for an Open House to discuss our Cultural Landscape Treatment Plan
Perry’s Victory and International Peace Memorial will host an open house on October 5, 2016 from 4 pm to 5:30 pm held in the Visitor Center.
Official NPS source2016-09-20
1 STORIESThe Peace Quilt Project
A special workshop that will provide attendees an opportunity to gain a unique perspective on traditional African art and culture and its influence on contemporary African American life.
Official NPS source2016-08-26
1 STORIESSeip Earthworks Ranger-Guided Tour
The annual guided ranger walk at Seip Earthworks is just around the corner. This is your opportunity to walk the grounds with a ranger to learn more about this hallowed burial ground.
Official NPS source2016-07-25
1 STORIESBaseball As It Was Meant to be Played
Celebrate the NPS Centennial and watch a vintage baseball game featuring the Cincinnati Red Stockings versus the Cincinnati Buckeyes.
Official NPS source2016-06-16
1 STORIESIndependence Day & Ice Cream Social Event
Join us for an Independence Day celebration, complete with ice cream and music too!
Official NPS source2016-06-03
1 STORIESMeet Author Heather Hansen for a Book Signing on June 16 Subject here
Meet author Heather Hansen at Mound City Group visitor center as she presents and signs copies of her new book, Prophets and Moguls, Rangers and Rogues, Bison and Bears.
Official NPS source2016-06-02
2 STORIESPicnic in the Park at Mound City Group
Celebrate International Picnic Day and discover your local national park!
Official NPS source2016 American Solar Challenge
Join us on July 30th for the 2016 American Solar Challenge, hosted by the National Park Service and the Innovators Educational Foundation.
Official NPS source2015-12-17
1 STORIESLewis and Clark National Historic Trail Employees Receive Award
Western National Parks Association Selects Lewis and Clark Trail employees for the Stewart L Udall Award.
Official NPS source2007-03-27
1 STORIESOpen House for Proposed Entry Fee
MISSOURI RIVER BASIN LEWIS & CLARK INTERPRETIVE CENTER NEW FEE PROPOSAL OPEN HOUSE
Official NPS source