Bureau of Reclamation Historic Dams and Water Projects

The American West is known for its expansive prairies, great mountains, and arid climate. The Bureau of Reclamation, the nation’s largest supplier of water and second-largest producer of hydroelectric power, controlled the wild rivers of the West with its historic dams and water control projects--great engineering feats constructed by many workers. Learn about the vital role of the Bureau of Reclamation in managing, developing, and protecting water in the United States. Explore the history of water in the West and visit the historic dams and water projects that created the West we know today. Read more. . .

 

Celebrate African American History Month

During African American History Month, learn about and visit the historic places that demonstrate the importance of African Americans in the United States. You will find their stories in the places featured in a number of our travel itineraries, but especially in the Aboard the Underground Railroad, We Shall Overcome: Historic Places of the Civil Rights Movement, and Places Reflecting America's Diverse Cultures travel itineraries.

 

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Civil War Era National Cemeteries: Honoring Those Who Served

Creating national cemeteries became a necessity during the American Civil War in order for the United States military to respectfully bury the dead.  These National Cemeteries have become national shrines, honoring the sacrifice and valor of the men and women who have served this country throughout its history.

The United States of America is the most culturally diverse nation on earth. People from all over the world have come together to create this country, and they continue to arrive here from many corners of the earth. The National Park Service preserves the historic places and stories of America’s diverse cultural heritage and expands and maintains the National Register of Historic Places.

The Preserve America Communities program recognizes and designates communities that protect and celebrate their heritage, use their historic assets for economic development and community revitalization, and encourage people to experience and appreciate local historic resources through education and heritage tourism programs.