Jamestown and Yorktown mark the beginning and end of Colonial America, and Colonial National Historical Park covers it all, from Settlement to Revolution.
National Parks
Explore America’s national parks. Discover our most treasured places, supported by people like you, and start your travel planning here by finding your park.
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Colonial National Historical Park
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Delaware National Scenic River
The Delaware River is one of the last large free-flowing rivers left in the contiguous 48 states — one of the last major rivers without any dams or control structures on its main stem.
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Delaware Water Gap National Recreation AreaOur famed 'Water Gap' is formed by Middle Delaware River's passage between low forested mountains and rocky mountain ridges.
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Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site
In Philadelphia, Edgar Allen Poe wrote such classics as "The Tell-Tale Heart," "The Fall of the House of Usher" and poems like "The Haunted Palace" and "To Helen."
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Eisenhower National Historic Site
Located adjacent to the Gettysburg Battlefield, the life of President Dwight D. Eisenhower is on display, part of the history of the national parks.
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Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site
This site honoring Eleanor Roosevelt promotes her legacy by preserving her historic home, Val-Kill.
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Ellis Island National Monument
Ellis Island was opened in 1892 and operated for more than 50 years. Over 40 percent of America's population can trace their ancestry through Ellis Island.
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Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor
Explore the Erie Canal and discover America's most famous and influential man-made waterway, where the New York State Canal System shined.
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Fire Island National Seashore
Fire Island, just one hour east of New York City, has been a special place for diverse plants, animals, and people for centuries.
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First State National Historical Park
Famous as the First State to ratify the U.S. Constitution, Delaware's state story spans American history from the American Revolution to present day.
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Flight 93 National Memorial
September 11, 2001 was one of the darkest days in our nation's recent history, and Flight 93 National Memorial honors some of our strongest heroes.
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Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine
A source of American pride, Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine inspired "The Star-Spangled Banner." Enjoy ranger talks and flag changes.
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Fort Necessity National Battlefield
Fort Necessity National Battlefield marks the first battle of the French and Indian war. Park features include Braddock's grave and Jumonville Glen sites.
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Fort Stanwix National Monument
Known as "the fort that never surrendered," Fort Stanwix successfully repelled a prolonged siege in August 1777 during the Revolutionary War.
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Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site
Explore the world's first full-scale professional office for the practice of landscape design located at the Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site.