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NPS Stop 47-Adams National Historical Park: https://www.nps.gov/adam/index.htm
NPS has a very nice introduction to this site: “Adams National Historical Park was designated as part of the National Park Service in 1946 to commemorate the distinguished men and women of the Adams family who dedicated their lives to the development and service of the United States.” The buildings were closed but we did see the beautiful garden coming to life and the stone library covered in vines. NPS Stop 48-Boston African American National Historic Site: https://www.nps.gov/boaf/index.htm The more we learn about the history of this country, the more we know about the history of African Americans in this country. There are many pieces of history tied together to make up this site. One of the items we wanted to see was the Robert Gould Shaw and the Massachusetts 54th Memorial located on Boston Common. We visited the home of the artist, Augustus Saint-Gaudens a few weeks ago and viewed a smaller replica of it on the property. The memorial was undergoing restoration so we didn’t get to see it up close but it is a beautiful monument with great detail and shows the first regiment of black soldiers on their way to fight for freedom during the American Civil War. Walking in Boston Common is always a treat. Lots of people to watch, multiple monuments to read about, Frog Pond and green space. Photos: https://www.nationalparkplanningguides.com/photos.html Current location: https://trackmytour.com/5pTZ3 Facebook: www.facebook.com/kencindy.perry.3
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NPS Stop 45-New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park: https://www.nps.gov/nebe/index.htm
Like all ports on the east coast, this one was a very busy one as well. Some of the streets are still cobblestone and folks are still working on the docks. The Visitors Center was partially open with a ranger who answered our questions and suggested things we could do and see. We visited this site on a Sunday and it was pretty quiet. NPS Stop 46-Cape Cod National Seashore: https://www.nps.gov/caco/index.htm Cape Cod is a special place and some of the seashore is now protected and will be preserved as part of the National Park Service mission. There are many things to see and do along the seashore, I don’t even know where to begin. Photos: https://www.nationalparkplanningguides.com/photos.html Current location: https://trackmytour.com/5pTZ3 Facebook: www.facebook.com/kencindy.perry.3 Boston NHP, Longfellow House NHS, Frederick Law Olmsted NHS, John Fitzgerald Kennedy NHS, MA5/22/2021 NPS Stop 41-Boston National Historical Park: https://www.nps.gov/bost/index.htm
There is so much history in the Boston area. This park attempts to share some of that history and the stories that go along with it. Most of the park includes items of historical significance along the Freedom Trail such as the USS Constitution, the Old North Church and the Paul Revere House. We were able to tour the USS Constitution and the Old North Church and spoke with active Navy personnel and interpreters. We enjoyed multiple stories on the USS Constitution. NPS Stop 42-Longfellow House-Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site: https://www.nps.gov/long/index.htm This is the house where famous poet Henry W. Longfellow lived but did you know that it also served as headquarters for General George Washington during the Siege of Boston, July 1775 - April 1776? The house was closed during our visit but the garden was starting to pop with color. NPS Stop 43-Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site: https://www.nps.gov/frla/index.htm Frederick Law Olmsted was a well known landscape architect and you might be familiar with some of his designs. Olmsted designed Central Park, the US Capital Grounds and the carriage roads in Acadia National Park. The house/office was closed and we plan to come back and visit it after it reopens. NPS Stop 44-John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site: https://www.nps.gov/jofi/index.htm John Fitzgerald Kennedy was born in this house in Brookline, MA. Photos: https://www.nationalparkplanningguides.com/photos.html Current location: https://trackmytour.com/5pTZ3 Facebook: www.facebook.com/kencindy.perry.3 5/18
NPS Stop 40-Minute Man National Historical Park: https://www.nps.gov/mima/index.htm Minute Man National Historical Park is where the first shot of American Revolution was fired. Our forefathers had very strong beliefs in defending this new area and breaking away from the king. They believed we could govern this new land without the king’s laws and taxes from ‘across the pond’. Many men gave the ultimate price to establish our freedom as a new country during the 8 years of battles with Britain. We learned that Paul Revere was captured and released a few hours later without his horse during his famous ride. Luckily for us, Samuel Prescott made it through the ambush and delivered the alarm to Concord. Source: NPS Photos: https://www.nationalparkplanningguides.com/photos.html Current location: https://trackmytour.com/5pTZ3 Facebook: www.facebook.com/kencindy.perry.3 NPS Stop 38-Site: Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site: https://www.nps.gov/sair/index.htm
Saugus Iron Works was interesting to visit. They have a number of original buildings and as you walk around the property you can almost image them in operation. When they are fully open, they have demonstrations and interpretive programs. I would love to come back here and watch the process of turning raw materials into iron. NPS Stop 39-Site: Salem Maritime National Historic Site: https://www.nps.gov/sama/index.htm Salem, Massachusetts was one of the early ports where goods were imported and exported. The ‘Custom House’ still stands at the site but was closed during our visit. We wandered around and read the story boards and viewed the replica of the Friendship merchant vessel docked in the harbor. There is a lot of history in this port including the Salem witch trials. Photos: https://www.nationalparkplanningguides.com/photos.html Current location: https://trackmytour.com/5pTZ3 Facebook: www.facebook.com/kencindy.perry.3 Weather: High 63/Low 39, Sunny
NPS Stop 37-Springfield Armory National Historic Site: https://www.nps.gov/spar/index.htm The Springfield Armory was the first national armory and began manufacturing muskets in 1794. We were able to walk the property and read the story boards and one of the rangers gave us a brief tour of the various buildings and pointed out several features. Photos: https://www.nationalparkplanningguides.com/photos.html Current location: https://trackmytour.com/5pTZ3 Facebook: www.facebook.com/kencindy.perry.3 Weather: High 63/Low 45, Clouds gave way to Sunshine
NPS Stop 35-Site: https://www.nps.gov/mabi/index.htm This site is made up of three different areas; Marsh, Billings, and Rockefeller believed in conservation and stewardship of the land. After the American Revolution, massive logging was done to build houses and ships. Marsh saw first hand how humans can damage an environment when he visited other countries. He decided to take care of his farm and replant trees to help the environment get back to what it was. Billings bought the property from Marsh and his goal was to create a farm that would serve future generations. His beautiful farm was maintained for three generations. Laurance Rockefeller married Billings’ granddaughter, Mary French, and together they continued taking care of the land. Out of the efforts of all three families and other groups, this became the first national park site in Vermont. NPS Stop 36-Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park: https://www.nps.gov/saga/index.htm Augustus Saint-Gaudens was a well known sculptor who purchased a property in Cornish, NH in the late 1880s. His sculptures range in size from small coins and cameos to huge public statues. The Visitors Center was closed but there are a few statues located on the property for viewing. Photos: https://www.nationalparkplanningguides.com/photos.html Current location: https://trackmytour.com/5pTZ3 Facebook: www.facebook.com/kencindy.perry.3 We are staying at Ashuelot River Campground and visiting family and friends.
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NPS Stop 33-Sagamore Hill National Historic Site: https://www.nps.gov/sahi/index.htm Sagamore Hill was the home of Theodore Roosevelt which he loved. He raised his family, entertained, wrote and even held political events at his home. In talking with folks about Theodore Roosevelt, we found people either love him or hate him. We do thank him for his conservation ideas and the beginnings of what we know today as the National Park Service. NPS Stop 34-Morristown National Historic Park, NJ: https://www.nps.gov/morr/index.htm Morristown was a key city during the American Revolution and was the winter encampment location in 1779-1780. There is a lot to see in this area and many trails to explore. It is hard to imagine these soldiers living and training under these uncomfortable conditions during the cold winter months, with limited supplies, to defend this new country and its freedom from Great Britain. Photos: https://www.nationalparkplanningguides.com/photos.html Current location: https://trackmytour.com/5pTZ3 Facebook: www.facebook.com/kencindy.perry.3 Weather: High 70s/Low 40s, Mostly cloudy with a few showers
NPS Stop 29-Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site: https://www.nps.gov/hofr/index.htm Franklin D. Roosevelt was born in this house and continued to spend a fair amount of time here. He loved this home and continuously made improvements to it. It was a place to rest, relax, and reflect on personal and political issues. NPS Stop 30-Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site: https://www.nps.gov/vama/index.htm The Vanderbilt Mansion reminded us of the mansions in Rhode Island only smaller. The Vanderbilts fortune was made with the railroads and shipping and they owned many properties. It is hard for Cindy to imagine what life would have been like for the very wealthy. NPS Stop 31-Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site: https://www.nps.gov/elro/index.htm Eleanor Roosevelt was a very interesting woman. She was the mother of six, supported her husband, Franklin, in his four terms as President and created a model for getting folks back to work after the war. She had many interests and was a very strong woman who inspired others. NPS Stop 32-Saint Paul’s Church National Historic Site: https://www.nps.gov/sapa/index.htm Saint Paul’s Church is a very old church built back in the 1600s. This church served many roles in history including a meeting house and hospital. Photos: https://www.nationalparkplanningguides.com/photos.html Current location: https://trackmytour.com/5pTZ3 Facebook: www.facebook.com/kencindy.perry.3 |
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