Whom You Know: The NPS is having a birthday and everyone's invited! The National Park Service Is Turning 96! Join the Celebration with the National Parks of New York Harbor

Monday, August 20, 2012

The NPS is having a birthday and everyone's invited! The National Park Service Is Turning 96! Join the Celebration with the National Parks of New York Harbor

The National Parks of New York Harbor will celebrate the 96th birthday of the National Park Service (NPS) with an array of programs at its constituent parks on Founder’s Day, Saturday, August 25. All programs are free and open to the public, although seating may be limited for some.

Families with members ages 4 to 9 can check out Children’s Story Time at Hamilton Grange National Memorial at 11 am. The hour-long program starts with a reading of “The Little House” and is followed by a fun activity that relates to the story. Seating is limited, so come early. To learn more or how to get to Hamilton Grange, visit www.nps.gov/hagr .

Families with children 6 to 16 who are looking to challenge each other can check out the programs at Statue of Liberty National Monument and Ellis Island. Weather permitting, visitors can take up the Search for Liberty’s Symbols at 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. on Liberty Island. They can also head to Ellis Island to find out what life was like for immigrant families with special interactive programs at 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. Will you survive the challenge?

Would you vote for a presidential contender who’s not afraid to speak his mind or make bold – even unpopular – decisions? Then check out the Bull Moose Party’s presidential contender in 1912, Theodore Roosevelt. Learn more about him and the childhood home that shaped his politics by checking out one or both of the special talks at Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site. If you have ever wondered how the NPS becomes the caretaker of historic buildings, check out “Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace – From Home to Historic Site” at 11:30 a.m. “Theodore Roosevelt’s Contribution to American Conservation” at 3:30 p.m. is great for those who want to learn about why Roosevelt was so passionate about conservation and how he helped shape the way Americans’ relate to the land and its history. Best suited to high school students and adults, each talk will last approximately 20 minutes, with plenty of time for questions and discussion at the end. To learn more or how to get to Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace NHS, visit www.nps.gov/thrb .

Looking for an old-school national park experience that’s great for everyone? At 7 p.m., head to Great Kills Park in the Staten Island Unit of Gateway National Recreation Area where the Founder’s Day Campfire will feature a campfire, music and roasted marshmallows. Don’t forget to bring beach chairs or towels to sit on! To learn more or how to get there, visit www.nps.gov/gate .

“Founder’s Day is a terrific day to invite people to come out and take advantage of their national parks, said Maria Burks, Commissioner of the National Parks of New York Harbor. “The 10 parks located here in New York City offer the best of the NPS – recreation, history, a national icon and amazing ecosystems – and all are free.”

The NPS was established on August 25, 1916. The United States was the first country in the world to set aside its most significant places as national parks so that they could be enjoyed by all. Today, the NPS cares for 397 national parks throughout the country – each one an important part of America’s collective identity. Some parks commemorate notable people and achievements, others conserve magnificent landscapes and natural wonders, and all provide a place to have fun and learn something. Plan your visit at www.nps.gov/findapark.

The mission of the NPS extends beyond parks into communities across the country where we work with partners to help preserve local history and create close-to-home recreational opportunities that revitalize neighborhoods and enhance the quality of life. To see what we do here in New York, go towww.nps.gov/NY.

About the National Parks of New York Harbor: The National Parks of New York Harbor consist of Statue of Liberty National Monument-Ellis Island, African Burial Ground National Monument, Castle Clinton National Monument, Federal Hall National Memorial Gateway National Recreation Area, General Grant National Memorial (Grant’s Tomb), Governors Island National Monument, Hamilton Grange National Memorial, St. Paul’s Church National Historic Site and Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic. Learn more at www.nps.gov/npnh .

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