Roam from Home
Happy Trails
The Happy Trails programs delivered on the second Tuesday of the month are delivered by a partnership with the National Park Service
Discover the great wonders and expand your historic knowledge of the United States through the National Park Service. Attendees will virtually visit majestic parks from all corners of the United States and learn about historic sites and monuments with our Happy Trails programming.
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Check out the schedule below.
Tar Heels?
Discover why North Carolinians are known as Tar Heels!
What is Freedom
What is freedom? Is there a single definition that fits everyone throughout history? Discover the narratives of individuals in the history of Fort Monroe and Old Point Comfort, from the first landing of Africans in 1619, the Contraband Decision of 1861, formation of the United States Colored Troops, and their unique experiences with the word freedom.
President Grant and the Establishment of Yellowstone National Park
Humans have lived in and around the Yellowstone Valley for thousands of years. However, President Ulysses S. Grant signed a bill into law in 1872 establishing Yellowstone as the world's first National Park. This act set aside thousands of acres to be preserved for the benefit of the American people. In this program, participants will learn a short history of various Tribal Nations that call Yellowstone home and explain why Congress and President Grant established the idea of a "National Park" in the 1870s.
A Wonderland of Rocks
Located in the Sky Island region of southeast Arizona, Chiricahua National Monument was established in 1924 for the purpose of protecting its distinctive rock pinnacles. These eroded rhyolite columns and other formations are evidence of violent geological activity that continued for millions of years. The park also preserves evidence of a diverse human history including the Chiricahua Apache, Buffalo Soldiers, European American pioneers and ranchers, and the Civilian Conservation Corps. We're celebrating our centennial this year - there's never been a better time to learn about this "hidden gem!"
#GivingTuesday: Roam from Home
Do not miss our final celebrations of our anniversary year that is dedicating to supporting the next 30 years of CILC innovation in our #GivingTuesday Pay As You Wish Events!
Holiday Greetings from George Washington Carver
George Washington Carver created homemade Christmas cards for close friends, and included original artwork and photographs. As a prolific letter writer, he documented events in his life that took place near the holiday season. A park ranger will read selections from Carver's letters and will share original artwork.
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It was engaging, interactive and light-hearted. A perfect break in the day for my senior population of adult learners.
—Activities Coordinator at Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health (Las Vegas)