@BOAFNPS

In 1980, the United States Congress established Boston African American NHS (BOAF) in partnership with the Museum of African American History(MAAH).

 Boston, MA
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Boston NHP@bostonNHP5 Jan 2023
You can also read the press release and learn more about the work the Navy Yard Partners have undertaken to reactivate the Charlestown Navy Yard: nps.gov/articles/000/cny-rea…. (2/2)

Charlestown Navy Yard Reactivation (U.S. National Park Service)

Charlestown Navy Yard Reactivation

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Boston NHP@bostonNHP5 Jan 2023
Yesterday we released the Environmental Assessment for the Charlestown Navy Yard Master Development Strategy. What does that mean? Join us on January 18 at 6:30pm for a public virtual meeting! Register Here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi… Photo Credit: Greg M. Cooper Photography (1/2)
Aerial view of the Charlestown Navy Yard. Centered in the photograph is Pier 1 with the USS CASSIN YOUNG to the right and USS CONSTITUTION to its left.

ALT Aerial view of the Charlestown Navy Yard. Centered in the photograph is Pier 1 with the USS CASSIN YOUNG to the right and USS CONSTITUTION to its left.

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the newer link: justice.gov/tribal/mmip

Missing or Murdered Indigenous Persons

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Today is #RedShawlDay, a day to raise awareness of the violence committed against Indigenous people, particularly women and children. According to the US Department of Justice, Indigenous women are 10 times more likely to be killed than the national average murder rate. 1/3
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Here at the National Parks of Boston, we’re observing the day by displaying red shawls in our visitor centers at Faneuil Hall and the Charlestown Navy Yard, as well as at the Bunker Hill Museum. 2/3
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To learn more about the Presidential Task Force on Missing and Murdered American Indians and Alaska Natives, please visit the following link: operationladyjustice.usdoj.g… #RedShawlDay #NPSIndigenous 3/3
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Today is #WorldPostcardDay and we've sent a note to @BOAFNPS and Longfellow House NHS wishing them all the best at their exciting Queer Art in the Parks event to celebrate #LGBTQHistoryMonth! Any other @NatlParkService sites you think could benefit from an encouraging message?
NPS/Burna image: Two postcards featuring a stylized historic photo of the Stonewall Inn and National Park Service logo are held up in front of stop number 4 on the Stonewall National Monument Fence Exhibit. This image highlights an unidentified group of young people posing for photographer Fred W. McDarrah outside the boarded-up Stonewall Inn after the uprising.

ALT NPS/Burna image: Two postcards featuring a stylized historic photo of the Stonewall Inn and National Park Service logo are held up in front of stop number 4 on the Stonewall National Monument Fence Exhibit. This image highlights an unidentified group of young people posing for photographer Fred W. McDarrah outside the boarded-up Stonewall Inn after the uprising.

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In honor of Queer History Month we are excited to announce our new tour, Boston Marriages to Marriage Equality: An LGBTQ+ History Tour of Beacon Hill!
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Image Description: NPS Flyer with a rainbow on the bottom. Titled “Boston Marriage to Marriage Equality: A LGBTQ+ History Tour”The right side has a pink flyer that reads “Love Is Love Love Is All Love is All You Love Is All You Need”underneath is a black & white photo of a crowd
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#FindYourPark #EncuentraTuParque #QueerHistoryMonth #BostonMarriagestoMarruageEquality
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In honor of International Underground Railroad Month, we are excited to announce the release of the National Parks of Boston’s Underground Railroad Audio Tour!
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You will also learn about the activists and Allie’s in this city who helped these freedom seekers along their way.
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Download the NPS App and search for “Boston African American National Historic Site” to access the Audio Tour: nps.gov/boaf/mobile-app.htm #InternationalUndergroundRailroadMonth #NPSNetworkToFreedom #FindYourPark #EncuentaTuParque

Mobile App - Boston African American National Historic Site (U.S. National Park Service)

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Join us at Longfellow House-Washington headquarters National Historic Site for Queer Arts in the Park on October 1st from 12pm-4pm to celebrate the beginning of LGBTQ+ History Month! #Queerartsinthepark #FindYourPark #Queerhistorymonth #Encuentratuparque
White flyer with the NPS Letterhead across the top. Three images goes across the top, the first is trees, the second is a pride flag, and the third is Longfellow House. Underneath it reads “Queer Arts in Park: A Celebration of History and Community! Saturday, October 1st, 12-4pm 105 Brattle St, Cambridge, MA 02138 Come Join our celebration of local queer history and community! There will be music, games, arts and crafts, activities for kids, booths from local organizations, queer history tours of the house, and a queer history pop-up.”

ALT White flyer with the NPS Letterhead across the top. Three images goes across the top, the first is trees, the second is a pride flag, and the third is Longfellow House. Underneath it reads “Queer Arts in Park: A Celebration of History and Community! Saturday, October 1st, 12-4pm 105 Brattle St, Cambridge, MA 02138 Come Join our celebration of local queer history and community! There will be music, games, arts and crafts, activities for kids, booths from local organizations, queer history tours of the house, and a queer history pop-up.”

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Image Description: White flyer with the NPS letterhead across the top. The text of the poster reads “Queer Arts in Parks: A Celebration of History and Community!” Underneath images of trees, a pride flag, and Longfellow House. At the bottom it states the date and location.
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Welcome back to school! To all the new 4th graders, don’t forget to get your Every Kid Outdoors Pass! With this pass, 4th graders and their families (all children under 16 and up to 3 adults) can visit National Parks for free. Sign up and learn more: everykidoutdoors.gov/index.h…
Illustrated trees with three kids playing next to them on top of a yellow background. Underneath in white font it reads “Every Kid Outdoors”

ALT Illustrated trees with three kids playing next to them on top of a yellow background. Underneath in white font it reads “Every Kid Outdoors”

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Image Description: Logo for the Every Kid Outdoor Program depicts two kids playing next to trees on top of a yellow background, underneath is “Every Kid Outdoors” in a white font. #findyourpark #everykidoutdoors #BackToSchool
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