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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/c…. (2/2)

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/regist… Photo Credit: Greg M. Cooper Photography (1/2)

@BOAFNPS the newer link: justice.gov/tribal/mmip

@potenspuella Thank you very much!

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

To learn more about the Presidential Task Force on Missing and Murdered American Indians and Alaska Natives, please visit the following link: operationladyjustice.usdoj.gov #RedShawlDay #NPSIndigenous 3/3

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

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?

#FindYourPark #EncuentraTuParque #QueerHistoryMonth #BostonMarriagestoMarruageEquality

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

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!

Download the NPS App and search for “Boston African American National Historic Site” to access the Audio Tour: nps.gov/boaf/mobile-ap… #InternationalUndergroundRailroadMonth #NPSNetworkToFreedom #FindYourPark #EncuentaTuParque

You will also learn about the activists and Allie’s in this city who helped these freedom seekers along their way.

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!

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.

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

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

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.htm