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A child of Japanese incarceration’s call to arms: ‘The lessons of Manzanar have never been more urgent’

How a rebuilt, historic California baseball diamond embodies ‘the contradictions in America’s legacy’

The Guardian - US · 21h ago

In the 1880s, Colorado's Lulu City boomed on silver, then became a ghost town

In the late 19th century, Colorado’s Lulu City attracted hundreds of prospectors hoping to make money from the discovery of silver and other precious metals. Established in 1879 in the remote Kawuneeche Valley, the settlement quickly developed into a small mining town with shops, saloons, homes and regular stagecoach services.…

The Times of India · 21h ago

In 1905, a copper rush created Chloride City, abandoned within a year

In 1905, a mining rush brought prospectors to Chloride City in California’s Death Valley, where they hoped to make money from mineral deposits in the surrounding mountains. The settlement developed as a base for nearby mining operations, attracting workers who believed the area could support a profitable industry. However, the…

The Times of India · 22h ago

In 1886, Thomas Edison bought Glenmont, now a National Park Service home

Glenmont, Thomas Edison’s estate in Llewellyn Park, serves as a memorial to his legacy. The estate, purchased in 1886, is now managed by the National Park Service. It covers 15 acres and features extensive grounds where the Edison family once lived. The estate was connected to Edison’s laboratory, reflecting advancements…

The Times of India · Oct 22

Trump's order, a missing Wabanaki marker and the fight over what national parks should tell

30 markers were removed from Acadia under a Trump administration campaign to strip national parks of materials deemed disparaging to American history

The Independent UK · Oct 22

Restoration Of Totem Pole Park: Ed Galloway’s 11-year folk-art build; later revival work

Ed Galloway, a retired teacher, created a series of sculptures and a notable totem pole in Foyil. His work began in 1937 and included more than 200 hand-carvings on the pole. Galloway used various materials, such as cement and steel, to complete his sculptures by 1948. After his death, the…

The Times of India · Oct 22

Chiricahua is the nation’s newest national park – what does that mean?

With a stroke of a pen, President Donald Trump has officially created the United States’ 64th national park.

The Conversation · Oct 21

In 1886, Thomas Edison bought a 15-acre estate in New Jersey's Llewellyn Park; today, Glenmont is the only home in the 420-acre community owned by the Park Service

Glenmont, a Victorian property acquired by Thomas Edison in 1886, serves as a significant historical site. It is located within the privately-owned Llewellyn Park community in West Orange, New Jersey. The estate is notable for maintaining a unique collection of artifacts that detail the Edisons' private lives. While the mansion…

The Economic Times · Oct 21

In 2023, a Cheetos bag triggered fungal growth and disrupted New Mexico cave’s fragile ecosystem

A visitor’s discarded Cheetos bag disrupted the fragile ecosystem inside Carlsbad Caverns National Park in New Mexico in 2023. The snack softened in the cave’s high humidity, encouraging fungal growth and attracting insects, mites and spiders. Park rangers removed the food residue and mould, using the incident to highlight the…

The Times of India · Oct 19

During World War I, zinc mining helped Rush, Arkansas, grow to 2,000 to 3,000 residents; by 1920, its population had fallen to 344, and mining ruins remain along the Buffalo River

Rush, Arkansas, experienced a boom during World War I, driven by high zinc demand which transformed it into a bustling mining hub. Essential amenities like hotels and stores emerged to support the growing population and mining activities. However, post-war economic shifts resulted in a steep decline, reducing the community to…

The Economic Times · Oct 18