Recent News: #history
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September 20, 2017
Universal Sailing Club supports African-American maritime heritage
Since 2001, Marcus Asante has led one of the Bay’s first African-American sailing clubs
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August 16, 2017
Travel back in time at these six historical Potomac River sites
Discover cultural and natural history along the Nation’s River
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July 03, 2017
Learning from history to shape the future
Chesapeake Bay Program Diversity Workgroup meeting takes place in Petersburg, Virginia
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June 02, 2017
Photo of the Week: Revisiting history at the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center
Once-abandoned farmland became home to cutting-edge research facility
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April 24, 2017
Oyster shells show evidence of early human pollution of Chesapeake Bay
Humans have dramatically increased nitrogen in the estuary since the early 19th century, study finds
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October 13, 2016
Photo of the Week: Natural beauty and national history converge in Harpers Ferry
As a meeting place for two rivers and three states, historic site offers breathtaking scenery
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September 22, 2016
Photo of the Week: Follow the North Star along the Harriet Tubman Byway
Historic drive lets visitors follow Tubman's pathway to freedom
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September 19, 2016
Discover the beauty and history of the Susquehanna at these seven riverside sites
From New York to the Chesapeake Bay, there are over 400 miles of river to explore
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August 23, 2016
Celebrating 100 years of the National Park Service
Centennial events across the watershed commemorate parks, monuments and historic places
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March 24, 2016
Five remarkable women with ties to the Chesapeake region
Learn about the inspirational work of five women you should know
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