Along the western coastline of the Island of Hawai'i lies the hot, rugged lava of Kaloko-Honokohau. Some people find it difficult to understand why the ancient Hawaiians chose to settle upon these stark lava fields. The reason was, perhaps, a spiritual one, for there was a spirit in Kaloko-Honokohau. The Hawaiians who first came to the area felt its presence in every rock and tree, in the gentle waters of shallow bays, and in the tradewinds that gently swept across the lava flow. Visitors to the park can see the ancient heiau (temple) that stands at the end of the beach, as it did in times when Hawaiian settlements thrived in the area, and the 'Aiopi'o Fishtrap, where reef fish were captured for food.

The site offers exhibits and tours.

Georgia's fate was decided in 1742 when Spanish and British forces clashed on St. Simons Island. Fort Frederica's troops defeated the Spanish, ensuring Georgia's future as a British colony. Today, the archaeological remnants of Frederica are protected by the National Park Service.

The site offers a short film, exhibits, tours, educational programs, and occasional educational and recreational events (including living history events).

For over 400 years Ojibwe families of Grand Portage have tapped maples every spring on a ridge located just off Lake Superior. During the summer, Ojibwe fishermen harvest in the same areas their forefathers have. Before the United States and Canada existed, the trading of furs, ideas, and genes between the Ojibwe and French and English fur traders flourished. From 1778 until 1802, welcomed by the Grand Portage Ojibwe, the North West Company located their headquarters and western supply depot here for business and a summer rendezvous. Today, Grand Portage National Monument and Indian Reservation form a bridge between people, time and culture.

The site offers short films; tours; exhibits; educational programs; demonstrations; and educational and recreational events, including living history events.

Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument consists of 1,100 acres containing the ruins of four mission churches, located at Quarai, Abó, and Gran Quivira, in addition to the partially excavated pueblo of Las Humanas, otherwise known as Gran Quivira. Originally inhabited by the American Indian trade communities of Tiwa- and Tompiro-speaking Puebloans, in the early 17th century Spanish Franciscans visited the area and found it ripe for their missionary efforts. As of 1677 the entire Salinas District was depopulated of both Indian and Spaniard alike.

The monument offers museums, three historic sites, and an interpretive trail.

The San Antonio Missions National Historical Park is located along the San Antonio River and is comprised of four historic missions and the surrounding land. Visitors can enjoy sections of unaltered river, centuries old irrigation systems, church services in the historic missions, and exhibits in the historical park's museum.

The park offers curriculum-based programs for schoolchildren, tours, ranger led activities, and periodic special events including guest lectures. The website offers historical information regarding the park, visitor information, and resources for teachers including primary sources and online activities. In order to contact the park via email, use the "contact us" link located on the left side of the webpage.

Pecos National Historical Park "preserves 12,000 years of history including the ancient pueblo of Pecos, Colonial Missions, Santa Fe Trail sites, 20th century ranch history of Forked Lightning Ranch, and the site of the Civil War Battle of Glorieta Pass. For several centuries the Upper Pecos Valley has been one of those rare places where the impact of geography on human experience is strikingly clear." The park is full of history, ranging from early American Indians to the Civil War in the west and Spanish settlement.

The park offers a 10-minute introductory film, exhibits in English and Spanish, guided tours, a one-mile trail, summer demonstrations, and Junior Ranger activities. Two weeks advance notice is required for all guided tours. The website offers detailed historical information regarding the park, as well as general visitor information. In order to contact the park via email, use the "contact us" link located on the left side of the webpage.

The battle at Fort Necessity in the summer of 1754 was the opening battle of the French and Indian war. The Fort Necessity National Battlefield features a restored Fort Necessity. Trained historical interpreters show visitors what life was like in the mid 18th century and how the battle at Fort Necessity was fought. The National Park Service offers curriculum based classroom educational programs as well as field trips and guided tours of the site.

The site offers visitor information, historical information, information regarding the educational programs offered by the park, an online bookstore, and an events calendar. In order to email the park, use the "contact us" link located on the left side of the webpage.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, hundreds of free and enslaved African Americans were buried in lower Manhattan. Over the ensuing decades, the ground was covered by development and a landfill. Today, the United States General Services Administration (GSA) manages the site. The national monument comprises a relatively small area of the original burial ground, which could possibly extend across Broadway to City Hall.

The site offers historical information about the site, information about the process by which it was designated a National Monument, and government reports regarding the site. The web site, which is linked to on the homepage of the website given here, has more relevant visitor information. In order to contact the National Monument via email, use the "contact us" link on the webpage.

Tumacacori National Historical Park protects three Spanish colonial mission ruins in southern Arizona. Each of the ruins has a modern adobe structure on it, and the Tumacacori ruin now is home to the park visitor center.

The park offers hiking, guided tours, ranger-led activities, presentations, field trip programs, and a traveling trunk program. The website offers historical and cultural information about the park, visitor information, and online curriculum materials. In order to contact the park, use the "contact us" link located on the left side of the webpage.