
FDR Grows the National Park System
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FDR redefined the role of the national parks when he expanded the National Park Service in 1933 and set the agency on a new trajectory.

FDR redefined the role of the national parks when he expanded the National Park Service in 1933 and set the agency on a new trajectory.
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Ranger discusses FDR’s 1933 expansion of the National Park Service at the memorial’s bookstore exhibit area.
Ranger discusses FDR’s 1933 expansion of the National Park Service at the memorial’s bookstore exhibit area.
A DC‑themed Pokémon Scavenger Hunt at Anacostia Neighborhood Library lets participants collect Ward 8 gym badge stickers on a card and earn a special prize, for all ages.
Shepherd Park Coat Drive (Shepherd Park Neighborhood Library) — Collect used coats, socks, gloves, hats, hand and toe warmers in donation box at the main desk, all ages.
Stunning virtual reality takes visitors to 1776, showing Patriots coordinating to thwart a British invasion at the American History Museum.
The MAC 2026 Conference in Port of Spain gathers Caribbean museum professionals for multilingual dialogue on community ties, cultural stewardship, and sustainable futures.
Guided 1.5‑mile hike at Peirce Mill retraces Theodore Roosevelt’s rugged trails through uneven, steep terrain, for ages 10 and up.
National Park Service volunteer leads a leisurely one‑mile bird walk at Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens, offering binocular loans and tips for beginners, all ages.
Guided exploration of the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial’s history and art with a ranger, meeting at the memorial’s bookstore.
Ranger-led exploration of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial’s history and art in front of the Korean War Memorial kiosk.
Ranger-led exploration of Lincoln Memorial history and art on the plaza at its base.
Explore the history and art of the World War II Memorial with a ranger at the World War II Kiosk.
Bonsai Science Café (US National Arboretum) — Expert speakers discuss soil properties and container growth while themed cocktails and bites accompany presentations on bonsai and penjing science.
Fall morning walk on Theodore Roosevelt Island’s 2‑mile path with author Melanie Choukas‑Bradley, exploring shore, swamp, boardwalk, trees, wildlife, and island history.