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This poem is part of a series by Ellen Murray, a co-founder of the Penn School on St. Helena Island, SC. "Forward Let the People Go" was first published in the Newport Mercury on May 23, 1863.

This poem is part of a series by Ellen Murray, a co-founder of the Penn School on St. Helena Island, SC. "We Forget Them Not" was first published in the Newport Mercury on July 30, 1864.

This poem is part of a series by Ellen Murray, a co-founder of the Penn School on St. Helena Island, SC. "A Cup of Cold Water" was first published in Our Daily Fare on June 16, 1864.

This poem is part of a series by Ellen Murray, a co-founder of the Penn School on St. Helena Island, SC. "Dying in the Hospital" was first published in Our Daily Fare on June 13, 1864.

This poem is part of a series by Ellen Murray, a co-founder of the Penn School on St. Helena Island, SC. "Presentation of the Flag to the Second Regiment of S.C. Vols." was first published in the Newport Mercury on August 1, 1863.

This poem is part of a series by Ellen Murray, a co-founder of the Penn School on St. Helena Island, SC. "Lines to E.H.F." was first published in the Newport Mercury on June 6, 1863.

This poem is part of a series by Ellen Murray, a co-founder of the Penn School on St. Helena Island, SC. "Neither Thirst Any More" was first published in the Newport Mercury on February 14, 1863.

This poem is part of a series by Ellen Murray, a co-founder of the Penn School on St. Helena Island, SC. "Woman's Right" was first published in the National Anti-Slavery Standard on April 26, 1862.

This poem is part of a series by Ellen Murray, a co-founder of the Penn School on St. Helena Island, SC. "Mene, Mene" was first published in the National Anti-Slavery Standard on March 22, 1862.

This poem is part of a series by Ellen Murray, a co-founder of the Penn School on St. Helena Island, SC. "May We Pray?" was first published in the National Anti-Slavery Standard on January 11, 1862.

In November 1920, D.H. Day donated 32 acres of land on Glen Arbor Bay to the state for use as a state park. Day built a one room large log cabin 1923-24 on the park campgrounds as a space for events. It has a front and back porch. Today it is used for educational programs and other special events.

Bright Angel Trail lets hikers walk in the footsteps of the canyon's Indigenous Peoples, miners, and early tourists, as they descend into the canyon's depths. Offering big views, morning and afternoon shade, resthouses, vault toilets, and water stations during the summer. As of April 13, 2025, the water is ON at 1.5- and 3-mile resthouses and Havasupai Gardens. Portions of Bright Angel Trail are closed for waterline construction, Visit the link for a list of trail closures.

Start your journey through El Malpais at the El Malpais National Monument Visitor Center. Here you'll find information, rangers, a bookstore, and restroom, all to get you a head start on your adventure.

In February 2025, Grand Portage National Monument added a new painting to its collection. Gichi-Onigaming Amik / Grand Portage Beaver is the title of a painting by Zhaawanoogiishik / Sam Zimmerman. Sam explains his inspiration behind this piece.

Read on to learn about how Mather high school students have been working on reconstructing late 1700s style log cabins at Morristown National Historical Park and Governors Island National Monument!

North Kaibab Trail is the least visited and most difficult of the major inner canyon corridor trails. It is challenging for day hikers as well as rim-to-rim hikers. Water at the North Kaibab TRAILHEAD water has been shut off for the winter and is expected to be turned back on May 15, when the roads open. Always carry a way to filter or treat creek water, in the event the water stations at Manzanita and Cottonwood Campground are not working.

This well-maintained dirt trail offering wonderful expansive views. This is a great trail for short day hiking trips into the canyon of half a day or less. During winter months foot traction and hiking poles are advised when trail surfaces are icy. There is no public parking at the South Kaibab Trailhead. Please park at the Visitor Center, then take the Kaibab (Orange) Route shuttle bus to the trailhead. It is a 9-minute ride from the Visitor Center to the Trailhead.

Little Rock Central High School, a functioning 9th - 12th grade facility, is a combined Collegiate Gothic and Art Deco style building that covers much of two city blocks and contains over 150,000 square feet. The school is closed to the public.