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Most people know that the National Park Service cares for national parks, a network of over 420 natural, cultural and recreational sites across the nation. The treasures in this system – the first of its kind in the world – have been set aside by the American people to preserve, protect, and share the legacies of this land. People from all around the world visit national parks to experience America's story, marvel at the natural wonders, and have fun. Places like the Grand Canyon, the Statue of Liberty, and Gettysburg are popular destinations, but so too are the hundreds of lesser known yet equally meaningful gems like Rosie the Riveter in California, Boston Harbor Islands in Massachusetts, and Russell Cave in Alabama. The American system of national parks was the first of its kind in the world, and provides a living model for other nations wishing to establish and manage their own protected areas. The park service actively consults with these Nations, sharing what we've learned, and gaining knowledge from the experience of others. Beyond national parks, the National Park Service helps communities across America preserve and enhance important local heritage and close-to-home recreational opportunities. Grants and assistance are offered to register, record and save historic places; create community parks and local recreation facilities; conserve rivers and streams, and develop trails and greenways.

With over 200 staff members, hundreds of volunteers and thousands of partners in historical societies, local history groups and local and state government, Ohio History Connection champions all Ohio history. Mission Spark discovery of Ohio's stories. Embrace the present, share the past and transform the future Our work includes: * A network of 50+ historic sites and museums; one of the largest statewide networks in the U.S. * Maintain the State Archives which serves as the institutional memory of the state, from founding documents to the vital records. * Administer the state’s historical museum in the Ohio History Center and Ohio Village, located in Columbus, OH. * Promote and assist local historical societies through the Local History Alliance. * Provide online textbook with teaching tools to Ohio's 4th graders. * Protect and promote Ohio's historic places through Ohio's State Historic Preservation Office. * Manage the statewide History Fund, to be used for making grants to local history-related projects. * Oversee the more than 1,400 historical markers program throughout Ohio. Visit ohiohistory.org for a complete list of historic sites and services, including admission and hours. Visit ohiohistory.org/jobs for the latest job postings and ohiohistory.org/volunteer to volunteer. Specialties Collections of Ohio History, Genealogy, Civil War History, Museums, Natural History of OH, Earthworks and moundbuilding, Archaeology, Teaching Ohio history to youth, Presidents from OH, Historic preservation in OH, National Register of Historic Places