Park Ranger Speaker Series

The Interior Library is proud to present a series of programs on the background and history of sites of interest in the Washington, D.C. region and around the country, as well as subjects highlighting the history of the United States. The onehour programs, presented by National Park Service Rangers, are presented virtually via webinar.

To register for a future Park Ranger Speaker Series program, please use our Park Ranger Speaker Series registration form. If the registration form does not work at your location, you may use the Library's contact form. If you have any questions or concerns, contact the Interior Library by e-mail at library@ios.doi.gov or by phone at (202) 208-5815.

Webinar recordings of recently completed Park Ranger Speaker Series programs are available upon request. Please contact the Interior Library by phone at (202) 208-5815, e-mail at library@ios.doi.gov or via the Library's comment form for more information.
 

Upcoming Programs

Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial
Tuesday, March 18, 2025, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm ET

From the end of the Civil War until the late 1920s, Arlington House served as offices and living quarters for employees of Arlington National Cemetery. Thousands of people visited it, but the few open rooms did little to tell the story of Arlington as the former residence of the Custis-Lee families. In response to years of public lobbying, on March 4, 1925, Congress passed a bill authorizing the restoration of Arlington House to its pre-Civil War appearance. Yet this raised some challenging questions for the Army and later the National Park Service: how would they restore a site that had changed so much, and how would they interpret its controversial history? Please join Park Ranger Doug Breton as he takes a look at the many challenges involved with the restoration of Arlington House.

Please note: This program is only being offered as a simultaneous online webinar. Please contact the Library to obtain webinar information for this program.
 

Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Tuesday, April 15, 2025, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm ET

On December 27, 1974, President Gerald Ford signed legislation to create Cuyahoga Valley National Recreation Area between the cities of Akron and Cleveland in Ohio. That moment capped off decades of the community treasuring the valley for outdoor recreation and working for its protection. Many places had shown the scars of heavy land use. Over the past 50 years, park stewards and community partners have worked hard to renew park natural and cultural resources and improve visitor recreational experiences. Renamed in 2000, Cuyahoga Valley National Park is now one of the most visited national parks in the country. Please join Chief of Interpretation, Education & Visitor Services Jennie Vasarhelyi as she celebrates all that has been accomplished in creating this national park.

Please note: This program is only being offered as a simultaneous online webinar. Please contact the Library to obtain webinar information for this program.

 

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