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George Rogers Clark National Historical Park
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Children exploring the museum at George Rogers Clark NHP
George Rogers Clark NHP
Children exploring the museum at George Rogers Clark NHP

History is boring!

If this is what you think - then you need to visit George Rogers Clark National Historical Park.

 

 

 

Watch an exciting 30-minute movie, complete with battle scenes and lots of action. Explore a huge stone memorial which stands 85 feet tall. Learn about the people who actually made history.

While memorizing dates and names for history class may be "boring," learning about the individuals involved in history can be very exciting. Did you know that George Rogers Clark was only 25 years old when he conceived of the plan to lead an army against the British? Did you know that Indians and French-speaking people living in the northwest supported both sides of this conflict? Did you know that British soldiers wore wool uniforms all year round? Interesting? While at George Rogers Clark NHP you will discover many more interesting things about the people involved.

Become a junior ranger and take a closer look at the Clark story as you complete the questionnaire.

Junior Ranger Badge
Junior Ranger Badge
Become a Junior Ranger at George Rogers Clark NHP.
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1976 Photo of Lawnfield by Robert Riggin  

Did You Know?
The James A. Garfield National Historic Site was given the name Lawnfield by reporters in 1880. Up until then, the Garfield family called it "The Mentor Farm".

Last Updated: August 22, 2006 at 11:00 EST