U.S. National Historic Site
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A U.S. National Historic Site is a federally protected area recognized for its exceptional historical significance and preserved for public education and interpretation.
Aliases (10)
- National Historic Site ×6
- National Historic Site of the United States ×3
- National Historical Sites of the United States ×2
- National Historic Site (United States) ×1
- National Historic Sites ×1
- National Historic Sites in Puerto Rico ×1
- National Historic Sites program ×1
- U.S. National Historical Park ×1
- U.S. National Historical Park (site) ×1
- U.S. National Park Service unit ×1
Statements (46)
| Predicate | Object |
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| instanceOf |
United States historic preservation designation
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type of protected area → |
| access |
open to the public
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| administeredBy |
National Park Service
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| conservationFocus |
long-term protection of historic resources
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| country |
United States of America
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| designatedBy |
President of the United States
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United States Congress → |
| fundingSource |
federal appropriations
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| governedBy |
U.S. federal law
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| hasPurpose |
commemoration of historically significant events
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commemoration of historically significant persons → historic preservation → preservation of historically significant places → public education → public interpretation of history → |
| interpretiveFocus |
themes in U.S. history
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| jurisdiction |
federal jurisdiction of the United States
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| languageOfOfficialInformation |
English
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| legalStatus |
federally protected area
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| managedBy |
U.S. Department of the Interior
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| mayHave |
cooperating associations
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partnerships with local organizations → |
| mayInclude |
archaeological resources
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birthplaces of notable individuals → historic battlefields → historic buildings → historic landscapes → homes of notable individuals → sites of major historical events → |
| partOf |
United States National Park System
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| recognizedFor |
exceptional historical significance
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| relatedDesignation |
National Historic Landmark
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National Register of Historic Places listing → U.S. National Historical Park → U.S. National Monument → |
| selectionCriteria |
integrity of historic resources
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national-level historical significance → |
| subclassOf |
U.S. National Park Service unit
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cultural heritage site → |
| typicalActivities |
educational programs
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guided tours → historical interpretation → |
| typicalFacilities |
exhibits
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interpretive signage → visitor centers → |