Historic Spots Up for Fame: Public Gets to Nominate Faves
Published Date: 6/5/2025
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The National Park Service wants your thoughts on special places nominated for the National Register of Historic Places before May 24, 2025. If you care about history or your community, this is your chance to speak up! No money changes now, but your input helps decide which spots get official recognition.
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