Search Results: keywords:"historical site"

  • H. CON. RES. 92 — Honoring the Mary Meachum Freedom Crossing.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:143

    H. CON. RES. 92 is a resolution that honors Mary and John Meachum for their work as abolitionists dedicated to educating and freeing enslaved people. It recognizes the Mary Meachum Freedom Crossing, part of the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom, as significant...

    Simple Explanation

    The resolution is like giving a big thank-you to Mary and John Meachum for helping people escape from being slaves a long time ago. It also talks about a special place called the Mary Meachum Freedom Crossing, which is important in history because it's part of a path people used to find freedom.

  • H. R. 8931 — To redesignate Saratoga National Historical Park as Saratoga National Battlefield Park.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:171

    H.R. 8931 aims to change the name of the Saratoga National Historical Park to Saratoga National Battlefield Park. This bill, introduced by Ms. Stefanik and Mr. Tonko, specifies that any existing legal documents or references to the park under its former name should now be...

    Simple Explanation

    The bill wants to change the name of a special park in New York from "Saratoga National Historical Park" to "Saratoga National Battlefield Park." It also says that wherever the old name is written, people should use the new name instead.

  • S. RES. 585 — Recognizing the 150th anniversary of the Harrison residence, home of Brigadier General and President Benjamin Harrison and First Lady Caroline Harrison.
    Status:Agreed to Senate
    Words:262

    S. RES. 585 celebrates the 150th anniversary of the Harrison residence, which was home to Brigadier General and President Benjamin Harrison and First Lady Caroline Harrison. The resolution acknowledges the residence as a National Historic Landmark and highlights its role in...

    Simple Explanation

    S. RES. 585 is a way for the Senate to say "Happy Birthday" to a very old house where a past president, Benjamin Harrison, used to live. This special house teaches people about how the government works and why it's important.