John Muir National Historic Site

The John Muir National Historic Site is located just between Napa Valley and San Francisco. You can visit the house that John Muir used to live in and learn about his contributions to America and the National Park system. In addition, you'll find part of the Juan Batista de Anza National Historic Trail here. If you're a collector of the National Park Passport Stamps, you'll find stamps for both at the Visitor's Center here. They also have a Junior Ranger program here to encourage children (and adults) to learn about John Muir.

Museum of Work and Culture

Located in Woonsocket, RI, the Museum of Work & Culture is an interesting walk through the history of labor in our country, with a focus on the mill towns of Rhode Island in the 1800's and 1900's. This is a great way to learn how our ancestors fought for the rights we enjoy as workers today. It takes about one hour to walk through the museum. In addition, if you collect the National Park Passport Stamps, there is one at this location.

Roger Williams National Memorial

The Roger Williams National Memorial is a park in the center of Providence, RI that explores the history of the founder of the state. Roger Williams is best known as one of the original champions of religious freedom, and founded the state of Rhode Island based on this principle.

Tours are available from the visitor's center to learn more about the history of Roger Williams, and there is a short video there as well to give you a quick overview of his significance. There is also a Junior Ranger program available for kids (and adults!) to learn more about Roger Williams. If you are a collector of the National Park Passport Stamps, there is a stamp at this location as well.

National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library

The National Czech & Slovak Museum in Cedar Rapids is located in a gorgeous building, which was actually moved from a different spot due to a massive flood a few years ago. Inside, you'll get a great look into the cultural history of the Czech and Slovak people both in their native homeland, as well as in America. We spent about an hour here, but if this is a culture you are a part of or interested in, you could probably spend about 2-3 hours.

It should also be noted that this museum has a National Park Passport Cancellation Stamp for the Silos and Smokestacks National Heritage Area.