"History forgotten. That is what's at stake for present and future
generations if adequate funding is not found for the Underground
Railroad Network to Freedom program (NTF). This program was created to
educate the public about the critical journey of sacrifice and triumph
that has empowered African-Americans and helped shape the history of
this nation. Despite its importance, the program has been funded at
levels well below sustainability--and at current levels the program
could disappear within a decade."  Support Congressional bill H.R.
1239.

And tomorrow night at March 20, 2007:

Federal Hall National Memorial
26 Wall Street
New York, NY
Federal Hall is located at the intersection of Broad Street across the
street from the New York Stock Exchange.  6p.m-8p.m

"During the listening sessions, participants will have 2 minutes to
share their thoughts, experiences and visions for the national parks
in your area."

Additionally,

"- Support for restoring Gateway National Park-- creating an icon from
an eyesore.
- Support for a subsidized ferry service linking all National Park
sites around the NY/NJ Harbor.
- Support for the Army Corps's Comprehensive Harbor Restoration
Program that will address the condition Jamaica Bay.
- Support for Governors Island, Hamilton Grange, Grant's Tomb, Weir
Farm, Fire Island, and other NPS sites in the region."

Source: emails from the National Parks Conservation Association
(www.npca.org) for the recognition of the upcoming centennial (100
years within the next ten years). of the US National Parks Service, a
system I'm given to understand was emulated elsewhere (Saudi Arabia).

George Myers