The northeast bastion and north palisade wall foundations after excava...
The northeast bastion and north palisade wall foundations after excavation.
Foam Replica of Vertebra - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Foam vertebrae waiting to take shape. When done, it will replace a missing vertebra.
AP Type VII Sample 3, Ming dynasty
PORE 951 Flora Spray on Deep Bowl with Flared Sides Public domain photograph of Ming dynasty archaeological object, China, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
19th Century Games - National Parks Gallery
One of the evening programs at the Civil War Teachers Institute was a lesson on 19th Century Games. Among the games and toys were buzzsaws. Jacob's Ladders, pick-up sticks and checkers.
Sitka national historical parkhistory images: SITK 3888
Public domain photograph of Sitka, Alaska, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
2012 BioBlitz in Rocky Mountain National Park
Searching for macroinvertebrates in Beaver Meadows.
More Feather Kahili Work - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Making feather kahiki was a popular craft.
Sitka national historical parkhistory images: SITK 3882
Picryl description: Public domain image related to Central America History, Aztec, Mesoamerica, Mexico, Pre-Columbus America free to use, no copyright restrictions.
Grinding Mesquite, Casa Grande ruins
Using a mano and metate is a skill almost every child tries to perfect.
Color photos of prehistoric jar (North Creek Gray) display. ; ZION Mus...
Public domain photograph of Zion National Park, mountains, nature, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
National parks: Basket - public domain image
Many baskets were tightly woven. some were used for cooking and swelled when filled with water, making them water tight. Others were used for storing seeds, nuts, and dried meat.
Hot Springs national park - HOSP_106_CaddoPotteryJug-a_UnknownDate, Ho...
jug; neck narrow, short, broken, red; body squat & rounded; glazed red, deep notch on one side, smaller nick on other side - Caddo
National parks: HOSP_126_CaddoNaturalClayBowl_UnknownDate - public dom...
bowl, natural clay, no design - Caddo
Junior Ranger Fun - National Parks Gallery
Junior Ranger Fun Public domain photograph of National Park Junior Rangers, children, activity, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Anita Antone demonstrates O'odham basket weaving
Anita Antone demonstrates O'odham basket weaving
Benjamin Martin pottery making demonstration
Benjamin Martin pottery making demonstration Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
National parks: Masks - public domain image
Public domain photograph of primitivism, folk art, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
The 16 lb. Sledge Hammer - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
A regular hammer won't do the trick - many quarriers use 16 and 20 lb. sledge hammers with their smaller 5 lb. hammer.
History - Painted Desert Inn Kabotie Planting Mural
Picryl description: Public domain image of a mural painting, architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
Color photos of trailside exhibits. ; ZION Museum and Archives Image 2...
Public domain photograph of Zion National Park, mountains, nature, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Leather Buckets, Free images of New Mexico
Two leather buckets filled with water near a fire ring.
National parks: HOSP_19281_BarbaraLarkinPottery_2005 - public domain i...
Original stoneware pottery of tree trunk by May 2005 Artist in Residence Barbara Larkin. Sits on wooden base with brass nameplate.
AP Type V Sample 7, Ming dynasty
PORE 1046 Foliaga and Duck on a Fine Plate Public domain photograph of Ming dynasty archaeological object, China, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Kapa Pounding - Hawaii free images
NPS staff demonstrating how to prepare this bark strip before pounding into a natural cloth.
Coffee Set in Herbert Hoover national historic site
Coffee Set Public domain reproduction of a teapot, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Color photos of prehistoric jar (North Creek Gray) display. ; ZION Mus...
Public domain photograph of Zion National Park, mountains, nature, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Making a cast - National Parks Gallery
Paleontology GIP at Dinosaur National Monument, Colorado & Utah, Paleontology GIP Rachel Grandpre using plaster to make a cast.
National parks: IMG_4596 - public domain image
Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Convention Days Crafts - National Parks Gallery
Children's crafts at the Visitor Center of Women's Rights National Historical Park on Convention Days.
Birch Bark Container with Decorative Quillwork - GRPO 17091
Cylindrical birch bark container decorated with dyed quillwork floral design on lid and side walls. The container and lid are both sewn with split and peeled black spruce root. Bark scalloping reinforces bottom... More
Friends of Chickasaw NRA Serving Lunch
Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Grand Canyon National Park - Archaeology Lab Work
An archaeologist examines a large pot sherd recovered during an archaeology project in the park.
Ceramic Shard, Blue and White - Public Domain image, National Parks Ga...
Ceramic shard, fired, roughly rectangular, 3.5 x 2.3 cm. Convex side has white, large chip extending from glazed edge. Concave side has elaborate blue and white pattern.
National parks: Pantry - public domain image
European-style provisions such as tea and grain were more secure when stored on the second floor.
Gila polychrome handled bowl - Public Domain image, National Parks Gal...
Gila polychrome handled bowl Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Arts Afire - 2013 - National Parks Gallery
Arts projects from this summer's Arts Afire program for kids.
Close up of completion - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Beautiful eagle totem is complete. Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Sitka national historical parkhistory images: SITK 3834
SITK 3834 Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
What's inside, National Parks gallery
Young, girl with dark hair looks into a tray with something in it
National parks: 0004.014.0253_men_cabin_panning - public domain image
Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Cave Restoration Camp 2007 - Public Domain image, National Parks Galle...
Cave Restoration Camp 2007 Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Grand Canyon National Park - Macro Invertebrate Mayhem
Grand Canyon Expeditions - Indian Garden participants collect bugs in Garden Creek inside the canyon.
Courthouse Wash Rock Art Panel - Public Domain image, National Parks G...
This panel is south of the main park entrance along Highway 191. (NPS photo by Neal Herbert)
Nov 21, Youth and Creature Figures detail
Youth and Creature Figures detail Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Repointing historic masonry at stage station, Petrified Forest Nationa...
Repointing historic masonry at stage station, Petrified Forest National Park
Agate Fossil Beds - Signed moccasins
These moccasins are signed on the bottom stating that they are a gift from Red Cloud. They are decorated with blue, green and white beads in a geometric pattern and are on display in the James H. Cook Gallery i... More
Winter Solstice Pottery - National Parks Gallery
Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Lake Clark national park and preserve - Shortening Can
Shortening can. Reads "Snowdrift Degestible Quick Mixing Shortening", "Biscuits", "Frying". Three piece cylinder can wit bail handle with lugs. Seals says "Jersey City, NJ". Top of rim of can is disconnected an... More
Tuscarora and Algonquian Pots - Public Domain image, National Parks Ga...
Two pots on display at the Fort Raleigh National Historic Site Visitor Center that show the handiwork of the Tuscarora and Roanoac.
National parks: SITK_03872_wm - public domain image
Public domain photograph of Sitka, Alaska, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Special programs at the Sesquicentennial Commemoration of the Battle o...
Civil War Texting - An exhibit demonstrating the use of telegraphy during the Civil War.
National parks: SITK_03842 - public domain image
Public domain photograph of Sitka, Alaska, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Knife River Indian Villages National Historic Site
Earthlodge interior Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park
Ruth and Abby, the park's 1850s ladies, prepare ginger snaps on National Ginger Snap Day to hand out to any "soldiers" who might come by for a Civil War event the next day.
Hot Springs national park - HOSP_52_CaddoPotteryJar-a_UnknownDate, Hot...
Pottery jar with rounded sides (cracked), flared rim Public domain photograph of ceramic vase, jug, pottery, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Hot Springs national park - HOSP_108_CaddoIncisedBowl-a_UnknownDate, H...
bowl; neck & lip are not flared, incised design; hole inside body– Caddo
Tumacacori national historical park - Mission storeroom
Mission storeroom, pots Public domain photo of museum object, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.
Travis Erickson at Work - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Quarrier and carver Travis Erickson using a knife to carve a pipe stem.
Timucuan Ecological and historic preserve - Vessel fragment
with glass encasing two different images - a possible Virgin Mary gazing intently at crucifix in her left hand. She has golden wheat hair
Lotus lantern making and face paint
Kids making lotus lanterns at the arts and crafts table along with lotus flower face paint
AO Stone Pottery - National Parks Gallery
PORE 1156 Crown on Grey on White Pottery
Headquarters/visitor center roofing project. ; ZION Museum and Archive...
Public domain photograph of Zion National Park, mountains, nature, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
National parks: HOSP_13518_ToyBathTub_1940 - public domain image, Hot ...
Metal toy figure of a bathtub of eliptical shape with flat bottom, straight sides, curved ends; top edge rolled and higher in back than front, pipe in center front with center joint and turned end; exterior pai... More
Junior Rangers Get Good Things - Public Domain image, National Parks G...
Junior Rangers that participate in the Junior Ranger Day at the Visitor Center not only learn a lot, but get good stuff too!
Leather Buckets, Free images of New Mexico
Leather buckets made by sewing the pail and handle and connecting them together using metal rings.
Archeology - People - Pottery Prep in the Lab
Public domain photograph of laboratory, science, research, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
B01 Ceiling in Trader's Office - Public Domain image, National Parks G...
100 year old baskets hanging from the ceiling in the trading post.
National parks: IMG_2134 - public domain image
Picryl description: Public domain image of a school, preschool, children group portrait, education, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
Decorated Birch Bark Container - GRPO 1172
Works Progress Administration (WPA) project slightly conical-shaped container with floral quillwork design. The container is sewn with black spruce root seams and stands 14 cm high with a maximum diameter of 14 cm.
Close up of petrified wood, Petrified Forest National Park8
Close up of petrified wood, Petrified Forest National Park8
Spode tureen lid, Watteau pattern
Spode tureen lid, Watteau pattern Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
National parks: HOSP_123_CaddoJugRedFinish_UnknownDate - public domain...
jug with chipped lip, red finish, no design - Caddo
Peekaboo Rock Art - National Parks Gallery
(NPS photo by Neal Herbert) Public domain photograph of canyonlands, canyon, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Courthouse Wash Rock Art Panel - Public Domain image, National Parks G...
This panel is south of the main park entrance along Highway 191. (NPS photo by Neal Herbert)
Timucuan - National parks: Kettle - public domain image
& back side support. Each incorporates rectangular cylindrical & ball shapes. Fabric is tapestry with cream background & large pink & gold flowers attached with cream braid and metal upholstery tacks. Reportedl... More
Glen Echo Park - National Parks Gallery
Glass blowing is an activity visitors can participate in at Glen Echo Park
Balustrade Restoration on Arlington Memorial Bridge
In December 2018, a contractor finished removing some of the most visible and monumental pieces of the bridge from one side. The contractor carefully removed, packed and transported the bridge's granite balustr... More
AP Type I Sample 1, Ming dynasty
PORE 703 Large Deep Bowl with Foliage Public domain photograph of Ming dynasty archaeological object, China, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
AP Type IV Sample 2, Ming dynasty
PORE 717 Foliage on Large Heavy Low Bowl Public domain photograph of Ming dynasty archaeological object, China, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
AP Type I Sample 4, Ming dynasty
PORE 1028 Foliage on Large Deep Bowl Public domain photograph of Ming dynasty archaeological object, China, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
AP Type VI Sample 1a, Ming dynasty
PORE 1034 Low Sauce Dish Front Public domain photograph of Ming dynasty archaeological object, China, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Three bottles, Jefferson national expansion memorial
Three bottles Public domain photograph of a bottle, vessel, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Native American Vessel - National Parks Gallery
Partially restored but incomplete Native American vessel was found near Mayport Florida.
June 29, 2009 - National Parks Gallery
June 29, 2009 Public domain photograph of canyonlands, canyon, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Hot Springs national park - HOSP_107_CaddoBulbousBowl-b_UnknownDate, H...
bowl with bulbous body and straight rim, flat bottom but no base. Four small round handles with ends connecting lip & body; gray with stripes in red burnished slip – Caddo
Tuzigoot National Monument - Pottery - Large Olla Pot In Situ
Pottery which was removed from the ruins at Tuzigoot were reconstructed. This large olla pot was then replaced for the picture.
Tonto polychrome jar - National Parks Gallery
Tonto polychrome jar Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
abandoned stove, Cumberland gap national historical park
stove found in the Lige Gibbons cabin
Sitka national historical parkhistory images: Digging In
Tommy Joseph uses chisels of various sizes to carve out the details in the totem pole.
Child making colonial pomander - Public Domain image, National Parks G...
Little girl making a colonial pomander.
Cultural Heritage Demonstration - National Parks Gallery
Pottery exhibit as part of a cultural hertiage demonstration. The Architect of the Capitol (AOC) is the federal agency responsible for the maintenance, operation, development, and preservation of the United St... More
National parks: SITK_03833 - public domain image
Public domain photograph of Sitka, Alaska, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
National parks: SITK_03883_wm - public domain image
Picryl description: Public domain image related to Central America History, Aztec, Mesoamerica, Mexico, Pre-Columbus America free to use, no copyright restrictions.
White clay pipes impressed with intricate designs
White clay pipes impressed with intricate designs
Student Rockets, National Parks gallery
Casings from student rockets that were assembled, fired, and recovered all in one day recently.
Sitka national historical parkhistory images: SITK 3862
Picryl description: Public domain image related to Central America History, Aztec, Mesoamerica, Mexico, Pre-Columbus America free to use, no copyright restrictions.
National parks: Petroglyphs - public domain image
Four petroglyphs on display on the visitor center.
Tuzigoot National Monument - Pottery - Large olla pots
Women employed by the New Deal era project which excavated Tuzigoot cleaned and reconstructed these large pots.
Lake Clark national park and preserve - Shortening Can
SHORTENING CAN. READS "SNOWDRIFT DEGESTIBLE QUICK MIXING SHORTENING", "BISCUITS", "FRYING". THREE PIECE CYLINDER Shortening can. Reads "Snowdrift Degestible Quick Mixing Shortening", "Biscuits", "Frying". Three... More
Nov 17, Sunlight on the Waasgo Legend Pole
Sunlight on the Waasgo Legend Pole