National Park Service
U.S. Department of the Interior
Appomattox Court House
National Historical Park
P.O. Box 218
State Route 24
Appomattox, Virginia 24522
434-352-8987 phone
434-352-8330 fax
Appomattox Court House National Historical
Park News Release
September 2, 2015
Release Date: Immediate
Contact:
Phone No:
Ernie Price
434-352-8987 x 227
Appomattox Court House National Historical Park Launches Every
Kid in a Park Pass
Fourth Graders and their Families Eligible for Free Access to Federal Lands and
Waters Nationwide
September 2, 2015 – Appomattox Court House National Historical Park is proud to help launch
the Every Kid in a Park program, as part of President Obama’s commitment to protect our
nation’s unique outdoor spaces and ensure that every American has the opportunity to visit and
enjoy them.
Starting today, fourth graders nationwide can visit the new Every Kid in a Park website to obtain
a pass that provides free access to students and their families to all federally managed lands and
waters – including national parks, forests and wildlife refuges. The pass is valid for the 20152016 school year and grants free entry for fourth graders and three accompanying adults (or an
entire car for drive-in parks) at more than 2,000 federally-managed sites.
“There’s a lot to discover here, and we’re excited to welcome fourth graders and their families to
Appomattox Court House National Historical Park throughout the school year,” shared
superintendent, Robin Snyder. “We hope that our young visitors have fun exploring the historic
village and learning about this site’s importance in our nation’s history.”
Leading up to the 100 birthday of the National Park Service in 2016, President Obama launched
the Every Kid in a Park initiative earlier this year as a call to action to get all children to
experience America’s unparalleled outdoors. Today, more than 80 percent of American families
live in urban areas, and many lack easy access to safe outdoor spaces. At the same time, youth
spend more hours than ever in front of screens instead of outside.
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Fourth graders can log onto the website at www.everykidinapark.gov and complete a fun
educational activity in order to obtain and print their pass. Students can also trade in their paper
pass for an official access card at participating federal sites nationwide.
EXPERIENCE YOUR AMERICA
™
The National Park Service cares for special places saved by the American people so that all may experience our heritage.
Educators and community leaders can access educational activities, field trip options, and the
ability to print passes for their classrooms. Parents visiting the new website can find additional
links for more information on planning trips to nearby public lands.
Every Kid in a Park is a crucial component of a multi-pronged approach to inspire the next
generation to discover all that our nation’s public lands and waters have to offer, including
opportunities to be active, spend time with friends and family, and serve as living classrooms to
build critical skills.
-NPSAbout Appomattox Court House National Historical Park: On April 9, 1865, the surrender of the Army
of Northern Virginia in the McLean House in the village of Appomattox Court House, Virginia
signaled the end of the nation's largest war. The stories of Appomattox Court House go far beyond
the final significant battles of this nation's Civil War. Learn more at www.nps.gov/apco
About the National Park Service: More than 20,000 National Park Service employees care for
America’s 407 national parks and work with communities across the nation to help preserve local
history and create close-to-home recreational opportunities. Learn more at www.nps.gov.
EXPERIENCE YOUR AMERICA
™
The National Park Service cares for special places saved by the American people so that all may experience our heritage.