#archivescampfire

August Hashtag Party: Gather around the warm glow of your computers for #ArchivesCampfire on 8/2 on X and Instagram.

Gather ‘round, history buffs! It’s time to kindle your creativity and fan the flames of your archival passions. A spark of community! The glow of history! The warmth of shared stories! Join us for the next #ArchivesHashtagParty, #ArchivesCampfire, set to blaze on Friday, August 2, 2024. ⛺

With the National Archives inviting you to a day of virtual storytelling and shared history, we’re sparking conversations about summer camps, memorable outdoor adventures, and historic campfire gatherings. And rumor has it, Smokey the Bear might make a guest appearance to remind us to share archival flames responsibly!

For this #ArchivesCampfire event, we’re on the hunt for materials that capture the essence of the great outdoors and the magic of a campfire. Share photos, letters, documents, and artifacts that reflect the nostalgia, camaraderie, and timeless tradition of camping. Let’s see those snapshots that warm the heart, tell a story, or make us s’more curious about history.

Let’s make this #ArchivesCampfire Hashtag Party a night to rem-ember! Here are some ideas to spark your posts:

-Vintage photos postcards from summer camps and outdoor adventures.

-Letters or diary entries recounting memorable campfire stories or outdoor experiences.

-Artifacts or memorabilia from historic camping trips or famous campgrounds.

-Anecdotes about famous campers, historic campfire tales, or traditions.

Don’t miss out - it’s going to be lit! Thank you for joining us at the #ArchivesGoForGold finish line in July! Here are some stats:

Total mentions: 954 Total reach: 5.7M Total impressions: 74M Unique authors: 446

Grab your digital ticket for the ultimate #ArchivesCampfire! We promise a virtual BBQ so good, even your emojis will be drooling. 🤤

Lots of summer fun and outdoor adventures were had at the ILGWU's Unity House! Check out these photos for summer games, picnics, campfires, and more!

Unity House was an easy-access, affordable, all-inclusive vacation resort created for ILGWU union members to escape their working lives and relax in the great outdoors. Located in the forest at the base of the Pocono Mountains in Pennsylvania and hosted a variety of fun activities: sports, aquatics, theater, dancing, campfires, and roller skating! It was the belief that the low-rates and affordability of Unity House was what led to its closing in 1989, as it was unfortunately operating at a loss.