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The National Park Service turns 103 years old. Here's how you can celebrate

The service's 103rd birthday is August 25. Here's some special birthday events in the DMV.
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Visitors to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park try to look through the haze as they stand at an overlook at Look Rock near Townsend, Tenn., Wednesday May 31, 2006. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

WASHINGTON —

The National Park Service's 103rd birthday is Aug. 25, and many parks across the nation are celebrating. The park was created 1916 when President Woodrow Wilson signed the National Park Service Act. 

Here are some events you can attend in the DMV on Sunday to help celebrate 103 years. 

Antietam National Battlefield

On Sunday, Aug. 25, Antietam National Battlefield is hosting "Free Fee Day" to commemorate the anniversary of the National Park Service

Where? 302 E Main St, Sharpsburg, MD 21782

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Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine

Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine is hosting "Free Fee Day" to commemorate the anniversary of the National Park Service.

The free fee day is from 9 a.m.to 6 p.m.

Where? 2400 E Fort Ave, Baltimore, MD 21230

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Monocacy National Battlefield

Monocacy National Battlefield is hosting "Founders Day," to commemorate the anniversary of the National Park Service. Its from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Where? 5201 Urbana Pike, Frederick, MD 21704

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Shenandoah National Park

Shenandoah National Park is hosting "NPS Birthday Fee Free day," to commemorate the anniversary of NPS. Its from sunrise to sunset.

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For a full list of National Park Service events visit the NPS website. 

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