#OnThisDay in 1917, the U.S. House and Senate voted to declare war on Germany, officially entering World War I. More than 130,000 Tennesseans served during the war — nearly 6% of the state’s population at the time. Learn more about WWI in the Military Gallery here at Discovery Park of America. (fb)

The 2025 Cardboard Boat Regatta is just five weeks away, but there’s still plenty of time to get your students involved and your boats ready! Educators, if you missed the live webinar on Tuesday, April 1, you can now watch the full recording at your convenience from the link below. In this session, Clare Saum and John Watkins from Discovery Park share how the regatta aligns with STEAM curriculum goals and how you can turn this exciting event into a meaningful learning opportunity. Topics include: ✔ How the regatta supports STEAM standards ✔ Best practices for guiding students through the design and build process ✔ How your school or club can register and participate Give your students the chance to think creatively, solve problems and experience the thrill at our 12 annual regatta on Saturday, May 10, 2025. (fb)