Discover History and Historic Preservation in the National Park Service
Stories of America’s diverse places and people are everywhere. Our stories are found across the landscapes of our nation, in more than 400 national parks, in National Heritage Areas, along historic trails and waterways, and in every neighborhood.
The National Park Service invites you to discover American history in all its diversity, from ancient archeological places to the homes of poets and Presidents to the sobering stories of Civil War soldiers and civilians to the legacy of a courageous woman who refused to give up her seat on a bus. Our history is part of who we were, who we are, and whowe will be.
Our national Heritage Initiatives are helping us to tell the stories of all Americans and recognizing the special places associated with our diverse past. Learn more about American history by exploring American Latino heritage and Asian American Pacific Islander heritage.
We invite you to explore historic preservation and the tools we use to help preserve and protect the places where history happened. Explore our cultural resource programs to find preservation assistance resources, grant information, internship and volunteer opportunities, and much more.
Features of People, Places & Stories
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Asian Pacific Heritage
Asian and Pacific peoples have played a vital role in the development of the United States
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The War of 1812 - Bicentennial
The young republic’s first war
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American Indian Heritage
There are hundreds of sites of our native past
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America's Park Service Visionaries
Celebrate the visionaries who helped create National Park Service’s mission to preserve and share American treasures.
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Latino Heritage
The National Park Service American Latino Heritage projects explore how the legacy of American Latinos can be recognized, preserved, and interpreted for future generations.
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Celebrate Women's History
Meet some of the women who made history and shaped the park service and our nation.
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Features of Preservation, Guidance & Grants
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Tax Incentive Case Studies
Fontainebleau Resort Hotel, Crown Jewel of Miami Beach Shines Again
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NAGPRA Grants
Two types of grants are available – Consultation/Documentation Grants and Repatriation Grants..
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NCPPT Podcasts
Thin Section Petrography for Conservation (Podcast 40)
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Save America's Treasures
Save America’s Treasures program is one of the largest and most successful grant programs in saving Buildings
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NPS Museum Handbook
a reference guide on how to manage, preserve, document, access and use museum collections.
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