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History is everywhere
In nearly 400 national parks and every hometown. It covers everything from the remnants of ancient civilizations to the boyhood homes of U.S. Presidents to the stirring sagas of hard-fought wars to the reverberations of one woman refusing to give up her seat on a bus. History is a part of who we were, who we are, and who we will be.
As you explore these pages, we hope you find what you are looking for – but even more importantly, we hope you discover something that surprises you. We invite you to learn more about history and how the National Park Service works to preserve it. |
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Welcome 10 new national heritage areas
On October 12, the President signed into law a bill creating 10 new national heritage areas. There are now 37 national heritage areas in 27 states.
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Explore Louisiana’s Cane River
Visit Cane River National Heritage Area’s historic plantations, distinctive Creole architecture, and multicultural legacy with the latest Discover Our Shared Heritage travel itinerary featuring 32 sites on the National Register of Historic Places.
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Did You Know?
Hispanic Heritage Month starts on September 15 because it is the anniversary of independence of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua, followed closely by Mexico (September 16) and Chile (September 18) |
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