There has been a profound growth in the study and interpretation of African American history and culture within the National Park Service over recent years. Many park units are telling their parts of this story to the American people. NPS historians in both parks and program offices are using new scholarship to convey the great breadth and depth of this shared history, as well as its relationship to the overall fabric of American history. NPS archeologists are finding new clues of past African American lifeways, while NPS museum curators and other preservation specialists are telling real-life stories through exhibits and public programs. Many, many are involved and the results are vast.
Check out Our Shared History to find all the exciting and innovative sites related to African American heritage available across the NPS web site, ParkNet. They vary widely from far-reaching travel guides to new information on the Underground Railroad to ways to find African American ancestors who fought in the Civil War. As you visit these sites, learn about our past and the history and events that commemorate our journey through several centuries as a free and sovereign nation. Rediscover the resources and people that form one part of the mosaic that is the United States of America today.
The National Park Service will continue to work with academic, preservation, and other partners to ensure that all sites associated with African American heritage in the national park system are preserved and interpreted for the education and enjoyment of all Americans and many others around the world. The Cultural Resources, Recreation, and Conservation Web team, representing programs dedicated to preserving and protecting America's cultural resources, will ensure that this web site is updated as new materials are launched across ParkNet.
