Parks

At the dawn of the 21st century, the National Park System comprises 378 units or areas. These areas of historic, cultural, natural, scenic and scientific importance include resources that are of such national significance as to justify special protection and recognition by various acts of the United States Congress.

The National Park System celebrates the nation's cultural diversity by commemorating American Indians, Pacific Islanders, Alaska Natives, African Americans, Spanish pioneers, and European and Asian immigrants who were integral to the development of our country.

The National Park System has been established to preserve and tell the legacy of individuals, historical, natural and cultural places/events that are worthy of the concern and attention of our generation and future generations. They represent the grand diversity that is America.

• Ethnic Heritage: African American
  • Buffalo Soldiers Conflict, Honor, Courage
  • Lost, Tossed and Found: Clues to African American Life at Manassas National Battlefield Park

• Ethnic Heritage: Alaska Native

• Ethnic Heritage: American Indian
  • Native Americans at Mojave National Preserve

• Ethnic Heritage: Asian American

• Ethnic Heritage: Hispanic
  • Database of Spanish Mission Records
  • Spanish Colonial Heritage Sites

• Ethnic Heritage: Pacific Islander

• Women's History/Women's Rights