Congress has established 37 National Heritage Areas around the country in which conservation, interpretation and other activities are managed by partnerships among federal, state, and local governments and the private sector.

The National Park Service provides technical assistance as well as financial assistance for a limited number of years following designation.

Current News

Legislative Update - Bills Related to Heritage Areas in the 110 Congress

National Park Service's Heritage Education Services program features National Heritage Areas - Discover our Shared Heritage Travel Itineraries and Teaching with Historic Places Lesson Plans highlight sites within 22 Heritage Areas.

10 New National Heritage Areas Join the National Park Service Family Click here to read more.

Charting a Future for National Heritage Areas: A Report by the National ParkSystem Advisory Board presents case studies and recommendations on the future of the National Heritage Areas in the National Park System. Click here to view the report.

Learn more about Feasibility Studies and Management Plans here

Passport to Your National Parks©
To find passport stamping stamps in the national heritage areas, click here.

Heritage Areas Bulletin
To read this month's Heritage Area Bulletin, click here.

NPS National Heritage Areas Brochure
For a free copy of the National Heritage Areas foldout map, email us or call 202.354.2268.