https://www.nps.gov/blsc News releases from Blackwell School National Historic Site. en-us https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1207/biden-harris-administration-establishes-blackwell-school-national-historic-site-as-america-s-newest-national-park.htm Wed, 17 Jul 2024 06:05:00 EST Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland today formally established Blackwell School National Historic Site in Texas as the nation’s newest national park. The park is the seventh national park unit designated under President Biden. Recent additions include the designation of Amache National Historic Site in Colorado, the Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument in Illinois and Mississippi, and Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park in Kansas https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1207/biden-harris-administration-establishes-blackwell-school-national-historic-site-as-america-s-newest-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/blsc/learn/news/20240528.htm Tue, 28 May 2024 06:00:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) is preparing a foundation document to guide future planning and management of Blackwell School National Historic Site and is seeking public comment on its development. The public engagement period will take place from May 28 to July 12, 2024, and will include opportunities to submit written comments and participate in public meetings. https://www.nps.gov/blsc/learn/news/20240528.htm