https://www.nps.gov/nepe News releases from Nez Perce National Historical Park. en-us https://www.nps.gov/nepe/learn/news/nez-perce-national-historical-park-to-celebrate-new-exhibits.htm Wed, 08 May 2024 08:00:00 EST Nez Perce National Historical Park will celebrate the grand opening of its newly remodeled Spalding Visitor Center on Friday May 31, 2024, at 10:00 am. opportunity to view the new exhibits. https://www.nps.gov/nepe/learn/news/nez-perce-national-historical-park-to-celebrate-new-exhibits.htm https://www.nps.gov/nepe/learn/news/news-release.htm Tue, 02 Apr 2024 06:00:00 EST Nez Perce National Historical Park will close the parking lot for the Heart of the Monster site on April 4-5, 2024 https://www.nps.gov/nepe/learn/news/news-release.htm https://www.nps.gov/biho/learn/news/2024-03-09-cultural-demonstrators-and-speakers-summer-2024.htm Thu, 07 Mar 2024 10:45:00 EST Big Hole National Battlefield invites you to become a cultural presenter! Big Hole is seeking applicants for Coyote Camp (September 16-20) and the Summer Speaker Series (weekends June 29 -August 17). Come share your stories and skills with our guests! https://www.nps.gov/biho/learn/news/2024-03-09-cultural-demonstrators-and-speakers-summer-2024.htm https://www.nps.gov/nepe/learn/news/nez-perce-national-historical-park-hosts-25-th-annual-beadwork-bazaar.htm Wed, 22 Nov 2023 07:00:00 EST LAPWAI, ID – Looking for unique and special gifts for the holidays? Nez Perce National Historical Park is hosting its 25 th Annual Beadwork Bazaar on Saturday, December 2. Local artists will sell their crafts at the Spalding Visitor Center from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The event is free to the public. https://www.nps.gov/nepe/learn/news/nez-perce-national-historical-park-hosts-25-th-annual-beadwork-bazaar.htm https://www.nps.gov/nepe/learn/news/nez-perce-national-historical-park-museum-closed-for-remodel.htm Wed, 22 Nov 2023 05:30:00 EST The Nez Perce National Historical Park is closing the Visitor Center at Spalding to allow for an extensive museum remodel. The center will close Sunday, December 3, 2023, and is projected to remain closed until late spring of 2024. https://www.nps.gov/nepe/learn/news/nez-perce-national-historical-park-museum-closed-for-remodel.htm https://www.nps.gov/nepe/learn/news/nez-perce-national-historical-park-news-release.htm Fri, 27 Oct 2023 05:00:00 EST LAPWAI, Idaho – Nez Perce National Historical Park Visitor Center will be closed on Thursday November 2 for staff training and will reopen on Friday November 3 at 8:30 AM. https://www.nps.gov/nepe/learn/news/nez-perce-national-historical-park-news-release.htm https://www.nps.gov/nepe/learn/news/news.htm Sat, 13 May 2023 09:28:00 EST LAPWAI, Idaho – The Nez Perce National Historical Park will host author Alix Christie, Saturday June 10, 2023 at 1:00 pm to share her book, The Shining Mountain. https://www.nps.gov/nepe/learn/news/news.htm https://www.nps.gov/nepe/learn/news/summer-jobs-available-at-nez-perce-national-historical-park.htm Thu, 06 Apr 2023 09:10:00 EST Nez Perce National Historical Park is recruiting local youth for summer positions with the park. https://www.nps.gov/nepe/learn/news/summer-jobs-available-at-nez-perce-national-historical-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/nepe/learn/news/great-backyard-bird-count.htm Thu, 09 Feb 2023 10:55:00 EST The Great Backyard Bird Count at Spalding picnic area https://www.nps.gov/nepe/learn/news/great-backyard-bird-count.htm https://www.nps.gov/nepe/learn/news/native-american-boarding-school-experience.htm Mon, 06 Feb 2023 10:10:00 EST Presentation at Nez Perce National Historical Park Visitor Center in Lapwai, ID on Native American boarding schools. https://www.nps.gov/nepe/learn/news/native-american-boarding-school-experience.htm https://www.nps.gov/nepe/learn/news/lewis-and-clark-trail-junior-ranger-program-at-nez-perce-national-historical-park.htm Thu, 22 Dec 2022 05:40:00 EST Lewis and Clark Junior Ranger Program recognized with National Award. https://www.nps.gov/nepe/learn/news/lewis-and-clark-trail-junior-ranger-program-at-nez-perce-national-historical-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/nepe/learn/news/tipi-painting-to-be-done-at-national-park.htm Wed, 27 Jul 2022 10:48:00 EST Tribal member, Kevin Peters will assist visitors in painting a design onto the large canvas tipi. https://www.nps.gov/nepe/learn/news/tipi-painting-to-be-done-at-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/nepe/learn/news/summer-2022-program-schedule.htm Sun, 19 Jun 2022 11:31:00 EST Summer 2022 list of dates and times for daily Interpretive Programs. https://www.nps.gov/nepe/learn/news/summer-2022-program-schedule.htm https://www.nps.gov/nepe/learn/news/2022-4-18-nepe-ycc-jobs-available.htm Fri, 15 Apr 2022 10:20:00 EST Summer jobs for youth available with National Park Service Nez Perce National Historical Park to recruit summer interns https://www.nps.gov/nepe/learn/news/2022-4-18-nepe-ycc-jobs-available.htm https://www.nps.gov/nepe/learn/news/nez-perce-national-historical-park-visitor-center-march-15-17-closure.htm Fri, 25 Feb 2022 10:49:00 EST Nez Perce National Historical Park Visitor Center will be Closed on March 15-17, 2022, for Staff to Prepare for the 2022 Summer Season. https://www.nps.gov/nepe/learn/news/nez-perce-national-historical-park-visitor-center-march-15-17-closure.htm https://www.nps.gov/nepe/learn/news/basket-weaving-demonstration-with-jenny-williams.htm Mon, 17 Jan 2022 05:02:00 EST Basket Weaving Demonstration on Saturday, Feb 5, 2022. https://www.nps.gov/nepe/learn/news/basket-weaving-demonstration-with-jenny-williams.htm https://www.nps.gov/nepe/learn/news/2021-winter-hours-begin-at-nez-perce-national-historical-park.htm Sun, 07 Nov 2021 05:07:00 EST Nez Perce National Historical Park is moving to winter hours starting November 7, 2021. https://www.nps.gov/nepe/learn/news/2021-winter-hours-begin-at-nez-perce-national-historical-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/nepe/learn/news/stephen-thede-selected-as-superintendent-of-nez-perce-national-historical-park.htm Fri, 19 Mar 2021 07:02:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) has selected Stephen Thede to serve as the superintendent of Nez Perce National Historical Park and oversee operations at Big Hole National Battlefield and Whitman Mission National Historic Site. https://www.nps.gov/nepe/learn/news/stephen-thede-selected-as-superintendent-of-nez-perce-national-historical-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/lecl/learn/news/progress-in-a-year-of-challenges-lewis-and-clark-national-historic-trail-2020-annual-report-released.htm Thu, 07 Jan 2021 00:00:00 EST Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail has released its 2020 Annual Report. The report documents a year of partnerships and projects with the common goal of commemorating and protecting the 4,900 mile historic route of the Lewis and Clark Expedition from Pittsburgh to the Pacific. https://www.nps.gov/lecl/learn/news/progress-in-a-year-of-challenges-lewis-and-clark-national-historic-trail-2020-annual-report-released.htm https://www.nps.gov/nepe/learn/news/19th-amendment-talk.htm Wed, 05 Aug 2020 11:42:00 EST Talk featuring guest speaker Mary Jane Oatman. Free and open to the public. Starts at 11:00 AM in the Spalding Visitor Center. Masks recommended. https://www.nps.gov/nepe/learn/news/19th-amendment-talk.htm https://www.nps.gov/nepe/learn/news/nez-perce-national-historical-park-is-modifying-operations-to-implement-latest-health-guidance.htm Sat, 21 Mar 2020 05:02:00 EST Modifying Operations to Implement Latest Health Guidance https://www.nps.gov/nepe/learn/news/nez-perce-national-historical-park-is-modifying-operations-to-implement-latest-health-guidance.htm https://www.nps.gov/nepe/learn/news/summer-hours-to-resume-at-nez-perce-national-historical-park.htm Thu, 05 Mar 2020 03:34:00 EST Nez Perce National Historical park to resume summer hours https://www.nps.gov/nepe/learn/news/summer-hours-to-resume-at-nez-perce-national-historical-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/nepe/learn/news/nez-perce-national-historical-park-invites-special-guest-speaker-for-women-s-history-month.htm Tue, 18 Feb 2020 08:28:00 EST Tai Simpson explores the factors that affect the high rate of violence that confronts indigenous women. Learn how you can become an advocate, raise awareness, and support prevention efforts in your community. https://www.nps.gov/nepe/learn/news/nez-perce-national-historical-park-invites-special-guest-speaker-for-women-s-history-month.htm https://www.nps.gov/nepe/learn/news/national-park-service-seeks-cultural-demonstrators-and-speakers.htm Wed, 05 Feb 2020 03:43:00 EST Nez Perce National Historical Park seeking cultural demonstrators and speakers for the summer months. https://www.nps.gov/nepe/learn/news/national-park-service-seeks-cultural-demonstrators-and-speakers.htm https://www.nps.gov/nepe/learn/news/summer-jobs-for-youth-available-with-national-park-service.htm Mon, 03 Feb 2020 03:55:00 EST Become a Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) intern with the National Park Service at Nez Perce National Historical Park this summer. Explore the natural and cultural resources, park maintenance needs, and park interpretation. https://www.nps.gov/nepe/learn/news/summer-jobs-for-youth-available-with-national-park-service.htm https://www.nps.gov/nepe/learn/news/laura-law-named-chief-of-interpretation-and-education-for-nez-perce-national-historical-park-whitman-mission-national-historic-site-and-big-hole-national-battlefield.htm Thu, 30 Jan 2020 04:18:00 EST New chief of interpretation and education chosen for for multiple park units. https://www.nps.gov/nepe/learn/news/laura-law-named-chief-of-interpretation-and-education-for-nez-perce-national-historical-park-whitman-mission-national-historic-site-and-big-hole-national-battlefield.htm https://www.nps.gov/nepe/learn/news/celebrate-a-winter-tradition-at-nez-perce-national-historical-park.htm Thu, 07 Nov 2019 08:43:00 EST Nez Perce NHP will host the 23rd annual Beadwork Bazaar on December 7, 2019. https://www.nps.gov/nepe/learn/news/celebrate-a-winter-tradition-at-nez-perce-national-historical-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/nepe/learn/news/national-park-wants-to-help-you-care-for-your-heirlooms.htm Tue, 29 Oct 2019 04:23:00 EST Nez Perce National Historical Park curatorial staff is hosting a special program focused on taking care of family heirlooms on November 23, 2019. https://www.nps.gov/nepe/learn/news/national-park-wants-to-help-you-care-for-your-heirlooms.htm https://www.nps.gov/nepe/learn/news/winter-hours-begin-at-nez-perce-national-historical-park.htm Tue, 15 Oct 2019 12:18:00 EST Nez Perce National Historical Park announces winter hours beginning in November, 2019. https://www.nps.gov/nepe/learn/news/winter-hours-begin-at-nez-perce-national-historical-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/nepe/learn/news/historic-rock-structure-restored-by-nez-perce-national-historical-park.htm Tue, 01 Oct 2019 10:04:00 EST Nez Perce National Historical Park employees finished restoration of the concrete rock-wall cap at the Old Chief Joseph Grave site. https://www.nps.gov/nepe/learn/news/historic-rock-structure-restored-by-nez-perce-national-historical-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/nepe/learn/news/ashley-adams-named-deputy-superintendent-for-nez-perce-national-historical-park-whitman-mission-national-historic-site-and-big-hole-national-battlefield.htm Tue, 03 Sep 2019 10:52:00 EST Nez Perce National Historical Park welcomes Ashley Adams as the new Deputy Superintendent. https://www.nps.gov/nepe/learn/news/ashley-adams-named-deputy-superintendent-for-nez-perce-national-historical-park-whitman-mission-national-historic-site-and-big-hole-national-battlefield.htm https://www.nps.gov/nepe/learn/news/celebrate-something-we-all-share-our-public-lands.htm Thu, 29 Aug 2019 08:53:00 EST Show your love of parks and come volunteer at Nez Perce National Historical Park on National Public Lands Day, 2019. https://www.nps.gov/nepe/learn/news/celebrate-something-we-all-share-our-public-lands.htm https://www.nps.gov/nepe/learn/news/national-park-throws-out-of-this-world-star-party.htm Thu, 25 Jul 2019 12:11:00 EST Nez Perce National Historical Park hosts a night sky and Perseid meteor shower viewing event, Saturday August 10, from 8pm-11pm. https://www.nps.gov/nepe/learn/news/national-park-throws-out-of-this-world-star-party.htm https://www.nps.gov/nepe/learn/news/nez-perce-national-historical-park-summer-series-finale.htm Fri, 05 Jul 2019 10:46:00 EST Summary of the special events at the Nez Perce National Historical Park visitor center in August, 2019. https://www.nps.gov/nepe/learn/news/nez-perce-national-historical-park-summer-series-finale.htm https://www.nps.gov/nepe/learn/news/national-park-service-reopens-trail-at-heart-of-the-monster.htm Wed, 12 Jun 2019 10:01:00 EST Nez Perce National Historical Park re-opens trails at Heart of the Monster park site. https://www.nps.gov/nepe/learn/news/national-park-service-reopens-trail-at-heart-of-the-monster.htm https://www.nps.gov/nepe/learn/news/beat-the-heat-this-july-at-nez-perce-national-historical-park.htm Tue, 11 Jun 2019 10:11:00 EST July events at Nez Perce National Historical Park. https://www.nps.gov/nepe/learn/news/beat-the-heat-this-july-at-nez-perce-national-historical-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/nepe/learn/news/national-park-kicks-off-summer-event-series.htm Sat, 25 May 2019 09:52:00 EST National Park kicks off summer program series with June events. https://www.nps.gov/nepe/learn/news/national-park-kicks-off-summer-event-series.htm https://www.nps.gov/nepe/learn/news/spend-the-summer-at-nez-perce-national-historical-park.htm Sat, 25 May 2019 09:25:00 EST Spend the summer at Nez Perce National Historical Park with our lineup of speakers, activities, and demonstrators. https://www.nps.gov/nepe/learn/news/spend-the-summer-at-nez-perce-national-historical-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/nepe/learn/news/heart-of-the-monster-trail-in-kamiah-closed-due-to-fallen-trees.htm Sat, 25 May 2019 09:21:00 EST Trail at Nez Perce National Historical Park site temporarily closed due to fallen trees and cleanup effort. https://www.nps.gov/nepe/learn/news/heart-of-the-monster-trail-in-kamiah-closed-due-to-fallen-trees.htm https://www.nps.gov/nepe/learn/news/tourism-to-nez-perce-national-historical-park-creates-22-4-million-in-economic-benefits.htm Sat, 25 May 2019 09:14:00 EST A new National Park Service report shows that 308 thousand visitors to Nez Perce National Historical Park in 2018 spent $18.2 million in communities near the park. That spending supported 244 jobs in the local area and had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $22.4 million. https://www.nps.gov/nepe/learn/news/tourism-to-nez-perce-national-historical-park-creates-22-4-million-in-economic-benefits.htm https://www.nps.gov/nepe/learn/news/2019-culture-day.htm Wed, 24 Apr 2019 06:16:00 EST Nez Perce National Historical Park is hosting the second annual Culture Day event on May 18, 2019. Come to the Spalding visitor center and park and explore Nez Perce culture and history. https://www.nps.gov/nepe/learn/news/2019-culture-day.htm https://www.nps.gov/nepe/learn/news/national-junior-ranger-day-event.htm Tue, 09 Apr 2019 11:12:00 EST Nez Perce National Historical Park celebrates National Junior Ranger Day and National Park week with a family-friendly event! https://www.nps.gov/nepe/learn/news/national-junior-ranger-day-event.htm https://www.nps.gov/nepe/learn/news/explore-the-winter-night-sky-in-2019.htm Tue, 18 Dec 2018 04:51:00 EST Nez Perce National Historical Park is hosting two winter night sky events at the visitor center. The events will be held on Saturday, January 19, 2019, from 4:30-6:00 pm and Saturday, February 16, 2019, from 5:30-7:00 pm. https://www.nps.gov/nepe/learn/news/explore-the-winter-night-sky-in-2019.htm