February: Commemorating 400 Years of African American HistoryThe first enslaved Africans in English-occupied North America were brought to Virginia more than 400 years ago. Despite constant adversity throughout American history, African American culture and heritage strengthened each generation. In 2019 and 2020, the National Park Service is commemorating a significant moment in American history: the landing of the first enslaved Africans in English-occupied North America and 400 years of African American history that followed. As the nation recognizes the achievements, contributions, and historical journeys of African Americans, we can highlight the history and cultural heritage shared within our parks and in communities through the work of our programs and partners.
Featured NPS.gov/lecl WebpagesYorkThis page features several articles on York. Each of these would be a great feature to share on your social media channels. If you post the text below onto Facebook, the link should include the photograph from the article. Looking for something ready-made to share?Sample posts:York, a slave of William Clark, is a remarkable yet mysterious part of the Expedition. Little is actually known about him, and what we do know is primarily revealed through the journals or correspondence by Clark. #LewisandClarkTrail Read more: https://www.nps.gov/articles/york-s-early-life.htm In 1784, an enslaved boy was assigned to be 14-year-old William Clark’s personal “body servant.” Like many slaves, the boy didn’t have a legal right to a last name, so he was known just as York. #LewisandClarkTrail Learn more: https://www.nps.gov/articles/york-as-clark-s-body-servant.htm York, William Clark’s personal slave, is noted several times in the journal writings as being a concerned caregiver. He not only nursed Charles Floyd prior to the sergeant’s untimely death in August 1804, he is also documented as helping his master in June 1804. #LewisandClarkTrail More: https://www.nps.gov/articles/york-cares-for-clark.htm Despite his many contributions to the Corps of Discovery, Clark refused to release York from bondage upon their return to St. Louis in 1806. What do we know about York after the expedition? #LewisandClarkTrail https://www.nps.gov/articles/york-after-the-lewis-and-clark-expedition.htm We are always looking to increase the quality of the information on the official Trail webpage. If you have trails or other recreational opportunities at your site you would like featured, email a short write up and high quality photo to e-mail us Social Media hashtags: #LewisandClarkTrail |
Last updated: January 28, 2020