News Release

National Park Service announces American World War II Heritage City 2023 nomination period

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An American World War II Heritage City sign welcomes visitors and residents to Manitowoc, WI, one of 18 jurisdictions designated in December 2022.

Courtney Hansen, City of Manitowoc Department of Tourism

News Release Date: June 14, 2023

Contact: newsmedia@nps.gov

WASHINGTON – The National Park Service is accepting American World War II Heritage City nominations until Sept. 1, 2023.  

To recognize the historic importance of the United States’ involvement in World War II, the American World War II Heritage Cities Program honors the contributions of local towns, cities, counties and their citizens who stepped into the workforce to support America's war effort. Only one city, or jurisdiction, from each state and U.S. territory can be designated as an American World War II Heritage City. There are nineteen jurisdictions that are currently designated. 

More information on designation criteria, required application materials, and the general process may be found on the American World War II Heritage City Nomination website.  

The following 36 states and territories are eligible for American World War II Heritage City designation: 

  • Alabama 
  • Alaska 
  • American Samoa 
  • Arizona 
  • Arkansas 
  • California 
  • Colorado 
  • Delaware 
  • Guam 
  • Hawaii 
  • Idaho 
  • Illinois 
  • Iowa 
  • Kentucky 
  • Maine 
  • Maryland 
  • Michigan 
  • Minnesota 
  • Missouri 
  • Nebraska 
  • Nevada 
  • New Hampshire 
  • New York 
  • North Dakota 
  • Northern Mariana Islands 
  • Oklahoma 
  • Oregon 
  • Puerto Rico 
  • Rhode Island 
  • South Carolina 
  • South Dakota 
  • U.S. Virgin Islands 
  • Utah  
  • Vermont 
  • Virginia 
  • West Virginia 

The World War II Heritage Cities program was established by the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act of 2019 to recognize the historic importance of the United States domestic involvement in World War II and ensure the continued preservation of defining period in American history. 

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Last updated: June 14, 2023

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