Projects

The Mellon Humanities Postdoctoral Fellows work with a team of National Park Service staff and advisors to gather evidence and develop new understandings of the past. Working with archival sources, physical objects, cultural artifacts, oral histories, and other forms of community knowledge, Fellows will create resources to expand our understanding of our nation’s special places and the people whose stories live within them. Webinars, public programs, articles, podcasts, interactive maps, video, and other content will illuminate the National Park Service’s rich array of cultural resources, enhancing the public’s awareness of the heritage stewarded by the agency and its immeasurable meaning for our nation.

In anticipation of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, the Fellows’ work explores the many groups and communities who have contributed to the development of a more perfect union. Research will center on groups who have not been fully represented in our national parks and park programs, furthering NPS’ commitment to Telling All Americans’ Stories.

Featured Projects

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  Ballot Blocked

  A podcast featuring discussions with historians on the history of voting rights for women in America from the Civil War to the 21st century.

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  The Lives of Monuments

  This webinar series examines Revolutionary War monuments as a starting point to discuss American memory, identity, and belonging.

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  National Historic Landmarks News

  Take a tour through the National Historic Landmarks most recently signed by the Secretary of the Interior.

Research and Scholarship

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  Webinars and Events

  View some of the virtual and in-person programming Mellon Fellows have organized with their host site teams.

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  Digital Storytelling

  A list of digital storytelling projects developed by Mellon Humanities Postdoctoral Fellows including podcasts, maps, and other projects.

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  Articles

  A collection of written scholarship by Mellon Fellows based on their research.