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Observe the power of the presence, contributions, endurance, and resiliency of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders with the National Park Service and throughout our nation's history.
Every May during Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and year-round, the National Park Service and our partners share ways to learn about and experience culture and history of these diverse communities. Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders have a rich heritage thousands of years old preserved and practiced in national parks today. Our programs and partners also preserve and share history and cultural heritage in communities around the country and world.
Follow the National Park Service on social media to join conversations and learn more about history and heritage. Share your national park stories and experiences for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month on social media using #AsianPacificAmericanHeritageMonth or #AANHPIHM.
AANHPI Heritage All Year
Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Month is meant to be a time to celebrate or commemorate together, but is not meant to be the only time of year. Find resources to learn, teach, experience, and reflect on AANHPI history and heritage beyond May.
Sharing History & Heritage
Learn about people, places, stories, and ways to experience AANHPI heritage related to National Park Service parks and programs.
Educators Portal
Find lesson plans, distance learning opportunities, and other educational material about history and heritage for all age groups.
National Parks & Areas
Experience places throughout the National Park System with past and present AANHPI history and heritage.
Heritage Travel
Explore parks, memorials, and historic sites around the country and US territories in person or virtually.
National Register of Historic Places
Thousands of historic places in neighborhoods across the country are recognized on the register. Start exploring with these suggestions.
80th Commemoration of World War II's End
Ending in 1945, the Second World War was one of the most defining periods in American and world history. The United States officially entered the war in 1941; however, the war began a lot sooner for many nations in Asia and the Pacific. Many Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders in the Pacific region were greatly impacted and threatened by the war happening directly in their community.
Learn about some of the historical places and extraordinary people on the war and home fronts during World War II and after as the nation grappled with its aftermath. Find even more stories about World War II experiences of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islands.
Featured Places & People
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War in the Pacific NHPPeople in Guam and throughout the Pacific Islands defended their homelands throughout invasions, battles, and occupations.
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National Park of American SamoaThe American Samoan Islands were an essential link in the chain of communications between the US, Australia, and New Zealand.
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American MemorialThe memorial in Saipan honors American and Marianas people who gave their lives during the Marianas Campaign.
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Pearl Harbor National MemorialNative Hawaiians and Japanese Americans in Hawaii were severely impacted by the war around them but continued to defend the islands.
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Minidoka NHSMinidoka's Honor Roll honors more than 950 men and women from the camp who served in the US military during World War II.
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National Mall & Memorial ParksThe Japanese American Memorial to Patriotism honors people who lived in incarceration camps or served in the military during World War II.
Calendar of Events
Set the calendar to May to find in-person and virtual events, tours, festivities, and other programs hosted by national parks for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Month. Use this calendar to also look ahead to find more programs throughout the year.