History & Culture: National Park Service Cultural Resources

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History is everywhere
In nearly 400 national parks and every hometown. It covers everything from the remnants of ancient civilizations to the boyhood homes of U.S. Presidents to the stirring sagas of hard-fought wars to the reverberations of one woman refusing to give up her seat on a bus. History is a part of who we were, who we are, and who we will be.

As you explore these pages, we hope you find what you are looking for – but even more importantly, we hope you discover something that surprises you. We invite you to learn more about history and how the National Park Service works to preserve it.

National American Indian Heritage Month
Learn about the history and heritage of American Indians from ancient to modern times with archelogy. Celebrate the rich and varied native cultural exhibits with park museums, and visit American Indian sites throughout America with the National Register of Historic Places.

American Presidents: Discover Our Shared Heritage Travel Itinerary
From George Washington's precedent-setting refusal to seek a third term to the present day, the presidents of the United States who led the nation, growing it from an infant republic to a global superpower, have all left their mark. This travel itinerary aids visitors in exploring the lives and contributions of the 43 American Presidents.

Did You Know?
Did you know that the First Women's Rights Convention in America was held in Seneca Falls, New York in 1848?
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