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.

Theodore Roosevelt: 150th Birthday Anniversary
Theodore Roosevelt was born at 28 East 20th Street, New York City on October 27, 1858. He would rise to be one of the most influencial presidents in American History. Learn more about his accomplishments, listen to his speeches and view some of the first Edison motion pictures that feature Theodore Roosevelt.

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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