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| Prehistoric and historic objects and places help us understand the world and our place in it. They connect us to the past, but they can also connect us to the present and each other. The National Park Service cares for some of the largest and most diverse natural and cultural history collections in the world. It also keeps records and lists of our most treasured historic places. Take a look at what is preserved for the enjoyment, education, and inspiration of all.
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HABS/HAER/HALS
The history of American architecture, engineering, and landscape told in over 275,000 photographs, drawings, and histories on permanent deposit at the Library of Congress |
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NPS Historic Photographs
National Park Service people, places, and stories recorded in over two million images |
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NPS Library Catalog
Bibliographical records on more than 150,000 books and reports on national parks and the National Park Service |
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National Park Museums
The National Park Service manages the world's largest system of museums with more than 115 million objects, documents, specimens, and images. |
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National Register of Historic Places
The nation's official list of more than 80,000 historic places considered worthy of preservation, including National Historic Landmarks |
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Did You Know?
Federal prisoners Frank Morris and brothers John and Clarence Anglin put dummy heads in their beds to disguise their escape from Alcatraz Island on June 11, 1962. more... |
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