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National Heritage Areas
Committed to protecting and promoting the cultural, historical and natural assets of a region, National Heritage Areas play a vital role in maintaining both the physical character and the cultural legacy of the United States.

Picture of the week

The Carrie Blast Furnaces 6 and 7 in the Rivers of Steel National Heritage Area are also a National Historic Landmark.


Breaking News

Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 designates 9 new National Heritage Areas.

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The April/May Heritage Areas Alliance Update Newsletter is now available

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Interested in how Heritage Areas are working?

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download the new National Heritage Areas brochure

NHAs in Action

Want to know what fascinating projects Heritage Areas are working on?

Read an interview with Chuck Arning, Park Ranger, John H. Chafee Blackstone River National Heritage Area.

or an interview with Ana Koval, Executive Director, Illinois & Michigan Canal National Heritage Corridor.

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