# History & Culture

# History & Culture

The national parks have so many stories to tell and lessons to teach us. Battles have been waged here and entire civilizations have lived on these lands. We must protect these places and resources that bear witness to our histories and preserve them for future generations.

Women Redefining Home

An NPS Women's History in the Pacific West Fellow is exploring the intricate narratives of home and the often-overlooked contributions of women in shaping the American West.

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Telling Woodson's Story

Renovations at the Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic Site are helping ensure that Woodson’s legacy lives on — continuing to teach us all about Black history and the power of stories.

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-  Protecting the Ancestral Landscape of the Muscogee (Creek) NationProtecting the Ancestral Landscape of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation
200 years after the tribe was forcibly removed, the National Park Service, the tribe, and other partners are conserving over 1,000 additional acres of ancestral land.
 
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-  UpdateReflecting on a Year of Achievements in Our National ParksReflecting on a Year of Achievements in Our National ParksDecember 14, 2020 
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