The tragic murder of Emmett Till and the strength and resolve of his mother, Mamie Till-Mobley, catalyzed the modern civil rights movement. A national park site will honor their legacy and ensure that their story is never forgotten.
Learn more from NPCA’s Senior Director of Cultural Resources Alan Spears as he discusses why standing in places where history took place matters.
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Issues
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Blog Post
5 Reasons the Rim of the Valley Should Be Protected
National Parks Conservation Association and Nature Valley are working together to protect places in nature for everyone to enjoy – including land that comprises the Rim of the Valley in…
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Blog Post
Preserving Chinatowns: How Many Are at Risk of Being Lost?
The National Park Service has said Asian American and Pacific Islander history is “dramatically underrepresented” among registered landmarks and historic places. NPCA and other groups are seeking to correct that.
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Blog Post
Clearing the Air in the Smokies
Great Smoky Mountains National Park is starting to win its decades-long fight against dangerous haze, adding hope to the park’s horizon.
