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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Press Release
NPCA response to announcement of Doug Burgum as nominee for Secretary of the Interior
"All our national parks are threatened by...climate change and funding that has not kept pace with rising visitation. We are prepared to face those challenges together, just as we have…
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Blog Post
Can a Lame Duck Congress Get Anything Done?
Yes, and here’s what Congress can do for national parks.
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Press Release
Park Paleontologist, Coastal National Park Leader Celebrated with National Conservation Awards
The Stephen T. Mather Award, first presented in 1984, is named after the first director of the National Park Service (NPS
