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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Blog Post
Why Camp NPCA?
Join our week of online ‘camp’ activities as we celebrate National Park Week and the landscapes and cultural places so dear to the American public.
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Press Release
Public Lands Rule Reversal Would Abandon Progress for National Park Protection
"This expected rescission is not just a bureaucratic rollback but a fundamental rejection of the idea that our public lands should serve all people, not just
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Blog Post
Your Guide to 3 Hikes Within the Rim of the Valley
Get out there and make a connection with this land in California that could one day be part of the National Park System.
