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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Press Release
Conservation Groups Defend Baaj Nwaavjo I’tah Kukveni National Monument, Antiquities Act
“The Antiquities Act has been a bedrock conservation law for over a century, protecting cultural and historic treasures and iconic landmarks like Grand Canyon…
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Press Release
Conservation Groups Welcome the Return of the Grizzly to the North Cascades
"Today marks a triumph for park wildlife with grizzly bears returning home to North Cascades National Park. The decision to restore the grizzly bear is a…
