History and Prehistory in the National Park System and the National Historic Landmarks Program

摘要

The National Park System has long been recognized as an important means of communicating American history to the public. The extent to which the national parklands, affiliated areas, and landmarks illustrate the American past can best be comprehended through a thematic framework. This framework classifies the nation's history and prehistory into 9 broad themes, ranging from 'The Original Inhabitants' to 'Society and Social Conscience.' The particulars of the thematic framework are defined in the first section of this document. The second section assigns all the historical parks, other parks and park resources of major historical significance, and historical affiliated areas to those themes, subthemes, and facets in which they are important. The third section, 'Areas Significantly Associated with Ethnic and Racial Minorities and Women,' is provided as a supplementary reference.