National Park Foundation Celebrates 20 Years of Preserving Black History and Culture in National Parks
The Foundation Continues To Expand Programmatic Impact That Centers And Celebrates Cultural Difference Through National Parks
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ Coinciding with the start of Black History Month, the National Park Foundation (NPF) announced it is celebrating the 20
th anniversary of its African American Experience Fund (AAEF) throughout 2021. Established in 2001, with the support of the 15
th Director of the National Park Service (NPS) Robert G. Stanton, the first African American NPS Director, AAEF s mission is to connect all people to the role of African Americans in U.S. history through national parks. Thanks to the generosity and ongoing partnership of the Fund II Foundation (Fund II), NPF is increasing philanthropic support for AAEF, focusing on projects at 13 national park sites.
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National Park Service (NPS) Regional Director Gay Vietzke has named Ahna Wilson as superintendent of Women’s Rights National Historical Park in Seneca Falls, New York. She will also oversee the management of Harriet Tubman National Historical Park in Auburn, New York.
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“These buildings, places and events associated with our nation’s struggle for freedom, equality and women’s rights lie within the Finger Lakes Region of New York,” stated Vietzke. “These two nationally recognized parks will benefit from Ahna’s background in managing cultural resources and partnerships as well as her leadership style. She is uniquely positioned to lead staff as these parks continue their preservation and interpretive momentum following this y
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