The National Park Services (NPS) named Richmond as among 11 new cities to be designated as “American World War II Heritage Cities.” World War II Heritage Cities program was established by the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act of 2019. The program honors contributions of towns, cities, and counties where citizens stepped into the workforce to support America’s war effort during WWII. | Richmond Standard The National Park Services (NPS) named Richmond as among 11 new cities to be designated as “American World War II Heritage Cities.” World War II Heritage Cities program was established by the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act of 2019. The program honors contributions of towns, cities, and counties where citizens
East Hartford’s unique place in American history has been recognized by The National Park Service which has designated East Hartford as an American World War II Heritage City for its contribution in that war, led by the efforts of Pratt & Whitney employees.