National Capital Parks — East announces expanded hours for Frederick Douglass National Historic Site and Mary McLeod Bethune Council House National Historic Site, inviting the public to celebrate and learn from these important landmarks.
The National Park Service has unveiled its Reimagine Anacostia Park Development Concept Plan, aiming to improve access, safety, and recreation in the park’s eastern section. Shaped by community input, the plan features three design...
Congress has not reauthorized the African American Civil Rights Network (AACRN) program, which expired on January 8, 2025. Therefore, the program is not currently accepting applications, logo usage requests, etc
Courageous treks by foot, rail and sea are included in the 14 new listings added by the National Park Service to the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Program.
Do you know an important but threatened place in your community that could benefit from national advocacy and attention? The National Trust for Historic Preservation is now accepting nominations for the 2025 list of America's...
The National Park Service announced Thursday that the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park would have a new superintendent starting in August. Reginald Chapple was named to the role, adding to his 12-year...
Welcome to our April newsletter! The AACRN newsletter is your guide to what’s happening in the program, upcoming opportunities, member news, and spotlights.
We are excited to share our Network to Freedom 2023 Wrap-Up Newsletter. This newsletter is a celebration of the incredible achievements, collaborations, and milestones that have defined the Network throughout the year.