Cultural Resources Stewardship

Pathway to Confidence

Engaging in Effective NPS Tribal Consultation

2022 Cultural Resources Training Catalog

Classroom and online training for 2022

ARPA Training

Classroom and Virtual Training for the Archeological Resources Protection Act

Section 106 Training

Classroom, online and virtual training options

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What We Do

Beyond the parks, NPS is part of a national preservation network of partners who are committed to the importance of the nation’s cultural heritage and its preservation.

News & Events

New Edition: Landscape Culture Newsletter, Spring 2022
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Meet The Team

Cari Kreshak

James Allen Orr

TheCultural Resources, Partnerships and Science directorate focuses its strategies in the following areas:

Preserve cultural resources in cooperation with Indian tribes, Alaska Native villages and corporations, Native Hawaiian organizations, states, territories, local governments, nonprofit organizations, property owners, individuals, and other partners
Provide leadership in research and use of advanced technologies to improve the preservation of the nation’s cultural heritage
Establish standards and guidance for managing cultural resources within the National Park System and communities nationwide
Enhance public understanding and appreciation for the nation’s cultural heritage