Hispanic Heritage Sites

The National Park System is well endowed to commemorate Hispanic contributions to American society.

Some 20 national parklands represent Hispanic heritage in the United States.

Some sites remotely display Hispanic contributions to American culture.

[1] The National Park System not only preserves the history and contributions of Hispanic Americans, it is also a part of the nation's history.

Among the first Hispanics who influenced the course of the National Parks were: Biologist Early Superintendents (not fully inclusive)[2] Regional Directors[2]