Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month - NPS Commemorations and Celebrations (U.S. National Park Service) (original) (raw)

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Observe the power of the presence, contributions, endurance, and resiliency of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders with the National Park Service and throughout our nation's history.

Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders have a rich heritage thousands of years old preserved and practiced in national parks today. Visit national parks to learn, reflect, and celebrate the invaluable achievements, rich heritage, and incredible journeys as our nation's heritage during May—and all year.

American Icons and Legends

In celebration of the 250th anniversary of our country, explore these places in the National Park System that tell the stories of incredible Americans who fought for the ideals spelled out in the founding document of our nation: life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Find more national parks and discover many more stories about American history that may inspire you.

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  Walk in the footsteps of a legendary king in the heiau where Kamehameha I united the Hawaiian people.
• Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania NMP
  Cpl. Thomas Sylvanus, or Ah Yee Way, held up regimental colors for 20 hours during the Battle of Spotsylvania after they kept falling.
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  Most of their names lost to time, many Chinese immigrants endured harsh conditions to build the pivotal Continental Railroad.
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  Prince Jonah Kūhiō Kalanianaʻole became a leader in preserving Hawaii's cultural and natural heritage, including establishing the park.
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  George Masa's stunning photos of the Smokies played a major role in the campaign to establish a national park.
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  Minidoka's Honor Roll honors more than 950 men and women from the camp who served in the US military during World War II.
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  People in Guam and throughout the Pacific Islands defended their homelands throughout invasions, battles, and occupations.
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  Nicknamed "the First Lady of Physics," Dr. Chien-Shiung Wu contributed to the Manhattan Project and the field of experimental physics.

Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage All Year

Find resources to learn, teach, experience, and reflect on Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander history and heritage as part of our nation's heritage all year long.

Sharing History & Heritage

Learn about people, places, stories, and ways to experience AANHPI heritage related to National Park Service parks and programs.

Educators Portal

Find lesson plans, distance learning opportunities, and other educational material about history and heritage for all age groups.

Last updated: April 28, 2026