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Cultural & Historic Preservation

Telling the story of the park in its entirety, understanding history, and developing connections. 

Grand Canyon Celebratory Gathering June 15, 2011 6715 Dianna Sue Uqualla and James Uqualla of the Havasupai Tribe perform a traditional dance at the Landmark and Tribal Medallion near Mather Point.

Your support allows for the upkeep and preservation of iconic cultural landmarks and the growth of programs that are also essential to the park's future. Perhaps most importantly, your support allows GCC to rapidly enable experiences, connections, and reconnections between the 11 Grand Canyon tribal communities and park guests from around the world.

Starry night over the desert view watchtower

Photo Credit: AO Tucker

Desert View Inter-tribal Cultural Heritage Site

Reimagining Desert View and elevating the voices of the 11 Grand Canyon tribal communities.

Desert View Inter-tribal Cultural Heritage Site
Participants of the North Rim Heritage Days 2022 stand and sit on the veranda outside of the North Rim Lodge.

Heritage Days at the North Rim 2023.

Lifting Indigenous Voices

Updating signage throughout the park to accurately reflect Grand Canyon's history.

Elevating Indigenous Voices at Grand Canyon
Dine Tah' Navajo Dancers Dine Tah' Navajo Dancers stand on the Grand Canyon Lodge veranda during North Rim Heritage Days. August 2022, NPS Photo/L. Cisneros

All Active Cultural & Historic Preservation Projects

Learn more about how investing in cultural and historic preservation allows millions of visitors the opportunity to better understand the park's history.

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