Asian American Heritage is an important aspect of the cultural heritage of the United States, and several national parks in the country preserve sites and stories related to the history and contributions of Asian Americans. Some examples of national parks that highlight Asian American Heritage include:
- Manzanar National Historic Site in California, which preserves the site of one of the ten internment camps where Japanese Americans were forcibly relocated during World War II.
- Minidoka National Historic Site in Idaho, which preserves another one of the internment camps where Japanese Americans were forcibly relocated during World War II.
- Angel Island Immigration Station in California, part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, which served as the primary point of entry for Asian immigrants to the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
- Kalaupapa National Historical Park in Hawaii, which preserves the site of a former leprosy settlement, where many Asian and Pacific Islander immigrants were forcibly exiled in the 19th and 20th centuries.
- War in the Pacific National Historical Park in Guam, which preserves the sites of several World War II battles in the Pacific, including the Battle of Guam, which was significant for the Asian American soldiers who fought in it.
These are just a few examples, but there are many other national parks throughout the United States that highlight the history and contributions of Asian Americans. These sites are important to understand the history of Asian Americans, their struggles and their contributions to the history of the United States. Many of these sites have interpretive programs, exhibits and ranger-led tours that provide visitors with an understanding of the history and significance of the sites.
