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Old Spanish NHT: 2018 Highlights
Old Spanish Trail Association (OSTA) OUTREACH The Mojave Chapter hosted its annual Old Spanish Trail Day October 5-7, 2018. Attended the PNTS training conference in Vancouver, WA, with representation from six OSTA board members and two staff. A 12-year effort, led by ex-Armijo Chapter president…
Nez Perce (Nee-Me-Poo) NHT: 2018 Highlights
Nez Perce Trail Foundation (NPTF) OUTREACH Held a scholarship award program for outstanding Native American students. Continued raising funds for a planned outdoor basketball court to be built on the Tamkaliks Powwow Grounds in Wallowa, OR. Organized the 2018 Nez Perce Summer Education Trail Tour…
Mormon Pioneer NHT: 2018 Highlights
Mormon Trails Association OUTREACH In October, a 50th anniversary of the National Trails System Act event was held at Richardson’s Point, IA, which included the dedication of new signs that mark this important location along the Mormon Pioneer National Historic Trail. Richardson’s Point was where…
Lewis and Clark NHT: 2018 Highlights
Lewis and Clark Trail Heritage Foundation (LCTHF) OUTREACH LCTHF proceeded with its administrative history to commemorate its 50th anniversary. LCTHF awarded small-scale ($500 to $1,000) education grants and supported National History Day with $1,000 prizes in the junior and senior high awards categories. LCTHF initiated…
Juan Bautista de Anza NHT: 2018 Highlights
Anza Trail Foundation (ATF) and Partners OUTREACH Used the 50th anniversary of the National Trails System to reflect on the effects of the Anza Expedition and future opportunities to engage new and underserved communities. ATF board member Beverly Lane prepared an exhibit, “Native Peoples and…
Iditarod NHT: 2018 Highlights
Iditarod Historic Trail Alliance (IHTA) OUTREACH Hired a summer intern with a PNTS grant for the 40th anniversary of the Iditarod National Historic Trail (INHT) and the 50th anniversary of the National Trail System Act to develop social media posts about the historic trail. More…
El Camino Real de Tierra Adentro NHT: 2018 Highlights
Camino Real de Tierra Adentro Trail Association (CARTA) OUTREACH Held CARTA’s Annual General Meeting and Conference on September 29, 2018, attended by over 60 registrants. The meeting generated new memberships and the resumption of the publication of the Chronicles of the Trail that was distributed…
El Camino Real de los Tejas NHT: 2018 Highlights
El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail Association (ELCAT) OUTREACH Texas Parks and Wildlife Department featured the trail in its Spring 2018 magazine and during its weekly PBS series, which aired across Texas in February 2018. It’s estimated that 100,000s of viewers were…
Captain John Smith Chesapeake NHT: 2018 Highlights
Chesapeake Conservancy OUTREACH The Department of Interior celebrated the recognition of Virginia Tribes at Werowocomoco. This archeological site, now under the permanent protection of the National Park Service, is not yet open to the public until planning is completed with American Indian tribes who hold…
Ala Kahakai NHT: 2018 Highlights
Ala Kahakai Trail Association (AKTA) OUTREACH AKTA conducted seven hikes along portions of the trail and six community events. AKTA worked with a trail intern to create a presentation template that was used as an educational piece for six community meetings. PROTECTION AKTA received 100…