National Park Week: History of the National Park Service: Ranger Talk in A.K. Bissell Park

Park Event · Manhattan Project National Historical Park, New Mexico, Tennessee · Aug 26, 2026 · 2:00 PM–2:30 PM

The National Park Service was created on August 25, 1916, when President Woodrow Wilson signed the Organic Act. Since then, park rangers have filled many important roles. Learn about the many "hats" a park ranger wears during this informative 30-minute presentation.

About National Park Week

National Park Week is an annual Presidentially proclaimed celebration that encourages people to discover the places, programs, experiences, and stories of the National Park Service. National Park Week 2026, “Celebrate America’s Story,” continues semiquincentennial commemorations and celebrates America’s 400+ national parks and their roles in America’s collective history. Learn more at https://go.nps.gov/NationalParkWeek2026.

Source: National Park Service (public domain).