Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland has announced the designation of 19 new National Historic Landmarks (NHLs), emphasizing their significance in sharing America's diverse history. These sites highlight important contributions from lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer Americans, African Americans, Asian American Pacific Islanders, and women. They also mark significant moments in American technology, landscape design, and art.

"As America’s storyteller, it is our privilege at the Department of the Interior, through the National Park Service, to tell our nation’s history and honor the many historical chapters and heroic communities that brought us to where we all are today," stated Secretary Haaland. "These newly designated historic landmarks join a list of the nation’s premier historic and cultural places."

An NHL designation represents the highest federal recognition for a property's historical significance. The National Park Service (NPS) maintains these listings while most properties remain privately owned.

The newly designated landmarks join over 2,600 nationally significant places that illustrate U.S. history and culture. NHL theme studies have supported many nominations.

"The National Park Service is committed to helping preserve and share a fuller and more inclusive account of our nation's history," said National Park Service Director Chuck Sams. "We are proud to recognize these nationally significant places representing the diversity of the American experience."

In addition to new designations, NPS updated documentation for 14 current NHLs and withdrew three due to demolition or destruction.

For further details about these landmarks visit https://www.nps.gov/subjects/nationalhistoriclandmarks.