Nez Perce National Historical Park Welcomes New Superintendent Jason Lyon
Nez Perce National Historical Park is pleased to announce the selection of Jason Lyon as the park's new superintendent.
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2026-07-14
1 STORIES2024-05-08
1 STORIESNez Perce National Historical Park will celebrate its grand opening
Nez Perce National Historical Park will celebrate the grand opening of its newly remodeled Spalding Visitor Center on Friday May 31, 2024, at 10:00 am. opportunity to view the new exhibits.
Official NPS source2024-04-02
1 STORIESNez Perce National Historical Park News Release
Nez Perce National Historical Park will close the parking lot for the Heart of the Monster site on April 4-5, 2024
Official NPS source2024-03-07
1 STORIESBig Hole National Battlefield and Bear Paw Battlefield Looking for Cultural Presenters
Big Hole National Battlefield invites you to become a cultural presenter! Big Hole is seeking applicants for Coyote Camp (September 16-20) and the Summer Speaker Series (weekends June 29 -August 17). Come share your stories and skills with our guests!
Official NPS source2023-11-22
2 STORIESNez Perce National Historical Park Hosts 25 th Annual Beadwork Bazaar
LAPWAI, ID – Looking for unique and special gifts for the holidays? Nez Perce National Historical Park is hosting its 25 th Annual Beadwork Bazaar on Saturday, December 2. Local artists will sell their crafts at the Spalding Visitor Center from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The event is free to the public.
Official NPS sourceNez Perce National Historical Park Museum Closed for Remodel
The Nez Perce National Historical Park is closing the Visitor Center at Spalding to allow for an extensive museum remodel. The center will close Sunday, December 3, 2023, and is projected to remain closed until late spring of 2024.
Official NPS source2023-10-27
1 STORIESNez Perce National Historical Park News Release
LAPWAI, Idaho – Nez Perce National Historical Park Visitor Center will be closed on Thursday November 2 for staff training and will reopen on Friday November 3 at 8:30 AM.
Official NPS source2023-05-13
1 STORIESAuthor Review of The Shining Mountain
LAPWAI, Idaho – The Nez Perce National Historical Park will host author Alix Christie, Saturday June 10, 2023 at 1:00 pm to share her book, The Shining Mountain.
Official NPS source2023-04-06
1 STORIESSummer Jobs Available at Nez Perce National Historical Park
Nez Perce National Historical Park is recruiting local youth for summer positions with the park.
Official NPS source2023-02-09
1 STORIESCount Birds with Us at Nez Perce National Historical Park
The Great Backyard Bird Count at Spalding picnic area
Official NPS source2023-02-06
1 STORIESNative American Boarding School Experience
Presentation at Nez Perce National Historical Park Visitor Center in Lapwai, ID on Native American boarding schools.
Official NPS source2022-12-22
1 STORIESLewis and Clark Trail Junior Ranger Program at Nez Perce National Historical Park
Lewis and Clark Junior Ranger Program recognized with National Award.
Official NPS source2022-07-27
1 STORIESKevin Peters leads tipi painting at Nez Perce NHP: Visitors encouraged to assist!
Tribal member, Kevin Peters will assist visitors in painting a design onto the large canvas tipi.
Official NPS source2022-06-19
1 STORIESStaff announces summer 2022 program dates and hours
Summer 2022 list of dates and times for daily Interpretive Programs.
Official NPS source2022-04-15
1 STORIESSummer jobs for youth available with National Park Service
Summer jobs for youth available with National Park Service Nez Perce National Historical Park to recruit summer interns
Official NPS source2022-02-25
1 STORIESNez Perce National Historical Park Visitor Center, March 15-17 Closure
Nez Perce National Historical Park Visitor Center will be Closed on March 15-17, 2022, for Staff to Prepare for the 2022 Summer Season.
Official NPS source2022-01-17
1 STORIESBasket Weaving Demonstration Event
Basket Weaving Demonstration on Saturday, Feb 5, 2022.
Official NPS source2021-11-07
1 STORIESWinter hours begin at Nez Perce National Historical Park
Nez Perce National Historical Park is moving to winter hours starting November 7, 2021.
Official NPS source2021-03-19
1 STORIESStephen Thede selected as superintendent of Nez Perce National Historical Park
The National Park Service (NPS) has selected Stephen Thede to serve as the superintendent of Nez Perce National Historical Park and oversee operations at Big Hole National Battlefield and Whitman Mission National Historic Site.
Official NPS source2021-01-07
1 STORIESProgress in a Year of Challenges: Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail 2020 Annual Report Released
Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail has released its 2020 Annual Report. The report documents a year of partnerships and projects with the common goal of commemorating and protecting the 4,900 mile historic route of the Lewis and Clark Expedition from Pittsburgh to the Pacific.
Official NPS source2020-08-05
1 STORIESBeyond the 19th Amendment
Talk featuring guest speaker Mary Jane Oatman. Free and open to the public. Starts at 11:00 AM in the Spalding Visitor Center. Masks recommended.
Official NPS source2020-03-21
1 STORIESNez Perce National Historical Park is Modifying Operations to Implement Latest Health Guidance
Modifying Operations to Implement Latest Health Guidance
Official NPS source2020-03-05
1 STORIESSummer hours to resume at Nez Perce National Historical Park
Nez Perce National Historical park to resume summer hours
Official NPS source2020-02-18
1 STORIESNez Perce National Historical Park invites special guest speaker for Women’s History Month
Tai Simpson explores the factors that affect the high rate of violence that confronts indigenous women. Learn how you can become an advocate, raise awareness, and support prevention efforts in your community.
Official NPS source2020-02-05
1 STORIESNational Park Service seeks cultural demonstrators and speakers
Nez Perce National Historical Park seeking cultural demonstrators and speakers for the summer months.
Official NPS source2020-02-03
1 STORIESSummer jobs for youth available with National Park Service
Become a Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) intern with the National Park Service at Nez Perce National Historical Park this summer. Explore the natural and cultural resources, park maintenance needs, and park interpretation.
Official NPS source2020-01-30
1 STORIESLaura Law named chief of interpretation and education for Nez Perce National Historical Park, Whitman Mission National Historic Site and Big Hole National Battlefield
New chief of interpretation and education chosen for for multiple park units.
Official NPS source2019-11-07
1 STORIESAnnual Beadwork Bazaar celebrates 23rd year
Nez Perce NHP will host the 23rd annual Beadwork Bazaar on December 7, 2019.
Official NPS source2019-10-29
1 STORIESNational Park wants to help you care for your heirlooms
Nez Perce National Historical Park curatorial staff is hosting a special program focused on taking care of family heirlooms on November 23, 2019.
Official NPS source2019-10-15
1 STORIESWinter hours begin at Nez Perce National Historical Park
Nez Perce National Historical Park announces winter hours beginning in November, 2019.
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