Women's History Sites (U.S. National Park Service)

Women's History Sites (U.S. National Park Service)

The National Park System is well endowed to commemorate Women’s contributions to American Society. A half dozen national parklands represent America's Women’s heritage as a primary theme. Numerous other sites preserve important contributions by Women to American Society in their programs and preservation activities. Some sites remotely display Women’s contributions to American culture. The National Park System not only preserves the history and contributions of Women. It is also a part of the nations history. Over the years, the National Park Service has reflected the nation's social history. Among the women who influenced the course of the National Parks were:

Early Superintendents (not fully inclusive)

  • Gertrude S. Cooper, Supt. Vanderbilt Mansion NHS, 7/16/40 to 5/31/45;
  • Margaret J. Patterson, Supt. Andrew Johnson NHS, Acting Supt. 10/7/42 to 3/3/43; Custodian 3/4/43 to 4/24/43;
  • Wilhelmina S. Harris, Supt. Adams National Historic Site, Supt. 11/27/50 to 1/10/70 (retired);
  • Carol A. Martin, Supt. Tuzigoot National Monument, 4/26/71 to 8/17/74;
  • Kathleen L. Dilonardo, Supt. Fort Caroline N. Memorial, 11/14/71 to 11/23/75;
  • Elizabeth Disrude, Supt. Perry's Victory & Interna. Peace Memorial Natl. Monument, 3/1/72 to 4/8/75;
  • Doris I. Omundson, Supt. John Muir NHS, 1/21/73 to 5/31/80;
  • L. Lorraine Mintzmyer, Supt. Herbert Hoover NHS, 7/8/73 to 8/16/75;
  • Marjorie M. Hackett, Supt. Fort Point NHS, 4/14/74 to 3/12/77;
  • Ellen Lang, Supt. Sitka NHP, 5/12/74 to 4/30/78;
  • Janet Wolf, Supt. Fort Frederica NM, 9/18/74 to 1/25/80;
  • Georgia Ellard, Rock Creek Park (1977–1988);

Deputy Regional Directors

  • Lorraine Mintzmyer, Southwest Region, appointed by John Cook;
  • Mary Bradford, Southwest Region, appointed by John Cook, 1992-post 1993;
  • Sandy Walters, National Capital Region, 6/92-post 1993.

Regional Directors

  • Lorraine Mintzmyer, Southwest Region. Aug. 12, 1979, Rocky Mountain Region, April 6, 1980, and Mid-Atlantic Region, Oct. 6, 1991, appointed by Director William Whalen in both cases;
  • Marie Rust, North Atlantic Region, 1/92 to present, appointed by Director Ridenour;
  • B.J. Griffin, Mid-Atlantic Region, 8/8/93 to present, appointed by Director Kennedy.
  • Karen Wade, Intermountain Region,

Secretary to the Director (not fully inclusive)

  • Isabelle Story (1888–1970) was secretary to Director Steve Mather.

Director

  • Fran P. Mainella was the first woman director of the National Park Service (the 16th director), named by Secretary of the Interior Gale Norton.
  • Mary A. Bomar was appointed the 17th director in 2006. She served through the end of President George W. Bush second term.

Read more about Women's History Sites (U.S. National Park Service):  Park Units

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