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MissingParkHistory.org Launches to Document Removed National Park Exhibits

3/23/2026

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Mike Beebe, a public lands advocate, launched MissingParkHistory.org to document removals of hundreds of signs and exhibits in U.S. national parks since March 2025.
The project follows a Trump Administration executive order mandating removal of climate, slavery, and Indigenous history materials.
Beebe's site lists 863 items flagged for removal, aiming to raise awareness.
Beebe argues these narratives should be preserved for future generations.
He says sanitizing history harms society.

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Story summary

Mike Beebe, a public lands advocate, launched MissingParkHistory.org to document removals of hundreds of signs and exhibits in U.S. national parks since March 2025.
The project follows a Trump Administration executive order mandating removal of climate, slavery, and Indigenous history materials.
Beebe's site lists 863 items flagged for removal, aiming to raise awareness.
Beebe argues these narratives should be preserved for future generations.
He says sanitizing history harms society.