The story of national park rangers is entwined with those of the places they protect and serve. This project will fund the creation of a new virtual experience for the Museum of the National Park Ranger in Yellowstone, including a new interpretive film and virtual exhibit. This project aims to share the voices of people who have shaped the history of the National Park Service, especially those who have not been included in the story of the Service’s origins and changes over the 108 years since it was established.
This project focuses primarily on the people of this profession—telling their story in their own words—in addition to preserving artifacts that support these stories. This new virtual experience will give voice to all stories and knit together the diversity of stories to share what it means to be a park ranger today as well as amplify voices in the park. The Museum of the National Park Ranger sees more than 25,000 visitors per year, but by expanding our reach with digital products, the impact of this project will far exceed these in-person numbers.