Alan Spears
Co-Chair, Civics, History, & America's Future
Alan Spears serves as the National Parks Conservation Association’s in-house historian and advocates for the preservation of National Park Service-managed historic and cultural resources across the United States. His most recent successes include support for the passage of the National Heritage Area Act (December 2022) and the designation of the Emmett Till & Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument (July 2023).
Spears is currently helping to lead a campaign to win designation of a new national park commemorating the life and legacy of Julius Rosenwald. Spears remains the only NPCA staff person ever to be rescued from a tidal marsh by a Park Police helicopter.
America’s Field Trip
The countdown is on — don’t miss this chance to visit one of America’s most iconic historic sites!
This contest invites students in grades 3–12 to share their perspectives on what America means to them and earn a trip to the iconic landmarks that bring America’s story to life. Field trip opportunities range from Yellowstone National Park to newly added trips like Boston and New York City. Don’t wait — the deadline is April 16!