Uploaded July 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 days ago

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Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts is a one-of-a-kind National Park - literally. There is no other unit of the National Park System dedicated to the display, education, and interpretation of the performing arts. Largely the result of the visionary leadership of the late Catherine Filene Shouse, Wolf Trap is an extraordinary park with an extraordinary mission. Trust men, you will not want to miss out on the story of one of the most unique National Parks in America. Enjoy!

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Sources and Resources:
parkplanning.nps.gov/showFile.cfm?projectID=94089&MIMEType=application%252Fpdf&filename=WOTR CLR Final_lowres_05212021.pdf&sfid=478222
npshistory.com/publications/foundation-documents/wotr-fd-overview.pdf
npshistory.com/publications/wotr/adhi-update-2023.pdf
nps.gov/wotr/learn/historyculture/shouse.htm
nps.gov/wotr/learn/history-culture.htm
nps.gov/articles/000/setting-the-stage-for-a-national-park-for-the-performing-arts.htm
nps.gov/wotr/learn/management/index.htm

Images and Music:
Storyblocks
Creator Music
NPS
Wolf Trap Foundation