Nicodemus National Historic Site awarded Director’s Partnership Award

Nicodemus National Park

NICODEMUS–The Park is one of 26 other parks that were awarded the 2015 Director’s Partnership Award in recognition of their achievements as part of the Department of Energy Clean Cities National Parks Initiative. The Clean Cities program was implemented in 2010 to ensure America’s energy security while protecting the environment.

Nicodemus worked with the National Park Service (NPS) to reduce fuel consumption, increase use of alternative fuels and technologies, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and increase outreach to staff, partners and visitors.

;Left to Right Jonathan Winskie, Education Technician: Phyllis Howard, Park Ranger: and William Chapman, Acting Superintendent. — Left to Right Jonathan Winskie, Education Technician; Phyllis Howard, Park Ranger; William Chapman, Acting Superintendent.

As of 2014, every car, truck, mower and piece of lawn equipment on the site is powered by alternative fuels – propane, electricity or by hybrid-electric dive systems. In going green Nicodemus answered and supported both the “Go Green” and the “Green Our Rides” goals of the NPS Green Parks Plan.

To learn more about what the Park has do to “Go Green” visit our website at http://www.nps.gov/nico/ or visit us at the Township Hall 304 Washington Avenue in Nicodemus between the hours of 9:00 am and 4:30 pm. To learn more about the 2015 Director’s Partnership Award announcement visit http://www.nps.gov/subjects/partnerships/2015-directors-partnership-award.htm.

The town of Nicodemus is symbolic of the pioneer spirit of African Americans. They dared to leave the only region they had been familiar with to seek personal freedom and the opportunity to develop their talents and capabilities. Nicodemus NHS represents the western expansion and settlement of the Great Plains, and includes five buildings: The First Baptist Church, St. Francis Hotel, Nicodemus School District Number One, African Episcopal Church, and Township Hall.