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Yellowstone National Park has rich human and ecological stories that continue to unfold. People have spent time in the Yellowstone region for more than 11,000 years. Many tribes and bands used the park as their home, hunting grounds, and transportation routes prior to and after European American arrival. Yellowstone was established as the world's first national park in 1872. 
Learn how Yellowstone National Park works to preserve and interpret the human history of the region.
The Heritage and Research Center houses Yellowstone's extensive museum collection, archives, and research library.
27 tribes have ties to the area and resources now found within Yellowstone National Park.
Yellowstone's artistic heritage is part of an important tradition for understanding, sharing, and preserving parks.
Wonder if Yellowstone was the first national park? Want to know how to access our collections? Check our our History FAQs
A blog by our archivists will give you a peek into the stacks and storage areas of our library, archives, and museum collections.
The human history of the Yellowstone region goes back more than 11,000 years.
Explore the endeavors that enhance our knowledge of the region and inform preservation decisions.
Yellowstone is as wondrous as it is complex. The park is at the heart of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, where nature and culture abound.
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Last updated: April 18, 2025