Erasure in Action
Erasure in Action
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We are tracking news about signs that have been confirmed to be removed or modified. This information is collected from news reports. The full spreadsheet can be opened in a new window at: z.umn.edu/removedNPSsigns
Before and After
Before and After
Muir Woods National Monument:
Muir Woods National Monument:
Volunteers submitted these before-and-after pictures of the first documented removal/modification of a sign under the Executive Order and Secretarial Order, of a sign called "Saving Muir Woods."
More information on the history of this sign:
More information on the history of this sign:
KQED article, 2025: What’s Going on With the Muir Woods Exhibit Removal?
NPS website article, 2023: History Under Construction
SF Gate article, 2021: Muir Woods park staff annotates own signs with historical corrections for racism, misogyny
"Saving Muir Woods" sign at Muir Woods National Monument. Photo taken March 2025.
"Saving Muir Woods" sign at Muir Woods National Monument. Photo taken September 2025.
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