Gerard Baker (National Park Service)

Gerard Baker
Born (1953-12-02) December 2, 1953 (age 70)[1]
Fort Berthold Indian Reservation
Known forSuperintendent of Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail, Chickasaw National Recreation Area, Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument, Mount Rushmore
SpouseMary Kay Baker
Children4
AwardsHonor Award for Superior Service[2]

Gerard Baker (born December 2, 1953) is an American retired National Park Service (NPS) ranger. In his more than 30 years with the NPS, he served as the superintendent of Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail, Chickasaw National Recreation Area, Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument, and Mount Rushmore. A registered member of the Three Affiliated Tribes and the highest ranking Native American in the history of the NPS, Baker incorporated Native American perspectives at Mount Rushmore and headed the Corps of Discovery II project to commemorate the Lewis and Clark Expedition. His tenure at Little Big Horn was marked by conflicts with admirers of George Armstrong Custer.

  1. ^ Schumaker, Susan. Untold stories from America's National Parks. pp. 245–257. OCLC 904998363.
  2. ^ Lee, Jodi Rave (November 26, 2000). "Native to lead bicentennial observance". Lincoln Journal Star. p. 1. ProQuest 247883264.