PA requires FMFADA submit a plan for interpretive and educational programs

Original 2006 Plan called for museums inside moat

Interest in retaining Casemate collections on site supports museum element in plan

Other areas outside moat possible

63 acres

More than 2 dozen buildings

Central open park, parade ground

Non public uses must be compatible

Partnership among FMFADA and existing or new museum entities

Requires FMFADA to establish a non profit arm for coordination and fund raising

Some partners will be more independent than others

Military History 1607-2011 African American History 1619- Southern Resorts, 1822-2000 Maritime History and Exploration Significant Individuals Associated with Site Architectural History and Engineering Natural History and Coastal Ecology Native American Occupation

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Seminars, Lectures, Classes

Special Events Sponsored by Collaborating Agencies

School Programs, Tours

Educational Festivals

Possible Museum Partners, 2008

• Loans of objects or• Possible collaborating partner• Preliminary discussions underway• Present museum will tell history of Ft

Monroe• Will seek loans of additional Union artifacts

Outstanding Naval, Jefferson Davis and Peninsula Campaign Collections

Collaborating Partner

Preliminary Discussions Underway

Wants to Open 2013

Will Need:National LeadershipConsiderable FundingCoordination from FMFADAStrong Involvement from

ContrabandSociety and AA Community

Importance: International

Restore and Interpret Old Quarters #1

Collaborative Partner

Preliminary Discussions Underway

Wants to Open by 2012-2013

Recommended by Civil War Scholars

Tells Story of War from Three Points of View: Northern, Southern, African American

Allows FMFADA to House 3 Museums in one structure

Suggested Location: Building 5

ADA AccessibleFire Retardant ConstructionLarge spaces with high ceilingsWired for interactive exhibits

Time Line:

Concept: 1-2 yearsFull Plan, 3-10 years Implement: 3-20 years

Launch Formal Planning• Involve Historic Preservation Group and museum partners

• Establish non profit to raise funds for planning

• Raise funds

• Identify stakeholders and collaborate to create educational programs

Conover HuntFMFADA

April 28, 2008