Kennecott Mines National Historic Landmark: Interpretive Concept Plan
Thomson R. 2011. Kennecott Mines National Historic Landmark: Interpretive Concept Plan. Long-Range Interpretive Plan. Compass
In 2011, the National Park Service (NPS), along with the local community, engaged in an ongoing planning effort to identify buildings that will be stabilized or rehabilitated, and those that will not receive any attention at all. The long-term goal is to protect the historic integrity of the town and its setting so that future generations also will be able to explore Kennecott. This concept plan is part of that process, and is presented as a guide for current and future efforts. The conclusions summarized below capture the essence of a three-day workshop designed to: • Gather input on the types of interpretive techniques and exhibits that will best communicate park themes and facilitate identified audience experiences. • Identify what and where Kennecott’s stories will be told, and • Develop a media plan that identifies interpretive techniques for both the buildings and the Kennecott Mines NHL setting. Workshop attendees included 13 Alaska NPS regional specialists and WRST staff, seven WRST partner organizations, local and regional subject matter experts, and eight members of the local community, for a total of 28 participants.
- Type
- Published Report
- Authors
- Thomson, Ron
- Date of Issue
- 2011-09
- Publisher
- Compass
- Units
- WRST
- Keywords
- cultural site, historic site, Interpretation, Interpretive Concept, interpretive plan, Kennecott, Kennecott Mines National Historic Landmark, Kennicott, National Historic Landmark, NHL, planning document