A Heritage for the Future: A Plan for Preserving Maine's Historic and Archaeological Resources, 1996

Introduction: "Established through a legislative act in 1971, the Maine Historic Preservation Commission is the state agency which functions as the State Historic Preservation Office in Maine. Under Federal law, the Commission is required to prepare a comprehensive state historic preservation plan which defines short and long-term goals and priorities for the preservation of Maine's cultural resources. This document has been prepared according to guidelines developed by the National Park Service and identified needs for the State of Maine. Maine's historic preservation plan is intended to serve as a document by which information about the state's cultural resources can be presented, and as an operational tool through which a myriad of statewide preservation activities can be articulated. The plan seeks to assess past preservation efforts in Maine and establish short and long term preservation goals and priorities for the state into the twenty first century. These goals and priorities are listed in point form at the end of the discussion of each program area. They are intentionally broad to provide guidance on a variety of cultural and historic resource issues. Historic preservation in Maine is the responsibility of a great many individuals and organizations ranging from private individuals to volunteer organizations and government agencies. Throughout the planning process, the Commission has actively sought advice from these constituents in addition to members of the general public who may not have previously demonstrated an interest in historic preservation. The resulting document is intended to assist in guiding Maine's preservation community, and the population at large, in planning for the long-term management of the state's cultural resources. The Commission recognizes that preservation organizations and the public are key players to the successful implementation of the properties identified in the plan. The planning document is intended for general public distribution. Comments and suggestions are encouraged. A procedure and schedule for plan revisions is included in the 'Updating the Plan' section of the document. Specific appendices, including pre-historic archaeological and historic contexts, can be found at the end of the plan." Project funding was provided in part by a Historic Preservation Fund grant to the Maine Historic Preservation Commission administered by the State, Tribal, Local Plans and Grants division, National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior

A Heritage for the Future: A Plan for Preserving Maine's Historic and Archaeological Resources, 1996

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