Eastern National (the parent of America’s National Parks) donations helped to further interpretive operations at Minute Man National Historical Park. The park’s Living History Coordinator hosted several historic clothing workshops to support volunteer participation and the authenticity of living history demonstrations. Professional tailors led these workshops as EN funding covered travel stipends and presenter fees. The park’s signature event, Battle Road, uses hats, bonnets, and mitts made. Funds also restocked materials for the Junior Ranger and B.A.R.K. Ranger programs and laminated notices within bulletin cases to keep public-facing signs looking professional. Finally, the Road to Revolution exhibit received attention this year, as EN Aid-to-Park covered repairs by a specialized technician.
Supporting Andersonville NHS Travelling Trunk Program
Andersonville National Historic Site utilized America's National Parks™ funds to support its Travelling Trunk Program. Andersonville was the site of a Confederate prison that held Union Soldiers and is known as one of the deadliest sites of the Civil War, claiming...
