Shenandoah Valley Battlefields Foundation

SHENANDOAH VALLEY NATIONAL HISTORIC DISTRICT

THE PURPOSE OF THE HERITAGE PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM FUNDING IS TO ENGAGE NATIONAL HERITAGE AREARECIPIENTS, PARTNERS, COMMUNITIES, AND OR VISITORS IN SHARED ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP. THIS IS DONE BYPROMOTING GREATER PUBLIC AND PRIVATE PARTICIPATION IN PRESERVATION, CONSERVATION, EDUCATION, AND OUTDOORRECREATION PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES, AND BUILDING RESOURCE STEWARDSHIP ETHICS IN ITS PARTICIPANTS. HERITAGE PARTNERSHIP PROGRAMS PROMOTE THE CONSERVATION OF LOCAL NATURAL, HISTORIC, SCENIC, AND CULTURAL RESOURCES THROUGH NATIONAL HERITAGE AREAS, NATIONAL HERITAGE CORRIDORS, NATIONAL HISTORIC DISTRICTS, AND OTHER DESIGNATIONS (NHAS). THESE AUTHORIZED PROGRAMS ARE THE MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY OF FEDERAL COMMISSIONS, NONPROFIT GROUPS, UNIVERSITIES, STATE AGENCIES OR MUNICIPAL AUTHORITIES. THEY ARE NOT UNITS OF THE NATIONAL PARK SYSTEM, AND THEIR LANDS ARE NOT FEDERALLY OWNED OR MANAGED. BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE GENERAL PUBLIC, STATES AND ORTHEIR POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS, NON-PROFITS, PRIVATE ENTITIES, THE HERITAGE AREA MANAGEMENT COORDINATING ENTITY.

PROVIDE FUNDING THROUGH THE HERITAGE PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM FUND AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT FOR NATIONAL HERITAGE AREAS, SPECIFICALLY THE RECIPIENT, THE SHENANDOAH VALLEY BATTLEFIELDS FOUNDATION, COORDINATING MANAGEMENT ENTITY FOR THE SHENANDOAH VALLEY BATTLEFIELDS NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA (SVBF). THE PROJECTS COMPLETED UNDER THIS AGREEMENT ARE TO IMPLEMENT THE SVBF S MANAGEMENT STRATEGIC PLAN. THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE AND SVBF COLLABORATE, WITH THE NPS PROVIDING TECHNICAL AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT THROUGHOUT THE MANAGEMENT PLAN IMPLEMENTATION.

SHENANDOAH VALLEY BATTLEFIELDS NATIONAL HISTORIC DISTRICT, THROUGH THE SHENANDOAH VALLEY BATTLEFIELDS FOUNDATION, INC. (SVBF), WORKS WITH PARTNERS TO PRESERVE THE SHENANDOAH VALLEY CIVIL WAR BATTLEFIELDS, COORDINATE THE INTERPRETATION OF THE REGIONAL CIVIL WAR STORY, AND PROMOTE THE VALLEY AS A VISITOR DESTINATION.THE FEDERAL FUNDS PROVIDE OPERATIONAL SUPPORT FOR THE SVBF AND ARE USED TO CONTINUE EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION ACTIVITIES THAT BOTH ENGAGE AND BENEFIT THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES AND NATIONALLY SIGNIFICANT RESOURCES. THE BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE THE GENERAL PUBLIC, STATES, THEIR POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS, NON-PROFITS, PRIVATE ENTITIES, AND THE HERITAGE AREA MANAGEMENT COORDINATING ENTITY.

PURPOSE OF AWARD (SUMMARY OF THE GOALS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE PROJECT):IN ACCORDANCE WITH P.L. 104-333 SECTION 606, THE PROJECTS COMPLETED UNDER THIS AGREEMENT TO IMPLEMENT THE SHENANDOAH VALLEY HERITAGE DISTRICT (SVHD) MANAGEMENT PLAN. THE NPS AND RECIPIENT WILL COLLABORATE IN THE PROMOTION, FACILITATION, AND IMPROVEMENT OF PEOPLE'S UNDERSTANDING OF THE IMPORTANT NATURAL, CULTURAL AND RECREATIONAL RESOURCES OF SHENANDOAH VALLEY HERITAGE DISTRICT. ADDITIONALLY, PROJECT PROGRAMS WILL ENGAGE PARTNERS, COMMUNITIES, AND VISITORS IN SHARED ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP.SUMMARY OF PROJECT SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES:EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS, AND HERITAGE TOURISM PROGRAMS ALL WITH AN EMPHASIS ON THE HISTORY OF THE CIVIL WAR AND BATTLEFIELD SITES IN THE SVHD.PERFORMANCE GOALS INCLUDING MILESTONES AND EXPECTED OUTCOMES:PROJECTS INCLUDE:WALKING TOURS - OCT 1, 2021-FEBRUARY 18, 2022INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS - OCT 1, 2021-FEBRUARY 18, 2022AS WELL AS DEVELOPMENT OF BATTLEFIELD SIGNAGE FOR AUDIO TOURS AND VARIOUS BATTLEFIELD INTERPRETIVE MARKERS; DEVELOPMENT A UNIGRID TYPE VISITOR GUIDE; PUBLISHING SEASONAL MAGAZINE AND NEWSLETTERS; MAINTAIN SOCIAL MEDIA PRESENCE; PROVIDE SUPPORT WITH COORDINATION OF CIVIL WAR TRAILS; INSTALLATION OF EXHIBITS AT MCDOWELL AREA CIVIL WAR ORIENTATION; AND MEETINGS WITH PARTNERS FOR ON-GOING COLLABORATION OF PROJECTS. THIS WORK WILL TAKE PLACE THROUGHOUT THE YEAR AS ALLOWED FOR PER CONTINUING RESOLUTION FUNDING GUIDANCE.BENEFICIARIES: THE BENEFICIARIES OF THE PROJECTS UNDERTAKEN UNDER THIS AGREEMENT INCLUDE THE PUBLIC AND THE COMMUNITIES ASSOCIATED WITH THE SHENANDOAH VALLEY HISTORIC DISTRICT AS WELL AS PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS.

MANAGEMENT OF SHENANDOAH VALLEY BATTLEFIELDS NATIONAL HISTORIC DISTRICT

SHENANDOAH VALLEY BATTLEFIELDS NATIONAL HISTORIC DISTRICT

NATIONAL HERITAGE DISTRICT - SHENANDOAH VALLEY BATTLEFIELDS

SHENANDOAH BATTLEFIELDS NATIONAL HISTORIC DISTRICT

SHENANDOAH BATTLEFIELDS NATIONAL HISTORIC DISTRICT

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY NUMBER: P22AS00245TO PROVIDE FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO STATE, LOCAL AND TRIBAL GOVERNMENTS, OTHER PUBLIC ENTITIES, EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS, AND PRIVATE NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS TO IDENTIFY, EVALUATE, INTERPRET, AND PROTECT HISTORIC BATTLEFIELDS AND SITES ASSOCIATED WITH ARMED CONFLICTS ON AMERICAN SOIL THROUGH NON-ACQUISITION PROJECTS AND ACTIVITIES.AWARD SYNOPSIS: THE OBJECTIVES OF THIS PROJECT, ONE STORY A THOUSAND VOICES, ARE TO CREATE A NEW PERMANENT EXHIBIT AT THE SHENANDOAH VALLEY CIVIL WAR MUSEUM, INCLUDE THE RENOVATION OF THE SECOND-FLOOR EXHIBIT SPACE AND THE CREATION OF ADDITIONAL EXHIBITS IN THE COURT ROOM ON THE FIRST FLOOR. THE EXHIBIT WILL INCLUDE THE BACKGROUND OF THE WAR, BATTLE HISTORY, HUMAN INTEREST STORIES, AND VISITOR INFORMATION. THE PROJECT WILL FOCUS ON 20 CIVIL WAR BATTLEFIELDS IN THE SHENANDOAH VALLEY AND RELATED SITES AND STORIES.BENEFICIARIES: NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND GENERAL PUBLICSUBAWARDS: NONE

DIEHL EASEMENT ACQUISITION AT CROSS KEYS BATTLEFIELD

BLY EASEMENT ACQUISTION AT FISHERS HILL BATTLEFIELD

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY NUMBER: P22AS00623TO PROVIDE FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO STATE, LOCAL AND TRIBAL GOVERNMENTS, OTHER PUBLIC ENTITIES, EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS, AND PRIVATE NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS TO IDENTIFY, EVALUATE, INTERPRET, AND PROTECT HISTORIC BATTLEFIELDS AND SITES ASSOCIATED WITH ARMED CONFLICTS ON AMERICAN SOIL THROUGH NON-ACQUISITION PROJECTS AND ACTIVITIES. AWARD SYNOPSIS: THE GOAL OF THIS PROJECT, HUNTSBERRY FARM FENCING, IS TO INSTALL PERIOD FENCING TO RESTORE DAY OF BATTLE CONDITIONS AND THE 19TH CENTURY FARMING LANDSCAPE ON THE HUNTSBERRY FARM PROPERTY ON THE THIRD WINCHESTER BATTLEFIELD. RECREATING THE FARM LANDSCAPE WILL HELP RESTORE THE BATTLEFIELD LANDSCAPE AND PRESERVE THE BATTLEFIELD. IT WILL ALSO RECREATE THE SENSE OF PLACE OF THE FARM ITSELF AND HELP PRESERVE THE STORIES OF THE FREE AND ENSLAVED PERSONS WHO LIVED ON THE FARM AT THE TIME OF THE BATTLE. BENEFICIARIES: STATE, LOCAL AND TRIBAL GOVERNMENTS NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS GENERAL PUBLICSUBAWARDS: NONE

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY NUMBER: P22AS00245TO PROVIDE FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO STATE, LOCAL AND TRIBAL GOVERNMENTS, OTHER PUBLIC ENTITIES, EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS, AND PRIVATE NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS TO IDENTIFY, EVALUATE, INTERPRET, AND PROTECT HISTORIC BATTLEFIELDS AND SITES ASSOCIATED WITH ARMED CONFLICTS ON AMERICAN SOIL THROUGH NON-ACQUISITION PROJECTS AND ACTIVITIES.AWARD SYNOPSIS: THE OBJECTIVE OF THIS PROJECT, THE LONG ROAD TO FREEDOM, IS TO CREATE A SHENANDOAH VALLEY-WIDE TRAIL AND INITIATIVE TO TELL THE STORY OF AFRICAN AMERICANS IN THE SHENANDOAH VALLEY DURING THE CIVIL WAR ERA AND FROM THE CIVIL WAR TO CIVIL RIGHTS ERA. THE PROJECT WILL FOCUS ON SITES RELATED TO THAT HISTORY, INCLUDING BATTLES BATTLEFIELD SUCH AS OPEQUON (THIRD WINCHESTER) (VA119). THE PROJECT WILL ENHANCE AND MODERNIZE BATTLEFIELD TECHNOLOGY ENHANCE THE ON-SITE EXPERIENCE AND PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, BACKGROUND, AND CONTEXT FOR VISITORS ON THE BATTLEFIELDS. THE PROGRAM WILL ALSO INCLUDE EDUCATIONAL COMPONENTS FOR TEACHERS AND STUDENTS.BENEFICIARIES: NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND GENERAL PUBLICSUBAWARDS: NONE

UPDATE CEDAR CREEK-BELL GROVE NHL

CONDUCT ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESEARCH AT SVBF THOBURN PROPERTY IN PREPARATION FOR PARKING LOT INSTALLATION

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY NUMBER: P22AS00623TO PROVIDE FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO STATE, LOCAL AND TRIBAL GOVERNMENTS, OTHER PUBLIC ENTITIES, EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS, AND PRIVATE NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS TO IDENTIFY, EVALUATE, INTERPRET, AND PROTECT HISTORIC BATTLEFIELDS AND SITES ASSOCIATED WITH ARMED CONFLICTS ON AMERICAN SOIL THROUGH NON-ACQUISITION PROJECTS AND ACTIVITIES.AWARD SYNOPSIS: THE GOALS OF THIS PROJECT, RIVER ROAD STRUCTURES, ARE TO DEMOLISH AND REMOVE FOUR NON-HISTORIC STRUCTURES ON THE RIVER ROAD PROPERTY ON THE NEW MARKET BATTLEFIELD IN SHENANDOAH COUNTY, VIRGINIA. THE PROJECT IS INTENDED TO RESTORE DAY OF BATTLE CONDITIONS ON THE KEY BATTLEFIELD SITE, WHICH IS PLANNED TO BE INCLUDED ON A BATTLEFIELD GREENWAY TRAIL. THE WORK IN THIS PROJECT WILL BENEFIT RESIDENTS, VISITORS, AND EVERYONE WHO CARES ABOUT PRESERVING AMERICAN HISTORY AND THE RURAL LANDSCAPE OF THE SHENANDOAH VALLEY.BENEFICIARIES: STATE, LOCAL AND TRIBAL GOVERNMENTS NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS GENERAL PUBLICSUBAWARDS: NONE

SHENANDOAH VALLEY BATTLEFIELDS NATIONAL HISTORIC DISTRICT

MAINTENANCE, PRESERVATION, VISITOR MANAGEMENT, PROTECTION, OUTREACH, AND EDUCATION

CEDAR CREEK BATTLEFIELD PRESERVATION PLAN