 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  African American History  Southern Resorts,  Maritime History and Exploration  Significant Individuals Associated with Site  Architectural History and Engineering  Natural History and Coastal Ecology  Native American Occupation

 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 Leadership Considerable Funding Coordination from FMFADA Strong Involvement from Contraband Society and AA Community  Importance: International

 Restore and Interpret Old Quarters #1  Collaborative Partner  Preliminary Discussions Underway  Wants to Open by

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 Accessible Fire Retardant Construction Large spaces with high ceilings Wired for interactive exhibits

 Time Line:  Concept: 1-2 years  Full 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 Hunt FMFADA April 28, 2008