The Peter Burr House is the oldest standing wood frame structure in West Virginia.

When the timbers were being hewn, George the Second was King of England. George Washington had recently purchased his first tract of land nearby. Charles Town did not yet exist, and Mecklenburg and Harpers Ferry were fledgling villages clinging to the banks of the Potomac. It was in the late 1740's when Peter Burr I, future uncle of the notorious Aaron Burr, arrived from Fairfield, Connecticut.

The Peter Burr House is one of West Virginia's most important historic treasures. Its story spans the period from early settlement, through the birth of our nation and the tragedy of the Civil War, to well into the 20th century.

Although it has been listed in the National Register of Historic Places since 1981, the Peter Burr House was almost lost when it passed out of the hands of the Burr family and into those of local government. Deterioration and vandalism took their toll. Then it was acquired by the Jefferson County Historic Landmarks, who began restoring it in 1998.

Early restoration efforts focused on stabilizing the building and assessing the scope of the restoration effort. During the current phase of restoration, the Commission is conducting pre-development archeological investigations, repairing the foundation, and making the existing walls and roof weatherproof. Some interior restoration is also underway so that the downstairs rooms can accommodate visitors. Once the exterior of the house has been addressed, the interior will undergo restoration and the outer walls and roof will returned to their early 19th century appearance.

The house has many stories to tell, so while the restoration is under way, we are bringing it and the grounds to life by creating The Peter Burr Living History Farm. The Farm, an 8-acre complex, is a work in progress which will show you what it was like to live here in the 1790's, when Peter Burr was still alive.

The Farm's reproduction of a mid-18th century barn is almost complete. Public restrooms are being built, and work is underway to provide other needed public services. Interpretative and educational programs, concerts, and many other attractions are being planned for you and your family.

We could use your help to preserve the Peter Burr House so that you and future visitors can experience this living piece of history.

Why are Peter Burr and His House Important?

From the early days of settlement, the area now known as Jefferson County has represented a clash of Northern and Southern values and cultures. Unlike many other local properties of the period, the Peter Burr site is not a plantation but rather the home of a yeoman farmer. As such, it is an extremely rare survival and important example of a way of life that was overshadowed locally by Tidewater culture.

Peter Burr II, the son of the man who built the house, lived there until he died in 1793. He was the cousin of Aaron Burr, whose goals and views were frequently at odds with those of George Washington and his supporters. During the American Revolution, Aaron Burr supported Generals Charles Lee and Horatio Gates in their efforts to depose George Washington. (Both generals settled in Jefferson County after being dismissed by George Washington. Gates' home, Travellers Rest, is located near the Peter Burr farm.) Peter Burr's associations with his cousin and with George Washington's cashiered generals further suggest that he did not share the values of the Washington family members who had settled in the area.

Interpretation of the Peter Burr Farm will provide a valuable perspective on the origins of Jefferson County and on the themes that would later produce the state of West Virginia. The Peter Burr Living History Farm seeks to restore the site to its late-18th century condition and to use it as a vehicle for heritage education. Activities will include planting, cultivating, and harvesting period crops as well as food preparation and other domestic activities.

Work will be performed by persons in period dress using implements of the period. Social, cultural, economic, and political themes will also be presented. Comparisons with nearby plantations will be explored. Program emphasis will focus on youth education through the active participation of volunteers and guests in daily farm activities.

MASTER PLAN for the PETER BURR LIVING HISTORY FARM
Final Draft July 21, 2005

CONTENTS
I. MISSION STATEMENT ..................................... 1
II. HISTORY .............................................. 2
III. MASTER PLAN........................................... 5
IV. FACILITIES AND SERVICES ................................. 8
V. LANDSCAPE ............................................ 9
VI. ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN ................................. 11
VII. MANAGEMENT ......................................... 13
VIII. SHORT-TERM GOALS..................................... 14
IX. LONG-TERM GOALS...................................... 15
X. SITE MAPS............................................ 16

I. MISSION STATEMENT
The Peter Burr Living History Farm has been created to achieve the following goals:

• Preserve and maintain the Peter Burr House and adjacent spring house (the only two original structures still standing) according to applicable state and federal standards.
• Develop and maintain an 18th century living history farm that reflects rural life at this site during Peter Burr's residence (ca. 1748-1793).
• Develop activities that are compatible with the historic site and the focal period (ca. 1750-1800).
• Acquire the resources that will enable the Peter Burr Living history Farm to be self sustaining.

II. HISTORY

Location and Physical Description
The Peter Burr Living History Farm is located in Jefferson County, West Virginia, in the Burr Industrial Park off WV Route 9, approximately 3 miles north of Charles Town. Only the roof of the farmhouse is visible from Route 9, although the original
1751 house is visible from Warm Springs Road. The Farm is bounded on the south by industrial buildings, T. A. Lowrey School, and WV Route 9; on the west by a portion of the industrial park now undergoing development, on the north by the
CSX railroad, and on the east by Warm Springs Road.

The property is roughly a 350'x 1550' rectangle including approximately 9.5 acres. It is crossed by a storm water management system. The land on the southeast is adjacent to approximately four acres of public school property of the same
elevation.

The Peter Burr House is the oldest standing wood frame structure in West Virginia. Dating from 1751, the original portion of the house was built by Peter Burr I, uncle of Aaron Burr, Jr. Two other sections were added in the 1760's and the early 19th
century. The New England style house has post and beam construction and brick infill in the walls. It is a rare example of the residence of an 18th century yeoman farmer.

With some effort, the surrounding modem buildings can be screened by tree plantings and other measures, facilitating the development of an attractive park area. The railroad track adjacent to the property dates from the mid-19th century
and will be incorporated into the site interpretation.

The idea of creating a living history farm at the Peter Burr House grew out of the need to combine archeological, restoration, and interpretative activities at the site and to gather public support for the efforts. The house required substantial
restoration, much of which could not take place without performing pre-development archeology. Except for the house and a stone spring house, no outbuildings survived on the property, although several must have existed during Peter Burr's occupancy (1751-1793). Little documentary evidence exists about Peter Burr and his family during the period.

The first goal of the living history project was to draw upon the archeological and architectural evidence that was available to develop an understanding of how a typical 1790's farm functioned. Using this information, the Landmarks Commission
could then pursue its second goal -- developing the layout of the living history farm in a way that took into account both historical and environmental requirements and site limitations. The final goal was to use the resources gathered during these
efforts to restore the house and outbuildings and to create a self-sustaining living history farm.

The Peter Burr Living History Farm officially opened on May 1, 1999. During its first year, it was open on the first Saturday of each month from May to October.

Work Performed to Date:
A structural analysis and drawings were completed on the Peter Burr House.

The following restoration has been completed or is now under way:

•In 1998, the Landmarks Commission contracted to have the stonework on the chimneys and the spring house restored.

•A large tree overhanging the house was removed, well covers were constructed for both wells, and a chain link fence was built around the house and spring house.

•The back porch of the house was rebuilt and a temporary stairway was added to the outside of spring house, providing access to the second story.

•The area adjacent to the house was subjected to shallow plowing and surface collection.

•In 1999, open windows were covered with plexiglass. An 8' x 16' temporary open shed was constructed for use by archeologists and interpreters.

•The foundation and sill plates of the much of the house have been repaired.

•Windows and frames were removed in preparation for restoration and are in the possession Tom McGarry.

•Siding on both the east and west walls has been replaced and the new wood painted.

•Archeological excavation was performed in the log kitchen, where a new floor was laid and the walls chinked and plastered. (Analysis of artifacts is now under way.)

•The current sheet metal roof has been painted and caulked (but is still in need of major repairs). The siding has been replaced as needed, and floors relaid or repaired. Log walls have been rechinked and plastered walls and ceilings repaired. The current sheet metal roof, although generally weather proof, should be replaced with a wood shingle one. The spring house porch
must be rebuilt and the sheet metal roof replaced with wood shingles.

•A pedestrian bridge was erected on the (then) southeast corner of the property, providing access across the storm water drainage system.

•Approximately 100 trees were planted in an effort to establish a buffer on the south and west sides of the property. Most of these trees have died.

•A dozen heritage fruit frees, derived from Thomas Jefferson's orchard at Monticello, have been planted on the north side of the property. These trees are now starting to bear fruit.

•In the year 2000, a reproduction of a 1750's log barn was erected; this structure still needs to be electrified beyond the existing service panel and doors should be added.

•In 2001 a bathroom/utility building was added on the (then) west side of the property; water and electric service were added to that building, the barn, spring house, and an area near the southeast comer of the Burr House.

•In 2003 a reproduction of a brick colonial bread oven was added near the south corner of the Burr House and a refrigerator, stove, and microwave were purchased for the utility room.

•In 2004 kitchen elements were added to the utility room. The room was certified by the Health Department, making it usable for preparing food for public events.

•The same year a contract was awarded to Preservation Associates, Inc., to restore the middle downstairs room of the Burr House. This work was completed in July 2005.

III. MASTER PLAN
General and Boundaries

In recent years Jefferson County residents have begun to realize that restoration of historic sites and development of heritage tourism would be an economic asset of tremendous value to the area. It could capture a bigger share of the growing
vacation and tourist business, by providing new and wonderful attractions for the travel, sightseeing, and recreation minded people of West Virginia and of the whole country. At the same time, the need was recognized to educate local residents —
both adults and children -- on their heritage so that they could make wise decisions about preserving cultural resources amidst the growing pressures for development.

The Jefferson County Historic Landmarks Commission owns the approximate 9.5-acre tract that includes the Peter Burr House and spring house and, with the approval of T.A. Lowrey Elementary School, utilizes another approximately 4 acres of adjacent property for interpretation.

The 1999 master plan committee indicated a program of development which provided the basis of the original Master Plan and Report and indicated a suitable scheme for public educational and recreational use of the Peter Burr Farm, with the
following major groups of facilities: Recreational, Historic, Educational and Scientific, Facilities and Services, Circulation, Pond, Utilities, and Landscaping. This revision of the Master Plan (2005) incorporates changes that reflect recent land
acquisition, changes to the flood plain, and other factors influencing the site.

Recreational

During the last decade, leisure time has greatly increased, and this increase is reflected in the billions of dollars spent today in the United States for travel and recreation. Tourists have been coming to Jefferson County for decades to visit historic Harpers Ferry, go white water rafting, attend the Mountain Heritage Arts and Crafts Festival, and visit the Charles Town Races. In the past, many of those visitors returned home without taking advantage of the other cultural resources in the area.

Jefferson County has sought to draw upon this influx of visitors to these major events and to channel visitors into other activities by developing new cultural/historic activities centered in Charles Town, Shepherdstown, and Harpers Ferry, and by promoting historic byways, such as The George Washington Historic Trail.

Recreational studies have shown that successful tourist attractions focus on the individual needs of the visitors. Further studies have demonstrated that heritage tourism is most successful when visitors can directly experience an historic site in
the company of friends and/or family.

The Peter Burr Living History Farm is developing two major interpretative programs. The first, designed for visitors who prefer passive recreation, provides a tour of the Peter Burr Farm, including buildings, crops, and activities, and includes the
opportunity to interact with interpreters. The second program, designed for persons who want a more intimate historical experience, allows small groups of visitors to spend a day on a 1790's working farm, working side by side with the interpreters.

One of the most important long-term goals in the development of the farm will be the creation of pathways from Warm Springs Road to the Peter Burr House. Paths will wind past a small pond; fenced fields containing livestock; crops such as flax,
corn, and wheat; various varieties of trees and shrubs utilized during the late 18th century; activities such as shingle making and rail splitting, and a kitchen garden. By following the paths from the entrance to the Peter Burr House, visitors will
experience both the natural beauty of the area and the relationship that existed between the early American farmer and the environment.

Benches and arbors will be placed along the paths, providing rest stops and signage that explains the surroundings.

A horse drawn wagon will convey visitors from the parking area to the house and back who choose not to walk. The driver/interpreter will provide riders with information about the history of the farm and the environment.

Seating near the Peter Burr House will be constructed so that the site can be used for outdoor meetings and concerts.

Access to the park is one major, long term problem that must be resolved. The current access route is from the cul de sac on the north end of East Burr Blvd. which passes several industrial structures that have been built in the industrial park. Now that development adjacent to the Burr Farm is almost complete complete (July 2005), visitors will be able to travel over paved roads to reach a parking planned area on the west side of the drainage ditch. Although this route will provide easy access to the Burr Farm, it also presents visitors with a stark contrast to the rural 18th century atmosphere that will be central to this living history farms.

The easternmost side of the property adjacent to Warm Springs Road has a narrow entrance. Entry from this direction would avoid travel through the industrial park and would approximate the approach used by 18th century visitors. Wetlands near
this section of the property make road construction in that area impractical, although a parking lot and trails could be constructed. Shifting public access from East burr Blvd. to Warm Springs Road is one of the major long term goals.

Historic

Jefferson County, with its rich historical background, is the proper place to give the American public information about their ancestor's efforts to settle the frontier in the 18th century, win their independence from England, and struggle to form a new
nation. As the place where northern and southern cultures met. Jefferson County in the early 18th century contained a variety of social, religious, and ethnic groups.

The Peter Burr Living History Farm seeks to identify these groups and representative individuals so that the dynamic nature of the period can be experienced. In addition to providing glimpses of Peter Burr and other yeoman farmers of the day, the farm will also examine the plantations and slave owners who lived in the same area. Notables such as George Washington, General Charles Lee, Charles Washington, Ferdinando Fairfax, General Horatio Gates, Adam Stephen, and Aaron Burr will provide points of reference between events of local and national importance. Forces that would later become polarized and bring about
the Civil War will be explored.

Visitors, individuals, and groups, will be told the story of Peter Burr's life on this farm (1751 to 1793) at the visitors' center. Walkways, buildings, and interpreters will provide additional pathways to the past.

Educational and Scientific

The living history farm is conceived as a historically correct site with the flavor and atmosphere which prevailed during the 1790's. The permanent exhibit will be a collection of artifacts found during archeological excavation of the site, details from
restored buildings, HABS photographs, original and, reproduction tools and utensils, displays about crops, livestock, and farming techniques, maps, pictures, and perhaps a diorama. Everything will be done to make this museum an outstanding
exhibition of local agricultural history.

A four-crib log barn has been be built on the site to house livestock and period agricultural implements. This can also serve as a museum and as an indoor meeting place for use in inclement weather.

The planted fields, gardens, and special plantings will be another educational feature of the farm. It will be a place for instruction in native plant material suited to the soil and climatic conditions of the area. Plants utilized by local farmers will be
represented. In addition to the restoration of reconstruction of period outbuildings, the improvements on the farm are to be limited to the development of paths, the placing of name tags on significant plants along the paths, the planting and maintenance of native plants, and the construction near the visitors' center of a small picnic area with field toilet facilities. It is expected that the area will be especially attractive to birds. (A preliminary inventory of the bird population is under way.)

IV. FACILITIES AND SERVICES

Development at the Peter Burr Living History Farm will be limited to facilities that would contribute to enjoyment of the farm's natural, historic, and scientific interests and its interpretive program. These facilities will include a visitor's center. This will be
the place where everything will start: where the story of the farm, residents, major social and political figures, and agricultural, historical, archeological themes will be explored, and the concessionaires will be located. For small groups of visitors who will be spending the day on a 1790's farm, the building will provide facilities for changing into period clothes and storing personal belongings. Rest rooms, accessible from the outside, will be adjacent to the visitors' center.

The landscaping on the farm will draw the guests' view from the visitors' center and parking lot to the original 1751 portion of the house in the distance. Trees planted around the perimeter of the property on the south, west, and north sides, will shield
the area from modern vistas and create an atmosphere in which 18th century interpretation can flourish.

Circulation

The main access to the farm is through West Burr Blvd., off WV Route 9, in the Bardane Industrial Park. Traffic on Route 9 is often heavy, and the intersection is potentially dangerous, forcing drivers from Burr Blvd. to merge with traffic on a high
speed two-lane highway. The State Highway Department is now widening and relocating WV Route 9, which currently passes within about 1,500 feet of the Peter Burr Farm. For the foreseeable future, the public will continue to access the property
from East Burr Blvd. The long term goal is to use this access route for volunteers and maintenance vehicles and to construct a visitor entrance on Warm Springs Road.

A secondary utility entrance is needed on the northwest side of the farm using the existing entrance on East Burr Drive through the Burr Industrial Park. Paths from this entrance point on the property to a bridge spanning the storm water management system should be designed to support occasional vehicular and emergency traffic.

The traffic circulation system should be designed to provide safe and aesthetically pleasing access to all the points of interest.

Pond

One of the attractions of the farm will be a pond and adjacent wetlands created within the storm water management area. Water will flow into the pond primarily from the west and exit on the east through a culvert under Warm Springs Road.

The pond will include fish as well as domestic and wildfowl and will also serve as a watering place for livestock occupying adjacent fields.

Sedimentation and weed growth in the storm water management system are altering the landscape and need to be addressed.

V. LANDSCAPE

The Peter Burr Living History Farm will be designed so that visitors enter it from a point that shows the house, outbuildings, and grounds to best advantage, shields them from highway noise and modern buildings, and provides numerous places to
observe or participate in activities (long-term goal). Tree plantings will serve as a buffer on the south, west, and north sides.

The physical features of the site largely determine the landscape. The railroad tracks on the north side of the property, the storm water management system flowing from west to east, the industrial buildings to the west, the position of the existing house and spring house, and the adjacent low-lying unused land to the south all limit the ways in which the site can be utilized for historic and interpretive purposes.

Many of the larger trees on the property (primarily silver maples) have died or been removed to prevent storm damage of historic structures. Several black locusts are located near the house and will be incorporated into the landscape. Several trees of heaven and mulberries are scattered over the property and will be removed. Most of the property is now open land which varies from well drained in the vicinity of the house to seasonal wetlands.

As development has progressed, the water table at the Burr Farm has risen to just a few feet below the ground. This situation has led to flooding of the western section of the property in wet weather and to almost permanent flooding of the root cellar next to the house.

As long term goals, a main path will lead from the Burr House eastward, passing roughly through the better drained portion of the property, skirting seasonal wetlands, and looping back toward the house, ending at a vehicle pedestrian bridge that spans the storm water management channel and emerges on the well-drained land near the farmhouse. Pasture and plowed fields will be located on either side of the main path, providing fenced areas for corn, wheat, flax, and livestock, the pond, special plantings, and necessary buildings. An unobtrusive utility road will enter the property from the northwest corner.

Other paths will branch off from the main one, providing access to the pond and fields, special plantings, and locations for various activities. Plants and frees native to the area during the period will be used and will be selected according to their
importance on a 1790's farm. In addition to placing name labels at trees and shrubs, a number of plants of interest to the student and the amateur horticulturalist will be established and identified.

Utilities

Basic utilities have been provided to serve the areas open to public use. The future development of these utilities will be in proportion to their use in the several areas of the farm.

Potable water requirements are currently served by facilities in the utilities building as well as by three cold weather faucets located near the barn, the spring house, and the brick oven. Additional water access for non-drinking uses and fire protection
needs to be made available. The future pond will also serve as a water resource for livestock and wildlife and as a reservoir for a pumper truck, if needed.

Two restrooms have been constructed on the south side of the utilities building. These facilities must be improved to accommodate handicapped visitors.

Roads within the farm will be maintained for occasional service use only. The entranceway and parking area will be graveled and include barriers to prevent vehicles from straying from the designated area. The main path will be maintained
for use as a path for pedestrians, horses, and wagons; the path will be kept smooth and firm using unobtrusive local materials.

Storm drainage will be provided by the existing storm water management system, whose channel enters the property on the northwest and exits it on the northeast. Efforts will be made to improve the efficiency of this feature.

Electric power is currently available in the barn, the utilities building, the spring house, and adjacent to the brick oven.

VI. ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN

The farmhouse and spring house will be restored to a style compatible with interpretation as a late 18th century site. Structures under construction or to be added, such as outbuildings and a visitors' center, will be compatible with this
interpretative period and may include reconstruction dating to as early as the 1750's, when Peter Burr first arrived. Structures will be of stone, post and beam, or log construction and reflect the construction methods used in the existing buildings.

Visitors' Center

The visitor's center will serve as the information and administration center of the farm. Areas will be designed to accommodate an office, classroom, restrooms, and small gift shop and museum. Efforts will be made to transport an existing structure
of the period to the site and restore it for this purpose.

Peter Burr House

The ground floor of the house, consisting of four rooms will be restored to the 1790's period, furnished appropriately, and opened to the public. The four upstairs rooms will be restored as time and resources permit and may be utilized as storage or office space for staff if such use does not damage the structure.

Spring House

The upstairs of the spring house has been electrified and will serve as a break room for volunteers, housing a microwave, refrigerator, coffeepot, and storage for volunteers' clothing and personal belongings. The ground floor of this structure now
has lighting and electrical outlets and will serve as a utility / storage room; it will not be open to the public.

Barn

The barn, which would have been one of the earliest buildings on the farm, has been constructed as a 45' x 45' four-crib log structure. The portion above the first story is sheathed in vertical boards and can accommodate storage or (with the addition of an emergency exit) public events. The building has been constructed so that the ground floor could serve as a functional barn. Period doors need to be added to this structure and both levels need to be electrified.

Museum facilities

Museum facilities will be incorporated into virtually every structure on the farm, with buildings furnished in period style and implements displayed in various buildings in their natural context. A small general collection of artifacts will be housed in the
visitors center for viewing by persons who do lot wish to walk to the individual buildings.

Gift Shop

A small gift shop will be housed in the visitors' center, providing literature and small souvenir

Picnic Area

A picnic area, consisting of an open-sided shelter and picnic tables, will be located
adjacent to the visitors's center and rest rooms.

Entrance Gates

Sturdy metal gates will be constructed at the entrances, controlling vehicle access. Areas adjacent to the gates will be landscaped so that vehicles can not drive around the controlled points of entry.

VII. MANAGEMENT

The properry is owned by the Jefferson County Historic Landmarks Commission, a branch of Jefferson County government. The Landmarks Commission is a certified local government, authorized to acquire land, make contracts, and administer the
Burr property.

At present, most of the money expended at the Burr site for restoration, maintenance, and programming is provided by the Landmarks Commission through the annual county budget or through State grants.

As development pressures in the county increase, the Landmarks Commission needs to expend its administrative and financial resources on a variety of fronts. Thus the Living History Farm must find additional ways to supplement these resources.

In an attempt to meet this need for additional resources, a Friends of Peter Burr has been formed. At present, this is an informal group of volunteers that assists the Landmarks Commission in maintenance, programming, and fund raising. Although the Friends have made a valiant effort to assume some of the responsibilities of managing the site, they currently lack the resources to provide comprehensive, consistent management and to provide significant revenues.

Efforts to incorporate the Friends group are now under way and to establish a trust that can provide some revenue. An administrator is needed for the Living History Farm to provide sustained, coherent management of projects and activities, oversee fund raising and public relations, to supervise planning, construction, and grant writing activities, and to serve as a liaison with the Landmarks Commission and the general public.

Regardless who may manage the Living History Farm in the future, all parties now involved need to ensure that the site's historical integrity is maintained and that activities performed are in keeping with the mission statement.

VIII. SHORT-TERM GOALS
The following goals are ranked in order of importance. (Italicized goals are for FY 2005-2006.)

• Find an administrator to oversee activities at the site

•Update the Landmarks Commission's website so that the goals and activities of the Farm can be publicized

•Establish and maintain email communications among volunteers and Landmarks Commission members so that all are aware of meetings and scheduled activities.

•Establish public and private (e.g., maintenance and storage) areas, construct buffers that maintain this separation, and develop work policies that support these goals. This effort is intended to create an 18th century atmosphere for
visitors while providing adequate space for support activities.

•Provide convenient parking and pedestrian access to the site

•Restore the doors and windows of the Burr House

•Construct doors for the barn to provide security and maintain the 18th century look

•Analyze ADA requirements for the site and make required improvements

•Develop a brochure to increase public awareness of our mission and the activities being undertaken

•Restore the siding on the north wall of the Burr House.

•Rebuild the door on the root cellar.

•Restore the roof and porch on the spring house, restore doors and windows as needed

•Erect a shelter over the bread oven

•Develop exhibits that educate the public about historical themes emphasized on the site (wheat to bread, flax to linen, archeological materials, etc.)

•Remove the stumps on the north and east sides of the house

•Repaint the east side of the house

•Continue to develop a tree buffer to screen the site from the industrial park

•A 2-story log cabin, donated to the Landmarks Commission, and transported at a cost of $8,000, needs to be utilized before it deteriorates

•Artifacts recovered from archeological excavations need to be cataloged and appropriate reports prepared.

IX. LONG-TERM GOALS

The following long-term goals are listed in order of importance:

• Decide on permanent maintenance and visitor access points (east and/or west).

•Construct a maintenance building to house tractors, mowers, construction
materials, etc.

•Replace the existing metal roof on the Burr House with a shingle one
compatible with the 18th century interpretative period.

•Restore the north porch on the house

•Establish paths, trails, and fenced areas compatible with the interpretative
plan

•Provide security for the site

•Build a visitors' center

•Restore the root cellar

•Update the Master Plan every five years

X. SITE MAPS

The boundaries shown in Figures 1 and 2 roughly correspond with the boundaries of the property. A detailed base map will be prepared that shows boundary dimensions and other details.

Figure 1. Current layout (July 2005), showing public and private areas:

Figure 2. Proposed Short- and Long-Term Changes: