Guilford Courthouse Administrative History

CHAPTER 16:
Endnotes

1 "Activities Outside Park Borders Have Caused Damage To Resources and Will Likely Cause More," (Washington: General Accounting Office, 1994), pp.1-12.

2 Mark H. Woods, Superintendent's Annual Narrative Report, 12 March 1992, 10 March 1993, 7 March 1994, A2621 GUCO Files.

3 The Management Objectives include the following: "Interpretation and Education. Ensure that adequate information is available to all visitors so that they may develop an understanding of the significance of the battle of Guilford Courthouse and the need to preserve the battlefield." Cultural/Natural Resources Preservation. To manage the landscape to reflect the setting at each of the three lines of battle and site of the courthouse; and to protect and preserve commemorative elements including monuments, graves, and historic features. Visitor Experience. To promote and preserve a historical and tranquil environment conducive to the education of the public/visitor and their appreciation of the battle of Guilford Courthouse and Guilford Courthouse NMP. On/Off Site Circulation Provide for a system that effectively directs visitors to the Park, promotes the movement of visitors within/through the Park in a manner that is compatible with Park objectives, and provides all visitors the opportunity to experience the historical points of interest at Guilford Courthouse NMP. Partnerships. Foster cooperative relationships with other agencies, organizations, and Park neighbors to promote expansion of outreach, maintain compatibility with area park systems, and maintain park status as an effective member of the neighborhood. Recreational Uses. To provide for the continued varied uses of Guilford Courthouse NMP by all visitors provided they do not conflict with other Management Objectives." "Management Objectives," The First Line, A Newsletter for Amending the Master Plan of Guilford Courthouse NMP, Number 1, Spring 1995, p. 2.

4 NPS, "Visitor Use Survey, Guilford Courthouse NMP," March 1, 1995. pp. 2-14.

5 The Bicentennial Greenway is a County-sponsored project, part of the "Rails To Trails" movement, that would construct a paved sixteen-mile path for pedestrians and bicyclists between Jamestown, North Carolina and GUCO. As originally drawn the greenway would bisect the park parallel to the line of Old Battleground Road, fifty yards west of the American second battle line, an area that was heavily forested in 1781. Personal communication by the author with Supt. Mark H. Woods, GUCO, 12 March 1995; The First Line, A Newsletter for Amending the Master Plan of Guilford Courthouse National Military Park, Number 1, Spring 1995, p. 3

6 The First Line, p. 3.

7 "Park officials suggest closing part of Old Battleground," Greensboro News and Record, 1 March 1995.