Plan for site integration following acquisition. Battlefield protection efforts should consider how newly acquired or protected lands will function over time. This includes decisions related to interpretation, access, maintenance, and long-term stewardship. Thinking through these elements early can help ensure that newly acquired properties contribute meaningfully to the broader battlefield system, whether through public access, educational programming, or preservation of the open landscape. GOAL 2 Strengthen public understanding and visibility of Franklin’s Civil War and battlefield resources. RECOMMENDATIONS: Expand “behind-the-scenes” site tours of Civil War sites. Special tours can highlight the preservation story of the Battle of Franklin, illustrate the progress that has been made, and highlight the multiple benefits of battlefield preservation. Additionally, granting access to “seldom seen” aspects of historic resources and preservation efforts creates a sense of ownership and builds a strong constituency for continued advocacy. Continue to develop Civil War programs for younger audiences. Youth-focused field programs, scavenger hunts, augmented-reality learning, and other outreach strategies can appeal to younger audiences. Local schools, Civil War partners, preservation and heritage organizations, and local historians could be used to further develop field-based learning experiences at multiple battlefield and post-war sites across Franklin and within the classroom setting. THEME: PRESERVING CIVIL WAR RESOURCES 133
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