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Garrett County, Maryland: Heritage Area Management Plan

 

Peter Johnston & Associates (PJA) is preparing a "Heritage Area Management Plan" for Garrett County, Maryland.  The project

is being funded by the Garrett County Chamber of Commerce and the Maryland Heritage Areas Authority.  The purpose of the

project is to adopt a useful plan that enhances heritage preservation, tourism, and compatible economic development initiatives

in the County.  Following Plan adoption, Garrett County will seek State "Certification" for the Heritage Area from the Maryland

Heritage Areas Authority.  To view the Plan, click on the "blue underlined and highlighted text" below.

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GARRETT COUNTY HERITAGE AREA MANAGEMENT PLAN

 

Just click and watch a video series to learn more about Garrett County's history and the benefits of heritage tourism.  These videos

provide a summary of the Heritage Area Management Plan, Garrett County's historical significance, its heritage resources, and the current

economy for heritage tourism in Garrett:

 

The Benefits of Heritage Tourism - Overview (Video 48 MB)

Module 1 - What is the Garrett County Heritage Area Management Plan? (Video 29 MB)

Module 2 - Garrett County's Heritage Significance (Video 58 MB)

Module 3 - Heritage Resources in Garrett County (Video 105 MB)

Module 4 - Economic & Tourism Overview of Garrett County (Video 81 MB)

Module 5 - Using the Garrett County Heritage Plan (Video)

 

The Heritage Area Management Plan is divided into three parts, Volume 1, Volume 2, and the Technical Appendices.  Volume 1: Defining

the Garrett County Heritage Area provides a detailed analysis of the Maryland Heritage Areas Program, Garrett County's heritage resources,

growth and development trends in the County, and the current tourism economy.  It also describes heritage area boundaries, the role of

preservation in the Heritage Area (stewardship), and how to interpret Garrett's heritage resources to enhance tourism.

 

VOLUME I : GARRETT COUNTY HERITAGE MANAGEMENT PLAN

Volume 1: Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Introduction

Chapter 2: Historical Development

Chapter 3: Transportation Resources

Chapter 4: Historic Resources

Chapter 5: Cultural Resources

Chapter 6: Natural Resources

Chapter 7: Heritage Area Boundaries

Chapter 8: Growth & Development

Chapter 9: Economic Development & Tourism Overview

Chapter 10: Stewardship

Chapter 11: Interpretation

 

Volume 1I : Developing the Garrett County Heritage Area consists of three guides, which will provide a future Heritage Area Management

Entity with direction and guidance.  Volume II provides specific goals, objectives, recommendations, and implementation strategies related

to the Garrett County Heritage Area Management Plan. 

 

VOLUME 1I : DEVELOPING THE GARRETT COUNTY HERITAGE AREA

Executive Summary

Business & Management Guide

Heritage Programming Guide

Marketing & Outreach Guide

 

The following technical appendices have been created to provide additional resources, guides, and other information for heritage area

planning and programming in Garrett County.

 

TECHNICAL APPENDICES: HERITAGE AREA MANAGEMENT PLAN

 

Please feel free to assist us in preparing the final Heritage Area Plan for Garrett County. The links below will help you provide us with

direct feedback for the heritage planning process. This feedback helps to create a successful plan that provides for broad representation

and acceptance. Click on the "Online Discussion Instructions" link below to get started and thank you in advance for the assistance.

 

GARRETT Online Discussion Instructions (260 KB)

GARRETT Online Discussion Sample Questions (205 KB)

Click to Submit Comments

 

Contact information:

Garrett County Chamber of Commerce
15 Visitors Center Drive
McHenry, Maryland 21541

Telephone: 301-387-4386

Website:  http:www.garrettchamber.com

 

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