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Statue of Liberty Teacher’s Guide

Statue of Liberty National Monument Liberty Island, New York

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Contents

Introduction 1 Recommendations 24 Introduction 1 Previsit Information 25 The Planning Process 2 The Battle Road Unit 25 The North Bridge Unit 31 Location 32 The Planning Foundation 3 Prominent figures 32 Background 3 Coverage 32 Legislative Background 4 Frequently asked questions 32 Purpose 5 The Wayside Unit 34 Significance 5 Personal Services 35 Interpretive Themes 6 Park Library and Collections 38 Visitor Experience Goals 8 Partnerships 39 Interpretive Program Standards 11 Implementation Priorities 41 Visitor and Audience Profiles 12

Appendices 42 Existing Conditions 13 A The Planning Team 42 Existing Conditions and Visitor Experience 13 B References Cited 45 Summary 13 C Accessibility 46 Previsit Information 13 The Battle Road Unit 13 The North Bridge Unit 17 The Wayside Unit 19 Structure 32 Frequently asked questions 32 Education Programs 21 Staffing 21 Park and Library Collections 21 Issue and Influences 23 Report_Vt_4cBl 7/23/01 9:58 AM Page 4 Report_Vt_4cBl 7/23/01 9:58 AM Page 5

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Table 4 National Wild Rivers System

Year River Wild Scenic Recreational Total miles

2000 Rio Grande, TX 95.2 96 – 191.2 1999 St. Croix, MN and WI – 181 19 200 1998 Wolf, WI – 24 – 24 1997 Obed, TN 44.25 – .95 45.5 1996 Merced, CA 53 14 14 82

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