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Monocacy National Battlefield
Cultural Resources Management
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Worthington House after exterior restoration (2004) |
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With over 50 historic structures and a variety of archeological sites and historic landscapes, Monocacy National Battlefield has undertaken several projects to protect and preserve the park's irreplaceable cultural resources.
Completed Projects
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Lewis Farm Bank Barn emergency stabilization in progress (2006) |
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Current Projects
- Rehabilitation of the Thomas House for Administrative Headquarters (multi-year; started 2008) ;
- Restoration and Repair of the Thomas House Windows and Doors (multi-year; started 2008);
- Preservation and Stabilization of the Baker Barn (started 2007);
- Thomas House Historic Structure Report and adaptive reuse plan (multi-year; started 2006);
- Restoration of the Thomas Bank Barn and Brick Silo (multi-year, started 2003);
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Thomas Farm Stone Tenant House |
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Future Projects
- Stabilization of the Best Farm Corn Crib;
- Repair and stabilization of the Thomas Farm Stone Tenant House (photo at right);
- Emergency stabilization of the Gambrill Mill dam ruins;
- Repair and rehabilitation of Best Stone fence remnants;
- Thomas House shutter repairs;
- Masonry repair and repointing, Thomas House;
- Preservation maintenance: Thomas Corn Crib, Thomas Outbuildings, Lewis Corn Crib, Best House;
- Preservation and stabilization of the Lewis House;
- Preservation and stabilization of the Lewis Barn;
- Preparation of Thomas and Worthington Farm Cultural Landscape Reports;
- Archeological Study of L'Hermitage Slave Village Site;
- Archeological Testing to Locate Gambrill Miller's House.
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Excavations in progress at Thomas Farm |
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Archeology and Historical Research
In cooperation with local universities and volunteers, the Cultural Resources Division has undertaken various archeological and historical research projects. These projects include:
- The Archeological Overview and Assessment and Identification and Evaluation Study of the Best Farm: this multi-year study evaluated archeological resources at the Best Farm to aid in its long-term management and development (final report published 2005, further research recommended);
- The Archeological Overview and Assessment and Identification and Evaluation Study of the Thomas Farm: this multi-year archeological investigation of the Thomas Farm has yielded information about its earliest history, including the discovery of a mid-eighteenth century tavern site (in progress, final report expected 2010); and
- Numerous archeological investigations associated with building projects to ensure that all archeological resources are identified and preserved prior to disturbance (multi-year).
Learn more about archeological research at Monocacy National Battlefield.
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Did You Know?
The Best Farm was once a 748-acre plantation known as L'Hermitage, which was founded by a family of French planters from the colony of Saint-Domingue (Haiti).
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Last Updated: March 16, 2009 at 07:53 EST |