Draft Management Recommendations for the African Burial Ground. Chapter 4. Elements Underlying Interpretation and Education

Chapter 4 of the draft recommendation: This chapter serves as the foundation for those that follow. It includes a suggested mission statement for use by the managers of the site, the reasons for the African Burial Ground’s national significance, the basic elements and values of the site, suggested primary interpretive themes, and other factors that influence planning and operations. These underlying elements, as a whole, are suggested as the touchstone for future management policies and actions, ensuring consistency and assisting in prioritizing goals.