Management

About Us

Under the mission of the National Park Service, our purpose as stewards of the park is "to conserve the scenery and the natural and historic objects and the wild life therein and to provide for the enjoyment of the same in such manner and by such means as will leave them unimpaired for the enjoyment of future generations." Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site is administered by Independence National Historical Park. Independence also administers the Gloria Dei Church National Historic Site and Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial.

 

Superintendent's Compendium

Here you will find the 2024 Superintendent's Compendium of Designations, Closures, Permit Requirements and Other Restrictions Imposed Under Discretionary Authority. Approved and signed by Steven D. Sims, Superintendent, April 4, 2024.

 

Foundation Document

The park's Foundation Document outlines the park's resources, significance, and interpretive framework. Peruse the Overview or explore the Full Document.