Dear Friends:
For many of us, the Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site holds a special
place in our hearts. Thousands of people visit the site each year to
honor those African Americans who participated in the Tuskegee Airmen
experience and served nobly in the U.S. Military during World War II.
Since 1998, our staff has been privileged to help tell the many stories
of Moton Field and the Tuskegee Airmen. As we move into the 21st century,
the National Park Service is initiating a major planning effort that
will guide the future management of the park. What should we be doing
to ensure that the cultural and natural resources of the park are protected?
What should we be doing to ensure that visitors continue to have a quality
experience? What level and type of use are appropriate on the grounds?
How can we work with our neighbors to address common problems that affect
both the park and surrounding community? Tell us your ideas about these
and other topics.
Our goal is to develop a plan that will protect the cultural and natural
resources of the park, meet the needs of our visitors, and address the
concerns of our neighbors. To achieve this, we will work closely with
Tuskegee University, the City of Tuskegee, Tuskegee Airmen Incorporated,
other federal and state agencies, private landowners, interest groups,
and the general public. The plan resulting from this effort will guide
future management and development decisions at Tuskegee Airmen National
Historic Site over the next 20 years.
We invite you to share your thoughts and learn more about the GMP project
at one of two open-house meetings to be held at the park visitor center
on Thursday, July 22. More information about the meetings can be found
on the Announcements page of this web site
and in Newsletter #1.
Your thoughts and ideas are vital to the success of this planning process.
We appreciate your interest and look forward to working with you as
we plan for the future together.
Sincerely,
Catherine F. Light, Acting Superintendent
