The purpose of this task agreement (TA) is to execute projects that will help implement the management plan for the crossroads of the american revolution national heritage area (NHA) in accordance…

The purpose of this task agreement (TA) is to execute projects that will help implement the management plan for the crossroads of the american revolution national heritage area (NHA) in accordance with P.L. 109-338. The NPS and the recipient will engage partners, communities, and the public to inspire shared resource stewardship of new jerseys (NJ) revolutionary war resources, civic engagement, and community pride while strengthening public awareness of morristown national historic park (NHP). Activities under this TA include: 1) work with the NJ historical commission to plan NJS commemoration of the 250TH anniversary of the nations founding 2) expand crossroads geographic reach awareness of nhas significance to nontraditional audiences throughout NJ 3) form new partnerships between groups share opportunities for collaboration 4) promote market a series of crossroads revolutionary NJ heritage travel apps, created with travelstoriesgps 5) expand the meet your revolutionary neighbors program, add new neighbors from different parts of the NHA supporting material widely used by parents, teachers, students, schools to teach about NJS role in the american revolution 6) update revise website to include calendar event listings, storylines, programs presentations, maps, revolutionary neighbors, blogs and videos. Successful execution of the TA occurring from september 30, 2023, through december 31, 2024, will result in improved management, preservation, protection, and interpretation of the cultural, historic, and natural new jersey revolutionary war resources within the crossroads of the american revolution NHA. The established network of those resources will continue to be developed through the implementation of the NHA management plan. Partnerships between morristown NHP and other public and privately owned resources in the NHA will further the public understanding of the crossroads of the american revolution NHA. The public will benefit through enhanced educational recreational opportunities related to new jerseys revolutionary war resources. The communities and organizations associated with crossroads of the american revolution NHA will benefit through improved management, increased visibility, and greater program offerings to the public related to the resources.