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Long-Range Interpretive Plan: 5/20/2021Attachment 6 – LRIP sample template Sample only: use not required. Images are samples only and not appropriate to this project.

National Park Service • U.S. Department of the Interior

Purpose of this Interpretive Plan

Purpose of this Interpretive Plan

Gettysburg National Military Park

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Contents

Purpose of this Interpretive Plan Interpretation planning is built on data, regular reviews and analysis, and annual adjustments to the action plan. With attention to annual reviews and incremental adjustments, large-scale, “one-and-done” planning efforts become less necessary, and incremental iterative planning becomes more effective, tailored, flexible, and responsive to current audiences, needs, and circumstances. These shorter cycles have the added benefit of better matching the strategic planning cycles of partners and philanthropies.

The park may use this plan for any or all of the following reasons.

Prioritize and allocate staff and funding Inform finer decisions on interpretive programming, such as new media development Inform decisions on park operations that affect interpretive programming, such as scopes of collection or commercial use Communicate the park management’s priorities to staff, higher level management, partners, and stakeholders Justify requests for staff, funding, or partnership Inform other park plans Train new staff and volunteers Continuity of management decisions Administrative record keeping Plan Lifespan This plan is intended to guide the park for the next five to seven years. Any planning beyond that point is discussed in higher level planning documents. This plan may refer to future years by stating decisions or detailed planning that need to take place in order to prepare for future plans.

Plan Scope and Limitations This plan covers personal and non-personal services that engage the public in stewardship for park resources and responsible visitation.

Other Park Planning The following related aspects of the visitor experience are covered by other plans. The LRIP notes where these plans intersect with dependencies.

1. facility improvements commercial use permitted activities volunteer management general safety roads and trails cultural and natural resource management public information (breaking news, management communication, etc.)

The Planning Process This plan was built on the park’s Foundation Document and other plans and follows National Park Service (NPS) requirements for interpretation planning in Director’s Order #6.

Decision Making Participants arrived at the decisions contained in this LRIP through [complete accordingly] Participants

Purpose of this Interpretive Plan Purpose of this Interpretive Plan

Gettysburg National Military Park [names] National Park Service [names] Stakeholders [names] Purpose of this Interpretive Plan

National Park Service • U.S. Department of the Interior 3 Foundation for Planning Park Purpose and Significance All interpretation shall support the following statements.

Enabling Legislation The park’s enabling legislation is stated at… Purpose According to the Foundation Document… Statements of Significance According to the Foundation Document… Interpretive Messaging Interpretive Themes Interpretive themes are organizational tools which provide a conceptual framework for visitor experience planning and programming. Themes are derived from and capture the essence of park purpose, significance, resources, and values.

The Foundation Document establishes the following themes.

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Other Messaging 1.

Resource Needs The following refer to the Foundation Document.

Fundamental Resources and Values [complete according to specifications] Management Needs [complete according to specifications] Visitor and Stakeholder Needs [complete according to specifications] Formal Partnerships and Agreements Formal Partnerships

Goals for the Interpretive Program [complete according to specifications]

Foundation for Planning Foundation for Planning

Existing Conditions

Foundation for Planning Foundation for Planning

Recommendations

Implementation Plan

Implementation Plan Recommendations

Appendix 1

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Appendix 2

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Appendix 2 Appendix 1

Long-Range Interpretive Plan Approval Gettysburg National Military Park 5/20/2021 This Long-Range Interpretive Plan has been prepared as a collaborative effort between the parties named in the Plan Purpose Statement and approved by the following official(s) with authority for its administration.

Long-Range Interpretive Plan • Gettysburg National Military Park

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