HFR_Sample_Format.pdf

Attachment 11 – HFR sample format

Sample only: use not required. Images are samples only and not appropriate to this project.

North and South Dependencies, Arlington House

Fort Myer, Virginia

By [Names]

[Organization]

[Date]

Interpretive Objectives 13

Operating Plan 15

Prior Planning Documents 16

A Note on Sources 19

History of the Structures 20

Analysis of Historic Occupancy 22

Evidence of Room Use and Furnishings 25

North Dependency 25

South Dependency 36

List of Recommended Furnishings 43

North Dependency 43

South Dependency 56

List of Illustrations 65

Sincere thanks to [Names and Recognition].

Administrative Information

[This is also sometimes referred to as management information or history. This section may also include the management or executive summary. Provide general administrative history including major legislation, historical and modern use of the space as well as National Register nomination or similar details, sources used should be cited via footnotes]

Note interpretive objectives and themes for exhibit spaces and period rooms using historic resources, references and the long-range interpretive plan for the site where appropriate]

[Note site operating hours, visitor experience and tour format (guided vs. self guided), circulation patterns, exhibit areas barriers and current furnishings, collections and exhibits on view]

[Outlines current accessibility options at site, makes recommendations for accomodations and audio description of historically furnished areas]

[Reports documenting historic structure, detailing archaeological work and previous historic furnishings reports used for reference for the development of the HFR]

Historical Information

[To be included as needed by preparator, for example to note if there were few primary sources available or limited documentation]

[Details on architectural and use history of the historic structure may include excerpts or lists from historic documents including correspondence for reference]

[Background from primary sources and general historical research of occupants of the historic structure throughout the history of the site, may include excerpts or lists from historic documents including correspondence for reference]

[Evidence of specific room use and historic furnishings from historical research using primary sources and other resources may include excerpts or lists from historic documents including correspondence for reference]

Furnishings Plan

[This section should include an overview featuring details on key occupants of each location or room along with table listing the objects and location, documentation and recommendations related to acquisition method. It is preferred the information be provided in table format]

Subsection:

Room/Location

[Overview]

Object(s) and Location Documentation Recommendation

Illustrations

[This section should feature illustrations to support historical information and evidence in the format “figure 1., figure 2…” The section should start with a list of the figures. Illustration should include image source in APA or MLA format. Each featured image should also include a caption featuring details from the figure list]

Bibliography

[Bibliography should feature all sources used for developing the HFR in APA or MLA format.

The sources listed should be grouped by the following subsections: Collections consulted, Government reports, Unpublished Sources and Published Sources]