Re-envisioning the National Park Experience

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A team of SCAD design students propose a new user experience at Fort Pulaski National Monument, Cockspur Island, GA March, 2009

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Fort Pulaski

Envisioned by students of Savannah College of Art and Design

What will you discover…

…at the all‐new

Fort Pulaski National Park

Discover Connect Explore

Utilize Highway 80

Entry Signage

Outgoing SignageInvite visitors to come back!

The Orientation CompassAn outdoor orientation aid.

Circle near parking area

‐ Visitor Center‐ Fort Pulaski‐ Tybee Island‐ Lighthouse‐McQueen's Isle‐ Fort Stewart‐ Savannah‐ Fort Jackson

Orient Yourself!‐ Coastguard & Picnic Area‐ John Wesley Memorial‐ Fort Sumter‐ Hilton Head Isle‐Washington D.C.   

History and Culture‐ Slavery‐ Increase visitation by the  African ‐ American population‐ Color Symbolism: Blue and White = Protection

Freestanding Exhibit‐Multi‐Sided InformationalDisplay Case‐Explains Micro to Macro  relationship of Fort Pulaskito NPS‐Explains case contents‐Vernacular ReplicaTextile Case

Construction worker1829‐47

Confederate soldier1861 ‐ 62

48th NY Troop soldier, baseball player

1863

Prisoner –Immortal 600

1865CCC worker1933

Select a historic 

journey with one of the 

characters and discover facts 

and stories about their lives back in 

the day.

Choose Your Own AdventureA new outlook on the timeline.

Possible Positions For Characters

The ViewfinderViewfinders at various locations in and around the Fort help visualize past events as viewed from that vantage point.

How do we attract missing demographics?

What can we advertise?Where can we advertise?Who can we reach?

Community Involvement

What can we do?Who can we partner with?Why is this important?

SCAD Theatre Department Savannah PlayhouseSavannah Orchestra 

Traveling BandsOrchestras 

Other Performances 

Alternate ActivitiesHikingBikingCampingKayakingFishing

FireworksStargazingBird watchingOutdoor theater

Discover     Connect       ExploreWhat will you discover at the all‐new Fort Pulaski?