Re-envisioning the National Park Experience
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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?