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Historic Preservation Commission focuses on plaques, youth engagement and African American history trail in visioning workshop
Summary
Commission members and consultants held a facilitated visioning discussion for Wildwood’s historic preservation plan, emphasizing plaque expansion, youth programming, Route 66 opportunities, the African American history trail and upcoming community events including a back-to-school engagement on Aug. 15 and Celebrate Wildwood.
Wildwood’s Historic Preservation Commission spent the bulk of its meeting on an extended visioning session for the city’s historic preservation plan, identifying outreach priorities, program ideas and near-term engagement opportunities.
Consultants Marsha Boyle and Laurie Matthews led commissioners through a discussion of themes that emerged from prior public input and the draft existing-conditions report. Commissioners and staff flagged four recurring priorities: expanding interpretive plaques across the city, boosting youth-focused programs, advancing the African American history trail and better communication through social media and in-person events.
Commissioners praised the history tent and community outreach at festivals, where one-on-one conversations drew new volunteers and interest.…
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