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thinkers. The formal creation of educational partners is the primary objective for our efforts
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regarding education programming and resources. Our immediate focus on the 4 /5th-grade
level, in Hampton and Newport News, is the first step. Soon, we'll focus on the fuller K-12
audience, while being mindful that many organizations in the museum field extend that range to
include the first four years of college (K-16).

Fig 1 - 50-mile radius of Fort Monroe

Step 2 (Objective: develop measurable outcomes that determine the impact and effectiveness of
products as a result of established relationships.)

• With new partners and sponsor opportunities, we can co-create experiences and create
opportunities to directly address the community needs of adults, seniors, families, and youth.
• With a more established relationship with school administrators and teachers of Hampton and
Newport News and other cultural and natural resources, we can better serve the needs of
educators and adults, seniors, families, and youth.

COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS (Richard Josey)

Currently, we have two sets of community conversations planned.

• African Landing Memorial Project. Brian R. Owens, the sculptor and visual artist designing the
African Landing Memorial at Fort Monroe, will be participating in a listening tour seeking public
input on the project. Between February 24-28, Owens and officials from the Fort Monroe
Authority, the National Park Service, Fort Monroe Foundation, and the 400 Years of African

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