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THE BARTRAM TRAIL AND HERITAGE STUDY
HOW YOU CAN HELP
The route of William Bartram's 18th century travels through present-day North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Florida, Tennessee, Mississippi, and Louisiana has long been favored for national recognition. In 1976, the United States Congress passed legislation authorizing a feasibility study for the creation of a Bartram Scenic Trail.
In September, 1977, the Bartram Trail Conference proposed to the Bureau of Outdoor Recreation that a study team be formed under B.T.C. direction to gather information about Bartram and the National Heritage associated with his exploration.
The proposal was accepted, and a unique relationship between B.O.R. and B.T.C. established. Under federal contract, the Conference is now compiling, analyzing and evaluating all available information on the works and travels of the great naturalist.
This, the first Federal study to directly involve the private sector in resource planning, will focus on the historical significance of Bartram's travels.
It will assess the natural and cultural heritage of the 2400 mile trail corridor, and will help to establish Bartram in the context of the late 18th century America.
To insure the fullest possible public participation in the study, the Conference is soliciting information, suggestions, ideas, and comments from the public at large. If you have unpublished information about the life of William Bartram or special knowledge of Ihe cultural or natural attributes of the area in which he traveled, and have an interest in helping the Conference with its study, please let us know. We want our report to be as com--plete and comprehensive as possible.
During the course of the study, three sets of open public meetings will be held in each of the eight affected states. First, public information meetings will be held during the early phases of the study, to explain the scope of the project. Then, early in 1978, open workshops will be held to discuss the significance of Bartram/s travels and to gather information not already known to the study team.
Finally, in the Spring of 1978, eight summation meetings will be scheduled to report the findings and recommendations of the Conference and B.O.R. We invite you to participate in any or all of these sessions. Please let us know of your interest so that we can be sure you are informed about the time and place of each of the three meetings to be held in your state.
Inquiries, the submission of information about William Bartram, and any correspondence pertaining to the Bartram Heritage Study should be addressed to:
Robert M. Peck, Technical Director Bartram Trail Conference 3815 Interstate Court, Suite 202-A Montgomery, Alabama 36109 Phone: (205) 279-8550