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Protecting the Birthplace of the American Revolution, the cradle of the Environmental Movement, and the Home of the American Literary Renaissance |
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About Save Our Heritage
Mission Statement:
Protecting the birthplace of the American Revolution, the cradle of the American Environmental Movement, and the home of the American Literary Renaissance.
That State and Federal designations are enacted recognizing
the historical and environmental significance of this area.
We are a group of Americans who care deeply about the long term future of these historic communities. Each national landmark in these communities has a wonderful and dedicated group of volunteers who have a long term vision for that landmark. Save Our Heritage does not seek to duplicate these efforts but rather to help these different groups come together to collaborate on common challenges, and, when necessary, step in to assist with unexpected problems or opportunities that have no established constituency.
Ongoing protection of the buildings and landscape of Barrett Farm, the British destination on the first day of the Revolutionary War, and central to the story of April 19. This historic site was acquired by Save Our Heritage and restored over a 10 year period and then ownership was transferred Minute Man National Historical Park, in order to complete the Park and help it fulfill its mission.
To educate the public regarding the special nature of the resources surrounding Hanscom Field and the threat these national landmarks face from the expansion of the airport. To increase public awareness of the consequences if limits are not placed on the increased noise, ground traffic, and environmental pollution that may result from the expansion of air traffic at Hanscom Field or changes in the character and use of the airport. To monitor to ensure that State authorities honor their 25 year commitment not to develop Hanscom Field into a commercial airport. To encourage public engagement so that all future development properly
comprehends, discloses, and is appropriately burdened with the costs of damage to the unique historical and environmental resources of this area. To increase public understanding regarding the impacts of
Airports on health and the environment To encourage the development of Federal programs
which will reduce the impact of Aircraft on people and the environment
Other Objectives: To work to ensure that the Orchard House and other key historic buildings are restored protected from natural deterioration processes which are seriously affecting their condition. To work to ensure that Walden Woods is protected and the remaining surrounding undeveloped land is reunited with Walden Pond.
The Advisory Board of Save Our Heritage: Kathi Anderson, Executive Director, Walden Woods Project &Thoreau Institute Representative Cory Atkins (honorary) Ed Begley, Jr., Actor, Environmentalist Douglas Brinkley, Professor of History, Tulane University Richard D. Brown, Professor of History University of Connecticut Ken Burns, Director, Producer, Historical Documentarian Joan Cusack, Actress Michael S. Dukakis, Professor, UCLA & Northeastern University Former Governor, Massachusetts Doris Kearns Goodwin, Historian, Author Don Henley, Recording Artist, Founder, Walden Woods Project Laura Johnson, Former President, Massachusetts Audubon Society Michael Kellett, Executive Director, Thoreau Country Conservation Alliance & RESTORE: The North Woods Congressman Edward J. Markey, (honorary) Gregor McGregor, Esq., McGregor and Associates, P.C. David McCullough, Historian, Author Richard Moe, Former President, Natl. Trust for Historic Preservation Wesley T. Mott, Former President, The Emerson Society Edward O. Wilson, Ph.D., Author, Professor, Harvard University Joanne Woodward, Actress, Humanitarian Executive Director Anna West Winter You can contact us at
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