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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.
To protect 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. To
incorporate Barrett's Farm into the 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. That
limits are placed on the increased noise, ground traffic, and
environmental pollution that is resulting from the expansion of air traffic at
Hanscom Field and changes in the character and use of the airport. That State authorities honor their 25 year commitment not to develop Hanscom Field into a commercial airport. 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 is restored protected from natural deterioration processes which are seriously affecting its condition To work to ensure that Walden Woods is protected and remaining undeveloped land is reunited with Walden Pond.
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 this effort but rather to help these different groups come together to focus on common threats. 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 Senator Susan Fargo (honorary) Doris Kearns Goodwin, Historian, Author Don Henley, Recording Artist, Founder, Walden Woods Project Laura Johnson, President, Massachusetts Audubon Society Representative Jay Kaufman (honorary) 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 Martin T. Meehan, President, U. Mass. Lowell Richard Moe, President, Natl. Trust for Historic Preservation Wesley T. Mott, President-Elect, The Emerson Society Representative Charles Murphy (honorary) Paul Newman, Actor, Humanitarian Congressman John F. Tierney (honorary) Congresswoman Niki Tsongas (honorary) 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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