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Posted by tomt12 on September 15, 2008 \"How do we not know where we are going if we don\'t know where we\'ve been.\" A very old statement which needs to be addressed daily through interpretation and education of our historic parks in north GA. Failure to continue to continue those historic parks will definately adversily affect the historical education of our school children. It will have a negative impact on tourism due to the interest of many adults with a proud historic heritage. HISTORIC PARKS MUST BE KEPT OPEN AT ALL COSTS!!
Posted by Jan McNeill on September 15, 2008 Communities and nonprofit groups, such as Friends of the Vann House, have supported Georgia\'s historic sites for years because the volunteers involved have a passion to keep history and its meaning to our state alive and interesting for future generations. Now it\'s time for the state to step up and realize that Georgia is what it is and who it is today because of its history, including that of the Cherokee. Our future depends on the knowledge of our past.
Posted by jnagain on September 14, 2008 Of the 15 historic sites run by the state 7, nearly half, are being considered for closing several days a week or being closed period. Compare that to only 6 of the 48 state parks. I agree that the state\'s natural and recreational parks are vital but why are a vastly disproportionate number of historic sites being considered? This is our heritage, our very cultural identity, it deserves our attention and respect. The public can help save our history by not only writing and calling GA Dept. of Natural Resources officials and state legislators, but also (and perhaps the best way to help) is by taking your family to visit a historic site this weekend. Then tell your neighbors to do the same. Use it before you lose it!

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