To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study to assess the suitability and feasibility of designating the Canterbury Shaker Village National Heritage Area, and for other purposes.
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Latest Action · April 15, 2024
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
This bill authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to study whether Canterbury Shaker Village in New Hampshire should be designated as a National Heritage Area. Canterbury Shaker Village, established in 1792, is a historically significant site associated with the Shaker religious movement and was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1992. The study will assess the suitability and feasibility of the heritage area designation, with the Secretary consulting with state and local preservation officials, historical societies, tourism offices, and other relevant organizations. The bill recognizes the village's importance to American history, including its role in the Second Great Awakening, its practice of gender equality and pacifism, and its distinctive contributions to architecture and utilitarian design. No specific funding amount or timeline is specified in the legislation; it simply authorizes the Secretary to conduct the study and make a determination about the proposed designation.
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