Archaeological Cultural and Historic Preservation Planning

Your Community Plan for preserving local buildings and sites of archaeological, cultural and historic significance should:

list all archaeological, cultural and historic resources

identify those potentially threatened by future growth

recommend actions for safeguarding each, and

explain why the selected actions will achieve long term preservation. 

Preservation usually also entails efforts in the area adjoining the building such as easements and other deed restrictions, protective zoning regulations, establishment of preservation districts, purchase of the resource by an entity committed to preservation.

Frequently Asked Questions the plan sets forth criteria for assessing what constitutes preservation of an archaeological, cultural and historic resource, shows existing archaeological, cultural and historic resources within the planning area as well as resources threatened by anticipated growth. If any are threatened does the plan: recommend actions for preserving the resource and provide the factual basis for the effectiveness of each action.

If there are no archaeological, cultural and historic resources within the planning area or they are all secure then the score for this quality of life factor is 5 or A.

A New Plan for Your Area if your current plan is about to expire or rates poorly based on the Quality of Life Growth Management system, we can assist you in carrying out the outlined steps and/or conduct a community workshop and assist you in formulating a planning strategy for your community.

Nashville Tennessee

Music City Southern Charm History Culture and Haute Cuisine

Nashville has been the subject of many books, movies and songs. But, while music is the lifeblood of this city, you will also find here culture, history, haute cuisine, sports, natural beauty and especially Southern charm.

Food Scene Nashville's creative spirit can also be appreciated in its kitchens, from casual barbecue to fine dining, the use of local ingredients and unique culinary experiences.

The Jack Daniel Distillery is the oldest registered distillery in the United States and where the magic of brewing this world-famous Tennessee Whiskey all happens. Where Mr. Jack first crafted the recipe for Old No. 7 and where the pure, iron-free cave spring water flows.

The General Jackson Showboat is the world’s grandest showboat; experience world-class country music entertainment and delicious meals prepared by award-winning chefs

Antebellum South once a world renowned thoroughbred horse farm, the Belle Meade Plantation dates from 1853; explore the Root Cellar, the South's largest Smoke House, the family Herb Garden, and sample Tennessee wine at the new winery on the grounds.

Experience Home Style Barbecue and Line Dancing Lessons at the Wildhorse Saloon

Visual Arts 5th Avenue of the Arts is located just off Broadway. Here you will find several visual art galleries on one historic block including:

The Arts Company known as a prime destination for fresh, original, and contemporary artwork in photography, painting, and sculpture,

The Rymer Gallery whose goal is to foster artwork that entices, engages, and lures artists, collectors, and enthusiasts to Nashville’s expanding art scene, and

Tinney Contemporary that focuses on cutting-edge contemporary artwork from international artists.  

The Johnny Cash Museum features the most comprehensive collection of Johnny Cash artifacts and memorabilia in the world.

Grand Ole Opry what began as a simple radio broadcast in 1925 is today live-entertainment dedicated to honoring country music's rich history and dynamic present with a mix of country legends and the contemporary chart-toppers who have followed in their footsteps. 

Country Music Hall of Fame Museum and Historic RCA Studio B. See it. Live it. Experience it. More than a museum; an exciting and entertaining destination in Nashville with something for everyone. Rhinestone costumes, seasoned instruments and tear-stained lyric sheets are accompanied by interactive exhibits, films featuring top country names and sessions with professional songwriters.

Historic RCA Studio B the Home of 1,000 Hits

Ryman Auditorium was built in 1892 and is designated a National Historic Landmark. By day, take a guided museum and backstage tour and record your own CD in the new Ryman Recording Studio. In the evening, return for a show or concert at this premier performance hall. 

The Brandywine Village Historic District

Brandywine Village was the original location of a group homes of mill workers, shop keepers and artisans. At first the town was a separate entity on the north side of the Brandywine Greek, but soon became a part of earlier Wilmington, then developing on the south bank of the stream.

The earliest settler reached the land which later became Brandywine Village in 1637. Captain Jacob Vandever who took his small ship up the small stream, now the Brandywine Creek accompanied by his wife; he sailed directly from Holland Shortly after his landing, it was discovered that his ship was leaky and unseaworthy. With the consent of a friendly Indian chief, Vandever and his crew laid claim to the landing place and built the first house in Brandywine. The first land patent was granted in 1669 under the Duke of York and confirmed by re-survey in 168I-85. The amount of land mentioned was 535 acres. Farm life prevailed up to the time of the development of the flour milling industry.

Brandywine Creek flows west to east covering an area of thirty acres with mill sites, historic homes and a small schoolhouse; two mid-century churches are also included in this historic district. The crossing of the creek, which has always been a problem due to the rocky stream-bed and steep banks, is now accomplished by two modern bridges that supplant three early wooded bridges, a ford, and a ferry.

small sailing boats serviced mills on both sides of the creek

Market Street, the old toll road to Philadelphia from Wilmington and points south of the village, has always been the main street; it is distinguished by the row of sturdy houses built of local Brandywine granite by the mill owners of the period.

Brandywine Academy was built in 1798 with land was given by John Dickinson; it served as a school for about 75 years, and housed the founding groups and original worshipers of the two churches founded in the Village, St. John's Episcopal and the Brandywine Methodists. Founded as a private school, the Academy became part of the Wilmington Public School system as well as a branch of the Wilmington Institute Free Library.

The Brookeville Maryland Historic District

The historical development of Montgomery County followed the pattern of other central Maryland counties. Unlike those of the Eastern Shore and Southern Maryland, the agricultural communities here consisted of farms rather than large plantations. These farms were not as self-sufficient and, in response to their needs, many small towns sprang up. By 1879, there were nineteen villages and towns in the County; Brookeville was one of these.

The census of 1880 shows that Brookeville had the third largest population: 206 people, after Rockville's 688 and Poolesville's 287. By 1978, with all the suburban development spreading out from Washington, Brookeville retains its early flavor with many 19^th and some 18^th and 20^th century buildings and large trees enveloping the town like a canopy.

The town of Brookeville is laid out on part of a tract called Addition to Brooke Grove, one of the many parcels acquired by James Brooke the Elder, a Quaker, in April 1745. Tradition has set the founding of Brookeville in 1794 when there were a few houses, notably the Madison House, the Blue House, and the Valley House. It consisted of fifty-six lots, most of them of one-quarter acre each, ranged along two principal streets, Market and High Streets and four side streets North, South, Spring and Race Streets. The town grew and prospered as the nation grew, with demand from Europe for agricultural exports and other raw materials.

Brookeville is situated in the most fertile land in Maryland with many farms and plantations

There were blacksmiths who made agricultural implements, seed stores, carriage builder and wagon builders, a saddler and harness-maker, two doctors, a tailor, dressmakers, shoemakers, several stores, an undertaker, and a post office. Also, two excellent private boarding schools, the Brookeville Academy for boys and Mrs. Porter's cottage school for the Education of Young Ladies. A private circulating library and a debating society provided a bit of intellectual stimulus.

A Quaker village, the town was touched by war, when on the night of August 26, 1814, President Madison sought shelter for the night at the home of Caleb Bentley. Brookeville was full of refugees from the burning of Washington by the British.

United States Capital for a Day

In the 20^th century, individual artisans working in small shops gave way to large factories and well-developed transportation. Brookeville became a residential community. Even though the shops and grist mills are gone and some of the very old houses have disappeared, the town lives on with a population mixture of young and old, a viable community conscious of its heritage and anxious to preserve it. There are currently forty-five buildings in Brookeville, thirty- three of which are over fifty years old.