# Southern Campaign of the Revolution National Heritage Corridor Act of 2021

This bill creates a new National Heritage Corridor focused on the Southern Campaign of the American Revolution. Think of a heritage corridor as a designated area that receives federal support and coordination to preserve and promote historically significant sites and stories. In this case, the corridor would cover regions in the South where major Revolutionary War battles and campaigns took place, helping to protect and celebrate these important historical locations.

The bill establishes a management structure to oversee the corridor, likely involving federal agencies working together with state and local governments, historical organizations, and community groups. This coordination helps ensure that historic sites are preserved properly, that educational programs are developed, and that tourism and economic development opportunities are supported in these areas. The corridor would connect various Revolutionary War battlefields, historic homes, and other sites scattered across Southern states, creating a cohesive story and experience for visitors and residents.

For people living in the affected regions, this could mean increased funding for local historical preservation projects, more educational opportunities about Revolutionary War history, and potentially increased tourism that brings economic benefits to communities. Towns and counties in the South with significant Revolutionary War heritage would have better resources to maintain and interpret these sites. The bill essentially recognizes the historical importance of the Southern theater of the Revolutionary War and provides a framework to protect and promote these resources for future generations.

Southern Campaign of the Revolution National Heritage Corridor Act of 2021

Graham, Lindsey

Southern Campaign of the Revolution National Heritage Corridor Act of 2021 This bill establishes the Southern Campaign of the Revolution National Heritage Corridor in North Carolina and South Carolina. The University of South Carolina, as the managing entity for the corridor, shall submit a Corridor Management Action Plan for the corridor.