Site Visit Report

    

     The report must be at least 5 double spaced pages. No doubt, many papers will be longer. In addition, In Text citations for historical material are required as is a bibliography. (Use MLA style guidelines) Your research must include at least 5 sources including online sources, books, articles and interviews. Online sources alone are not sufficient. 

    

2. The site selected for your visit: 

a. We both must agree onthesite for your visit
 

b.If you choose a site from the Sites to Visit, your selection is pre- 

approved. Send me an Email designating your site selection.
 

c. If you would like to discuss visiting a site not listed above, it will 

require my approval. 

1) The site must be of historical significance relating to American history since 1877. 

2) There must be enough historical research material to support your personal visit. 

d.You must do the historical research before visiting the site. In this way you will know what to look for and not be "a tourist." 

e. Historical material must be utilized in the report and must be appropriately "cited." (MLA style guidelines). There must be a bibliography at the end of your paper and In Text citations of sources within the paper. 

Mandatory KEY POINTS TO THINK ABOUT FOR YOUR REPORT

(Not all these questions will apply to all sites. Use the points that do fit your site.)

a. What was the original sense of place? Has it changed over time?

b. How does the architecture, landscape or land use influence this sense of place?

c. How does your site fit into the surrounding area or neighborhood? Did the site influence the development of the surrounding area or does it fit into that area? Has the neighborhood or surrounding area changed since your site was built? Do any of these factors influence the sense of place?

d. What is the wider significance of the site (if any)?

e. Have the events of 9/11 changed the sense of place?

f. Is there a reason that the location of your site was chosen? Has the location of your site changed over time?

g. Why do people visit or use this site? Do visitors actively participate in the site in any way? How do they seem to react to the site?

h. Does this site help build community? If so, how? (What role does this historic site or landmark play in the civic life of the community. If any?)

i. What is it about this place that gives it historical significance? What does it tell us about the culture, hopes, aspirations, and conflicts of the American people?

j. If there are displays of objects, how do they reflect the purpose of the site? Which displays seem most important?