Sewee Shell Mound Interpretive Trail

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Sewee Shell Mound Interpretive Trail Francis
Marion National Forest
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The mystique surrounding this 1-mile self-guided
interpretive trial dates back 4000 years. The
trail begins along a shady lane of trees, which
opens into an area heavily influenced by the
forces of nature and man. A large portion of this
area is scarred by hurricane Hugo and wildfires.
It is a picture of land in recovery. Featuring
five interpretive stops and a 120-foot boardwalk
overlooking a prehistoric shell ring, the trail
offers a breath-taking view of the salt-marsh,
tidal creek and Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway.
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Visitors Experience
A. Sewee Visitor Center Personal and
Non-Personal Services (Displays, Floor Map,
Handouts, Dioramas, Interactive Computer Kiosk,
Auditorium, Classrooms, Nature Walk, Butterfly
Garden, Gift Shop, etc.). B. Interpretive
self guided nature trail to site.
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1. How is archeological information and materials
interpreted?
1. Visitor Center limited display, no specific
mention of Sewee Shell Ring site.
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Emphasis Natural Resources
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Sewee Trail
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Clam Mound site - Not Interpreted
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Sewee Shell Ring Site
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Recent Archeological Investigations
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2. Practical Management Issues Accessibility Prese
rvation Interpretation Safety Accuracy,
Interpreting a Complex Subject
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3. Project Team -Interpretive Specialist -Archeol
ogist -Graphics Specialist -Intern
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4. Relative Success -Excellent Beginning -Only
Shell Ring Site Interpreted Anywhere -One of few
Prehistoric Shell Midden Sites Interpreted on
Federal Land -Establishes a Model for
Interpreting Shell Rings and other Prehistoric
Sites
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Critique of Current and Planned Interpretation
1. Improve Signage logistical, interpretive,
update new data on site. 2. Elaborate on
Archeological Interpretation within the Visitors
Center. 3. Create Trail Guide to Sewee.
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Recommendations
Improve Site Direction to Site, Signage to
Site Improve Public Awareness (school trunk,
class trips, etc) Update and Improve Wayside
Exhibits at site and VC Add Boardwalk or Improved
Path along Site Create a Hands-on Exhibit in
VC Add Parking Area, Trash Cans, etc. Interpret
and Connect Other Sites in Area Stress
significance of the site (earliest architectural
site in NFS, NR Listed, etc.)
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