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22 <br /> road bicycle traffic along New Hope Church Road and this park would be <br /> an inviting destination and/or opportunity for a comfort stop. <br /> ❑ In the cases of amphitheatre events or special activities, the parking <br /> areas are located in a fashion that allows for overflow parking and a <br /> secondary exit point along the narrow existing driveway. <br /> ❑ There is an existing small orchard of fruit trees north of the farmstead. <br /> This is proposed to be enhanced, perhaps working in conjunction with <br /> the Cooperative Extension Service Master Gardeners program. <br /> ❑ The agricultural heritage component of the park, whether exhibits, <br /> community gardens or demonstration fields, should educate about all <br /> agricultural heritage (pre-European, African-American). <br /> ❑ Partnership with the schools (both those nearby and with others in the <br /> County) is important to help make the educational possibilities happen. <br /> ❑ The agricultural demonstration area offers an opportunity to display <br /> historic farm techniques and technology (such as draft horses and <br /> mules) and possibly to grow heirloom crops. <br /> ❑ The beauty of the scenic vista from New Hope Church Road is an <br /> amenity unto itself, and an informal pull-off has been used for years by <br /> citizens to pause and enjoy the view. The proposed overlook has been <br /> designed in conjunction with NCDOT standards, the topography, and <br /> proximity to a nearby picnic shelter with restrooms. This overlook could. <br /> be used by the public, and also by public safety vehicles as a way <br /> station for communication and on-road paperwork. This could help <br /> address security at this point of the park, which is removed from most of <br /> the activity centers. The vista would be protected by siting the entrance <br /> as far west as possible (given the terrain). A bike rack would also be a <br /> good amenity to have at this spot, given the frequent bike traffic along <br /> New Hope Church Road. Care in design will be needed for these <br /> reasons. <br /> ❑ A small cemetery, with primarily unmarked graves, is located southwest <br /> from the farmstead in the woods. This may be a slave cemetery, based <br /> on preliminary archaeological study. The committee recommends this <br /> the cemetery be preserved, researched and have signage to display its <br /> significance in a respectful manner. <br /> The Farmstead Buildings <br /> 17 <br />