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ATTACHMENT 1 <br /> HISTORIC HILLSBOROUGH NM M <br /> COMMISSION ®hI iiim " <br /> BURWELL <br /> PURPOSE/MISSION: SCHOOL <br /> The mission of the Historic Hillsborough Commission (HHC)as stated in its bylaws is"To <br /> maintain and preserve Burwell School Historic Site;to interpret the history of 19th Century 5611:-/tert-ix_rf <br /> Hillsborough for the enrichment of the public;and to celebrate and promote the culture <br /> and heritage of Hillsborough and Orange County:' � <br /> _ i t WI:'� <br /> PROGRAM: ° <br /> Y• A. <br /> •The Burwell School Historic Site Visitor Services <br /> IIUI <br /> PROPOSED SERVICES: ., i <br /> The Commissioners of the HHC work diligently to maintain and preserve the Burwell <br /> School Historic Site.Stewardship of this historic place is a top priority,and great pains are _ ° <br /> taken to care for the buildings and grounds,the furnishings and the important historic ' <br /> i <br /> documents and items maintained in the Research/Records Room. — & 3, <br /> The site is operated as a historic house and museum,welcoming visitors to tour and learn <br /> about: 1)the story of the landmark school for girls(1837-1857)operated for Rev.Robert <br /> Alliki- <br /> Burwell and his wife,Anna;2)the story of former slave—later renowned business women, -...-- <br /> dressmaker for Mary Todd Lincoln,and author Elizabeth Hobbs,and 3)the story of the <br /> property as a refuge during the civil War of the Josiah Collins family of Washington County, <br /> N.C.—the"Beehive Years:' <br /> In addition to a wide range of programs and generous free tours,the HHC and the Burwell <br /> School provide rewarding volunteer opportunities to local residents and students of <br /> Orange County. <br /> PERFORMANCE MEASURES FY2015-16 F17 FY2017-18 <br /> Actual Estimated Projected <br /> Track the#of visitors and events 5,400/15 5,700/20 6,700/20 <br /> Events for Bicentennial Observance 2018 N/A N/A 2 <br /> AGENCY BUDGET FY2015-16 FY2016-17 FY2017-18 <br /> Actual Estimated Projected <br /> Total Budget $68,350 $76,500 $78,250 <br /> Agency Request-Orange County Contribution $7,000 $8,857 $10,000 <br /> County Manager Recommended $7,000 $8,857 $9,028 <br /> Application Ranking 90 94 60 <br /> 6 <br />