MEDIA ADVISORY: April 2, 2014 CONTACT: Mark Knapke, Park Manager, 850.22.1327, Mark.Knapke@dep.state.fl.us CONSTITUTION CONVENTION MUSEUM STATE PARK TO HOST PUBLIC WORKSHOP ~The public is invited to share input on the unit management plan~ PORT ST. JOE – The Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Florida Park Service will host a public workshop and presentation to propose updates to the management plan for Constitution Convention Museum State Park on Wednesday, April 9 in Port St. Joe. The plan provides goals, objectives, and actions for continued management of the park’s natural and cultural resources. Proposed updates will include: Renovation of the museum building’s exterior and interior to improve its function and aesthetics. Renovations are proposed to update the museum’s displays and interpretive exhibits and improve the museum’s accommodation of school groups and public gatherings. Storyboards and timelines may be added to enhance the visual quality of the museum exhibits and provide more in-depth study of the historical subject matter. Additional improvements are proposed to include replacement of windows, storm shutters, air conditioning, and accessibility. Landscape improvements to enhance the museum building’s exterior appearance and enhance the museum’s connection to the memorial mall portion of the park grounds. New exterior paths around the perimeter of the museum building to replace the existing concrete with wider walkways, using brickwork that compliments the design theme of the local trail system. Two new medium-sized picnic pavilions adjacent to the museum building and existing parking areas. The pavilions will provide an additional opportunity for visitors to recreate on the scenic museum grounds. A new shared-use trail around the perimeter of the memorial mall, extending from the City of Port St. Joe’s Port City Trail system. This shared-use trail would stem from the park’s improved walkways adjacent to the museum building, providing an accessible route for visitors to experience the memorial mall separate from the roads that surround the park. The Advisory Group Meeting to review the updates to the management plan will be held Thursday, April 10 in the same location. The public notice, agenda and draft unit management plan are available online. Copies may also be obtained by contacting Mark Knapke, Park Manager. The public workshop will take place: Public Meeting 7 p.m. April 9   Advisory Group Meeting 9 a.m. April 10   Gulf County Emergency Operations Center 1000 Cecil G. Costin, Sr. Blvd., Building 500 Port St. Joe, Florida 32456 Meeting documents can be found here.

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