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Policy 3: Ensure the continued existence and purpose of the Historical Society.

Issues

• Due to the relative recent nature of most of Dublin’s development, there is a gap between those who currently share interest in local history and those who will carry the torch for future generations.

• No adequate facility exists for the storage and display of Dublin Historical Society items.

Strategies

• Determine an appropriate long-term course of action for storage and display of Dublin Historical Society items.

• Identify strategies to encourage new membership in the Dublin Historical Society.

Policy 4: Establish a centralized location for the Dublin Historical Society to display artifacts and house paperwork

Issues

• There is not a centralized area for the display and care of artifacts and historic documents.

• Residents do not have access to historic documents and artifacts.

Strategies:

• Provide space for display and storage of historic documents and artifacts.

• Provide catalog and access to historic documents and artifacts for all visitors.

Policy 5: Expand historical education efforts.

Issue

• Local history is not currently an educational priority.

Strategies

• Continue working with Dublin Schools on curriculum-appropriate information.

• Create information signage at appropriate locations.

• Continue and expand promotion of the availability of Dublin’s Journey

history book.

• Work with the DCVB, Dublin Historical Society and other organizations to incorporate history into economic development, public art and tourism efforts.