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politics2 years ago•3 min saved

"National Park Service Reverses Decision to Remove William Penn Statue from Philadelphia's Welcome Park"

The National Park Service retracted its proposal to remove the statue of William Penn at a Philadelphia historical site following widespread criticism. The proposal, part of a renovation plan for Welcome Park, faced backlash over the legacy of Penn, who founded Pennsylvania. The decision to withdraw the proposal came after Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro intervened, claiming credit for the reversal. The park, named after the ship that brought Penn to Philadelphia, is built on the site of Penn's demolished home, the Slate Roof House.

via The Associated Press|

#historical-site #national-park-service #philadelphia

politics2 years ago•3 min saved

"National Park Service Reverses Decision to Remove William Penn Statue from Welcome Park"

The National Park Service has withdrawn a renovation plan that included the removal of the statue of William Penn from the site of his former Philadelphia home, following public backlash and criticism. The proposed renovations aimed to create a more inclusive experience for visitors, but the majority of online opinion opposed the idea of removing the statue. The NPS remains committed to rehabilitating Welcome Park and engaging in a robust public process to consider options for refurbishing the park in the coming years.

via NBC 10 Philadelphia|

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politics-and-culture2 years ago•4 min saved

"Controversy Surrounds Potential Removal of William Penn Statue from Philadelphia Park"

The National Park Service plans to permanently remove the William Penn statue from Welcome Park in Old City, angering Pennsylvania's Republican leadership. The park, built on the site of Penn's home, is set to be redesigned to highlight Native American history, sparking controversy. The decision has drawn criticism for erasing history and promoting a revisionist view, while also reigniting discussions about the representation of historical figures in public spaces.

via The Philadelphia Inquirer|

#national-park-service #native-american-history #politics-and-culture

politics2 years ago•1 min saved

"Biden Administration's Park Rehabilitation: Removal of William Penn Statue"

The National Park Service plans to remove a statue of William Penn from a Philadelphia park as part of a rehabilitation project aimed at providing a more inclusive experience for visitors, including expanded interpretation of Native American history. The proposal, developed in collaboration with Native American representatives, has sparked public feedback, with over 500 comments already submitted. Comments can be officially submitted to NPS from Jan. 8 through Jan. 21, and if the proposal moves forward, Welcome Park will retain aspects of its original design while adding new features like a planted buffer and gathering space.

via Fox News|

#national-park-service #native-american-history #park-rehabilitation