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Dear Friends, <br />March 12, 2020 <br />I was fortunate enough to join the South Bend community at a time when our city was making <br />tremendous strides in reframing its identity. Among those were major efforts to allow our city to continue <br />prescrving and showcasing some of its most important historical landmarks. The Navarre Cabin is <br />undoubtedly one of the richest tokens of history in our area, and one that I believe is often overlooked <br />because of its location. <br />Moving the Navarre Cabin to the History Museum's campus would allow for this historic structure to be <br />enjoyed by our students and community year round, rather than the previous four days of the year. <br />Doing so will ensure that our students will have numerous advantages to enjoy and learn about the rich <br />history of their hometown in a more immersive and interactive environment. It will allow them to feel a <br />deeper connection and better envision the surroundings of a place untouched by today's world. <br />Although the Navarre Cabin has called Leeper Park home for 66 years, relocating it to the museum <br />campus where students can enjoy more readily is an important step in continuing the betterment of our <br />city and preserving its rich history. I hope you'll join me in supporting this effort. <br />Sincerely, <br />C. Todd Cummings, Ph.D. <br />South Bend Community School Corporation <br />