Visitor Center reopening at Nicodemus National Historic Site
Following guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and state and local public health authorities, Nicodemus National Historic Site is increasing recreational access. The National Park Service (NPS) has been working servicewide with federal, state, and local public health authorities to closely monitor the COVID-19 pandemic.
Beginning this Thursday, March 18, 2021, Nicodemus National Historic Site (NHS) will reopen access to Township Hall Visitor Center (VC). Hours of operation are Thursday through Monday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; closed Tuesday and Wednesday.
In addition, the following outdoor spaces continue to be available: Township historic site grounds to view (St. Francis Hotel, A.M.E Church, District No. 1 School, Old First Baptist Church).
The health and safety of visitors, employees, volunteers, and partners continues to be paramount. At Nicodemus National Historic Site, their operational approach is to ensure public accessed facilities and operations comply with current public health guidance to be regularly monitored, avoid crowding and high risk indoor/outdoor activities. They continue to work closely with the NPS Office of Public Health using CDC guidance to ensure public and workspaces are safe and clean for visitors, employees, partners, and volunteers.
To protect the health of those who live, work, and visit national parks and National Park Service (NPS) facilities, and in support of President Biden’s Executive Order on Protecting the Federal Workforce and Requiring Mask-Wearing, NPS is immediately implementing a mask requirement for employees, visitors, partners and contractors. At Nicodemus NHS, face masks are required in all park buildings and facilities. Masks are also required on NPS-managed lands when physical distancing cannot be maintained.
The CDC has offered guidance to help people recreating in parks and open spaces prevent the spread of infectious diseases. They will continue to monitor all park functions to ensure visitors adhere to CDC guidance for mitigating risks associated with the transmission of COVID-19 and take any additional steps necessary to protect public health.
