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Historical Sites
NAICS 712120 · United States · 2022 edition
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the preservation and exhibition of sites, buildings, forts, or communities that describe events or persons of particular historical interest. Archeological sites, battlefields, historical ships, and pioneer villages are included in this industry.
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For Historical Sites, the saved research highlights premises liability, property, volunteer injury. Confirm how these arise in the actual operation, what controls are used and whether additional services change the proposed coverage.
Questions to ask
- What is the annual visitor count, and are there any large-scale public events or reenactments held on site?
- Are structures open to the interior public access, or primarily viewed from the exterior?
- How are historic structures valued — has a formal historic restoration cost appraisal been completed?
- Does the site rely on volunteers, and if so, is there a formal volunteer management program?
- Are any weapons demonstrations, pyrotechnics, live animals, or watercraft involved in programming?
- Are artifacts or collections loaned to or borrowed from other institutions?
- For Historical Sites, what should the underwriter know about deferred maintenance on historic structures creating visible structural hazards for visitors?
- For Historical Sites, what should the underwriter know about active weapons demonstrations, pyrotechnics, or live-fire reenactment events on site?
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Historical sites preserve and exhibit locations, structures, vessels, or landscapes tied to significant historical events or figures. Day-to-day operations typically include guided and self-guided tours, interpretive programming, artifact display, grounds maintenance, gift shop or admissions activity, and sometimes special events or educational programs. Staffing commonly blends paid employees with volunteers.
Questions to investigate
- What is the annual visitor count, and are there any large-scale public events or reenactments held on site?
- Are structures open to the interior public access, or primarily viewed from the exterior?
- How are historic structures valued — has a formal historic restoration cost appraisal been completed?
- Does the site rely on volunteers, and if so, is there a formal volunteer management program?
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