the 107th Congress of the United States, Muscle Shoals National Heritage Area Study Act of 2002…
“ The study shall include analysis, documentation, and determination regarding whether the study area— (1) has an assemblage of natural, historic, and cultural resources that together represent distinctive aspects of American heritage worthy of recognition, conservation, interpretation, and continuing use, and are best managed through partnerships among public and private entities and by combining diverse and sometimes noncontiguous resources and active communities; (2) reflects traditions, customs, beliefs, and folklife that are a valuable part of the national story ”
