(b) AREA INCLUDED.—The historical park shall con-
sist of lands and interests therein as follows: 
(1) Lands and structures associated with— 
(A) Fort de Chartres, France’s most im-
posing fortifications in North America, and sur-
rounding adjacent land including the Kolmer 
Site, the Village of Chartres and Pierre Laclede 
Home site; 
(B) the Creole House (1800), a French 
creole vernacular post in ground (poteaux-sur- 
sol) construction—one of only five remaining in 
the United States; 
(C) the Pierre Menard Home (1803), Men-
ard was the first Lieutenant Governor of Illi-
nois; 
(D) the Doiron Bienvenue House, post in 
ground (poteaux-sur-sol) construction (1860); 
(E) the ASC Convent, built in 1876 and 
updated in 1980, including an education wing, 
and surrounding structures and adjacent par-
cels; and 
(F) a portion of the Fort Kaskaskia State 
Historic Site, a 200-acre park, which celebrates 
the vanished frontier Village of Kaskaskia, is 
home 
to 
the 
earthen 
remains 
of 
Fort 
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Kaskaskia, and preserves Garrison Hill Ceme-
tery, where Pierre Menard and dozens of vet-
erans are interred. 
SEC. 3. ADMINISTRATION; MANAGEMENT. 
(a) ADMINISTRATION.—The Secretary shall admin-
ister the historical park in accordance with this title and 
with provisions of law generally applicable to units of the 
National Park System, including— 
(1) section 100502 of title 54, United States 
Code; and 
(2) chapter 3201 of title 54, United States 
Code. 
(b) MANAGEMENT.—The Secretary shall manage the 
historical park in such a manner as will preserve resources 
and cultural landscapes relating to the history of the his-
toric district and to enhance public understanding of the 
important cultural heritage of the historic district. 
SEC. 4. INTERPRETIVE VISITOR CENTER COMPLEX. 
(a) IN GENERAL.— 
(1) CONSTRUCTION; LEASE.—The Secretary is 
authorized to acquire the ASC convent and sur-
rounding structures to operate and to maintain an 
interpretive visitor center complex, conference cen-
ter, and lodging facilities in the convent, to provide 
for the general information and orientation needs of 
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the historical park and the historic district and serve 
the needs of the historical park. The ASC facility 
also includes a house to serve as the residence for 
the Park Superintendent. 
(2) CONSULTATION.—When the planning and 
development of the ASC Convent as the interpretive 
visitor center complex, the Secretary shall consult 
with— 
(A) the State of Illinois; 
(B) Randolph County; 
(C) the Village of Prairie du Rocher; and 
(D) the Illinois Department of Natural Re-
sources. 
(b) COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS.—The Secretary is 
authorized to enter into cooperative agreements for the de-
velopment of the interpretive visitor center complex, edu-
cational programs, and other materials to facilitate public 
use of the historical park and historic district with— 
(1) the State of Illinois; 
(2) Randolph County; 
(3) the Village of Prairie du Rocher; and 
(4) the Illinois Department of Natural Re-
sources. 
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SEC. 5. ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY. 
(a) GENERAL AUTHORITY.—Except as otherwise pro-
vided in this section, the Secretary is authorized to acquire 
lands and interests therein within the boundaries of the 
historical park by donation, purchase with donated or ap-
propriated funds, and exchange. 
(b) STATE AND LOCAL PROPERTIES.—Lands and in-
terests therein that are owned by the State of Illinois, or 
any political subdivision thereof, may be acquired only by 
donation or exchange. 
SEC. 6. DONATIONS. 
The Secretary may accept and retain donations of 
funds, property, or services from individuals, foundations, 
or other public or private entities for the purposes of pro-
viding programs, services, facilities, or technical assistance 
that further the purposes of this Act. Any funds donated 
to the Secretary pursuant to this section may be expended 
without further appropriation. 
SEC. 7. GRANT ASSISTANCE. 
The Secretary is authorized to make grants to park 
partners for projects not requiring Federal involvement 
other than providing financial assistance, subject to the 
availability of appropriations in advance identifying the 
specific grantee and the specific project. Projects funded 
through grants under this section shall— 
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(1) be used only for construction and develop-
ment on non-Federal property within the boundaries 
of the historic district; 
(2) support the purposes of the historical park; 
and 
(3) enhance public use and enjoyment of the 
historical park. 
SEC. 8. DEFINITIONS. 
In this Act: 
(1) HISTORIC
DISTRICT.—The term ‘‘historic 
district’’ means the Prairie du Rocher French Colo-
nial Historic District listed on the National Registry 
of Historic Places. 
(2) HISTORICAL PARK.—The term ‘‘historical 
park’’ means the Prairie du Rocher French Colonial 
National Historical Park established by section 2(a). 
(3) SECRETARY.—The term ‘‘Secretary’’ means 
the Secretary of the Interior. 
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