Acadia National Park's Hulls Cove Visitor Center Set for Renaming to Honor George J. Mitchell

Congress is considering a bill focused on a name change at one of America's popular national parks. Specifically, the legislation proposes renaming the Hulls Cove Visitor Center at Acadia National Park in Maine to the George J. Mitchell Visitor Center. This isn't just a temporary label; the bill ensures that even if the current visitor center is replaced down the line, the new primary facility will also carry the Mitchell name.

Signs and Maps Get an Update

What does this mean practically? If this bill passes, expect to see new signs reflecting the name change at the park entrance and the visitor center itself. Beyond the physical changes, the bill mandates updates across the board. Any official reference to the Hulls Cove Visitor Center found in U.S. laws, government maps, regulations, official papers, or other documents will be formally changed to the George J. Mitchell Visitor Center. For visitors, it primarily means getting used to a new name for a familiar landmark when planning trips or navigating Acadia.