Twenty Five Bay Area Historic Sites to Host Special Open House As Part of the American Express Partners in Preservation Program
Posted on: Friday, 13 October 2006, 12:00 CDT
SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- WHAT: OPEN HOUSE: The twenty-five Bay Area sites that are on the voting slate of the American Express Partners in Preservation Program will open their doors to the public for a special Open House. The recently-announced million dollar preservation initiative from American Express and the National Trust for Historic Preservation encourages the public to take part in the program by experiencing these local sites and by casting their vote (online) in the grant selection process.
The program has been embraced by the community with thousands flocking to the web site (http://www.partnersinpreservation.com/) on a daily basis to vote.
All of the historical sites will either be open for public tours, or in circumstances where tours aren't possible, representatives will be on hand to share the information about the site and educate the public on the role the site has played in its community.
Come out and enjoy the afternoon discovering a landmark you've never visited or showing your support for a place that's special to you. **No reservations are necessary**
WHEN: Sunday, October 15, 2006 -- 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. -- Open House at each individual Partners in Preservation site WHERE: For a full list of sites details please visit us online at http://www.partnersinpreservation.com/ WHY: The Partners in Preservation Open House is a unique opportunity to learn more about the Bay Area's heritage by visiting one or more of the 25 Partners in Preservation sites free of charge. For one afternoon only, the sites will have staff and volunteers on hand to share the history of the site while discussing pressing preservation needs. This Bay Area community call-to-action is designed to help preserve historic places that reflect the region's rich and diverse cultural heritage while building community pride, spurring economic development and saving local history. PRESS OPPORTUNITY: -- Discover, in-depth, many of the local historic landmarks that are part of the Bay Area's history. -- Talk with representatives from each historical site to better understand the role each site has played in its community, as well as its current needs. -- Learn about the program, voting process, community call-to-action, and local historical sites being considered for preservation funds. -- In addition to discussions with representatives from local historical sites, interviews can be arranged with representatives from the National Trust for Historic Preservation and American Express. Media Contact: Liz Einbinder | Cohn & Wolfe | 415-365-8543 | 415-577-8255 | liz_einbinder@sfo.cohnwolfe.com
American Express Partners in Preservation
CONTACT: Liz Einbinder of Cohn & Wolfe, +1-415-365-8543, or+1-415-577-8255, or liz_einbinder@sfo.cohnwolfe.com, for American ExpressPartnes in Preservation
Web site: http://www.partnersinpreservation.com/
Source: PRNewswire
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