February 19, 2003

Galveston Historical Foundation 

Galveston Historical Foundation will host the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s Statewide and Local Partners Meeting March 15 – 18, 2003 on Galveston Island.  Preservationists from across the United States will gather to share information, discuss national, state and local issues and discover why Galveston Island is considered among the elite in historic preservation.

“This is an incredible opportunity for Galveston to showcase its enormous wealth of architectural and cultural heritage to our preservation partners,” said Lesley Sommer, director of preservation and conservation services for GHF.  “Topics of discussion will include heritage tourism and residential revitalization.  These issues are critical to Galveston’s future success in the preservation arena.”

The conference will assemble statewide and local partners of the National Trust for Historic Preservation and other community preservation organizations.  Galveston Historical Foundation is a local partner.

For more information call Sommer at (409) 765-7834 or email lesley.sommer@galvestonhistory.org.  For information about the National Trust for Historic Preservation, visit www.nationaltrust.org.