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Preservation Successes
PAWV ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2003 Presented In Partnership with Lewisburg Preservation and Enhancement Alliance, Inc. and the West Virginia State Historic Preservation Office (Division of Culture and History) |
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West Virginia Join us in Lewisburg for a conference rich in the stories of achievement in preservation and organization building. The conference will feature timely topics, examining Lewisburg as a case study of economic improvement through heritage and cultural tourism. Leading the team of experts will be this year's Keynote Speaker, the Honorable G. John Avoli, Mayor, Staunton, VA. During Mayor Avoli's 14 years in office, Staunton has received numerous national awards for its exemplary pursuit of historic preservation and the arts in economic development. This has been the root of its economic and quality of life successes, which are based on tourism. Happily, the results have exceeded the city's leaders' expectations. Mayor Avoli is a native of northern West Virginia who has resided in Virginia since completing his education. |
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Conference Host Community - Lewisburg
Economic Development based on Heritage and Cultural Tourism was a key factor in bringing Lewisburg back to life. It has propelled the community to a level no one dreamed of when it all began in the early 1980's. National Geographic included a glowing chapter on Lewisburg in its recent book on the 75 best small town visits in the nation. The 1999 best selling guide The 100 Best Small Arts Towns in America carved out a chapter full of praise for the city's achievements as well.
Why has Lewisburg received this recognition and how has it maintained its vibrant downtown commerce? Answers to these questions are part of this year's conference, which is a must for West Virginians interested in seeing their communities move forward. Lewisburg's leaders believe that the single best economic development possibility available to a West Virginia town is tourism based on historic preservation and cultural allure.
Speakers and Panel Members Include:
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John Avoli -- Mayor, Staunton, Virginia - KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Chris Knorr -- WV State Historic Preservation Office Structural Historian and CLG Coordinator
Rob Nieweg -- Director Southern Field Office, National Trust for Historic Preservation
Brandon Johnson, Esq. -- Chair, Lewisburg Historic Landmarks Commission
Dan Gooding, CFP -- Commissioner, Lewisburg Landmarks Commission; and President, Lewisburg Preservation Alliance |
TAG Galyen, AIA - President, TAG Architectural Studio; Adjunct Faculty, Harvard University
Phil Gainer -- Past Mayor, Lewisburg - Property Developer
John Manchester - Current Mayor, Lewisburg - PR Executive
R.B. "Duke" Fouch -- Past Mayor, Lewisburg -- Retired GE Executive
Mike Gioulis -- Preservation Architectural and Design Consultant
John Wade Bell, III -- Developer and Preservation Contractor |
The historic General Lewis Inn near downtown Lewisburg has reserved a block of rooms for the PAWV conference until August 15. Call 645-2600 to reserve. For other lodging, Greenbrier County offers a wide variety of quality lodging from name brand motels to charming B&Bs to the elegant Greenbrier Resort. Go to www.greenbrierwv.com or call 800.833.2068 for more information.
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Full Conference Participation (As a Member of the PAWV) $75
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Full Conference Participation (Non-member) $90 (includes PAWV membership for remainder of 2003)
Limited Conference Activities Member Rates (Non-Member)
Friday only $40 ($45)
Saturday morning & luncheon $40 ($45)
Saturday afternoon tour $15 ($20)
Saturday evening dinner party $15 ($20)
Student Rates are available -- contact the addresses below for details.
Please pre-register by August 29 -- Meals not guaranteed if not pre-registered.
Click HERE for printable registration form.
Registrations should be sent to:
PAWV
PO Box 3371
Charleston, WV 25333
You can e-mail your preregistration to <info@pawv.org>
as well, although a check will still need to be mailed USPS. (As we don't
have the means to process credit cards.) Particularly for late
registrations (within the last week or so before event) be sure to e-mail
us, in case the mail doesn't arrive in time.
Partners, Sponsors and Friends of the Conference
PAWV thanks the many partners who are helping to make this conference possible, including National Trust for Historic Preservation; Lewisburg Preservation Alliance; Greenbrier County Convention and Visitors Bureau; The Greenbrier; Carnegie Hall of WV, Inc.; Deerfield _ Mr. and Mrs. John Wade Bell, III; Spring Valley Farm - Paige Dixon; Montwell - Paul and Mary Lindquist; The Walkabout Company; and many other contributors and volunteers.
This conference of Preservation Alliance of West Virginia, is co-sponsored by the WV State Historic Preservation Office (with partial funding by the WV Division of Culture and History and the National Park Service), The project that was the purpose of this activity has been financed in part with Federal funds from the National Park Service, Department of the Interior, and administered by the West Virginia Division of Culture and History. However, the contents and opinions do not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the Department of the Interior, nor does the mention of trade names or commercial products constitute endorsement or recommendations by the Department of the Interior. Regulations of the U.S. Department of the Interior strictly prohibit unlawful discrimination in departmental Federally Assisted Pprograms on the basis of race, color, national origin, age or handicap. Any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against in any program, activity, or facility operated by a recipient of Federal assistance should write to: Director, Equal Opportunity Program, U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service, 1849 C Street, Washington, D.C. 20240.