Heritage Tourism for West Virginia

PAWV ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2002
September 5, 6, 7 - Morgantown, WV

Post-Conference Report:

Heritage Tourism for West Virginia, the PAWV Annual Conference held Sept 5, 6, & 7, 2002 in Morgantown, attracted about 75 attendees to share and learn about developing Heritage Tourism in their own communities.
	The ornate ballroom used for the opening banquet and the Friday afternoon sessions at the historic Hotel Morgan in Morgantown.
A wealth of talent contributed talks or led workshops, including keynote speaker Tom Moriarity from Economic Research Associates, Jerry Kappel from American Association of Museums, Scott Gerloff of Potomac Heritage Partnership, and Becky Cain of Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation to name just a few.
	Friday's keynote speaker, Tom Moriarity
Friday afternoon’s session at the historic Hotel Morgan showcased the proposed Heritage Tourism program for West Virginia, as well as a number of existing heritage region efforts.
Friday evening featured a social reception at the old Morgantown Post Office, which has been given new lease on life as a community Arts Center.	Conference attendees sample the catering at Friday evening's social.
	Live traditional music at Friday's social.
Saturday featured an abundance of useful and inspiring “how to do it” sessions on preserving for tourism, interpretation, and the business and economic impact of heritage tourism.
	New PAWV President Phyllis Baxter addresses attendees during Saturday's general meeting over lunch at WVU's Mountainlair.
The Conference was co-sponsored by Appalachian Forest Heritage Area, WV State Historic Preservation Office, WV Main Street Program and the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
	Registration at the Mountainlair, where Saturday's sessions took place.