The town of Pulaski is excited to partner with the Virginia Department of Historic Resources to host Revitalization Revival:  A Big Tent Approach to Preservation on May 1-2, 2019, in Historic Downtown Pulaski.  Revitalization Revival will bring together local government leaders, community members, historic property owners and investors to share ideas and learn about the opportunities and challenges facing historic resources throughout Southwest Virginia.

The conference will feature keynote addresses from two leading professionals in historic and cultural heritage preservation.  Kim Trent and Cheryl Hargrove, both experienced nonprofit leaders, will share best practices for engaging community members in preservation initiatives and strategies to market our region’s vast historic and cultural resources.  Other conference sessions will be led by experts from across western Virginia, focusing on a range of issues facing rural and urban communities throughout Southwest Virginia. The preliminary conference program has full session descriptions, event details and a listing of presenters. 

Revitalization Revival provides a unique opportunity for the region’s communities to share best practices and build on a rich, shared heritage. The best part? This conference is FREE!

To register, please visit https://revitalizationrevival.eventbrite.com by April 8, 2019.  Conference questions can be sent to jsanders@pulaskitown.org.  Come visit Pulaski, and join us for this important training!