MAY 17, 2001 - SAVE THE DATE & spread the word! For Our Children: Celebrating The Past ~ Shaping Our Future New York's Preservation & Revitalization Summit May 17, 18 & 19, 2001 Opening Day - May 17 - The Egg,Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 9 A.M. Registration - 9:45 A.M. Daylong Program Begins Registration Fee: $50 (incl. resource binder, video, lunch & reception) Summary Agenda Panel Discussions (including question & answer periods) on a variety of topics, including: Using preservation as a tool for economic development * experts share practical approaches and successful examples. How to make the most of historic resources in heritage tourism and community revitalization efforts, with urban, rural and regional perspectives. Some of the most recent, effective and resourceful historic rehabilitation projects in the state * presented by experts in redevelopment, business and banking. The latest news on New York's state preservation and quality communities initiatives. Debut of a new short film highlighting the State & National Registers of Historic Places * all attendees will receive a complimentary copy of the video! The 2001 New York State Historic Preservation Awards Special Reception at the New York State Capitol George E. Pataki, Governor State of New York Questions? Contact the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation at (518) 486-1868 Philip Lord, Jr. Director, Division of Museum Services New York State Museum Albany, NY E-mail: [log in to unmask] Website: http://www.nysm.nysed.gov/services.html