Press Release
National Trust Accepting Nominations for 2007 List of America's Dozen Distinctive Destinations
Washington, D.C. (September 18, 2006) – Since 2000, the National Trust for Historic Preservation has worked with historic destinations across America to promote their unique heritage as great travel destinations through its Dozen Distinctive Destinations program. Each year the National Trust honors 12 communities from across the country that offer authentic experiences. These destinations offer striking alternatives to Anyplace, U.S.A. They have preserved their sense of place and character, have dynamic downtowns, a strong commitment to historic preservation and revitalization, interesting architecture, cultural diversity, an economic base of locally owned small businesses, and walking access for residents and visitors.
To give your favorite destination the recognition it deserves by nominating it for the 2007 list of Dozen Distinctive Destinations, or to learn more about the program, visit the National Trust web site www.nationaltrust.org/ddd or email dozen@nthp.org. Nominees should be recognizable locations, such as a town, city, neighborhood, or region. Previous Dozen Distinctive Destinations that were listed more than five years ago are invited to re-apply for this designation. All nominations must be received by the close of business on Friday, November 13, 2006.
Sites that have been listed in the past include: Annapolis, Maryland; Calistoga, California; Thomasville, Georgia; Natchez, Mississippi; Saratoga Springs, New York; Oberlin, Ohio; Astoria, Oregon; Beaufort, South Carolina; Burlington, Vermont; and Walla Walla, Washington.
For more information, please visit www.nationaltrust.org/ddd, or contact Carrie Johnson in the Office of Communications, 202-588-6141.