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November 24, 2008
Dear Friends,
Protecting the Irreplaceable and Revitalizing the Upstate Economy.
Words used a lot by many but here at Mohawk Valley Heritage Corridor Commission, we take these words seriously because it’s our Mission. Restoring our magnificent historical villages and making them engines of the 21st century economy is what we do. Protecting the Mohawk Valley’s landscape, architectural, and cultural heritage is at the core of our Commission challenge.
But now …..This is a call to action! In the past 11 years, we have taken a community like Canajoharie that was prosperous and magnificent in the 19th century and transformed it into an award-winning village in 2008! With support, we can do many more on our list of 203 communities.
We were in the middle of the disastrous Mohawk River floods in the summer of 2006 and led the effort to save hundreds of businesses and delivered over $2 million to distressed owners – and helped them rebuild. Now we have partnered with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to get this magnificent and historic river fixed for the next generations.
We joined educators, historical associations, colleges and grant writers to bring $2 million federal dollars to this region for the task of putting American History back into the classrooms of America. Merging American History with computer technology and training teachers to teach the next generation of students the way they learn today is a remarkable achievement.
We continue to tell the story of this region by designing and installing signs and kiosks across this historic landscape. By matching pictures and stories into a storyboard, we provide the visitor with a unique experience to see the character and magnificence of the Mohawk Valley.
We have designed and managed major conferences aimed at promoting the French & Indian War, the Revolutionary War and the Cultural Heritage of this region. We celebrated the contributions of the Italian Immigrants by organizing statewide conferences and bringing together successful programs in other states for learning and sharing the best of the best.
We are constructing the most integrated and interactive Tourism Web Site in the State of New York. When complete, it will marry the issues of history and culture with pictures and stories and then link them all to commerce and electronic mapping. This has never been done so far and we will lead. And it will transform heritage and cultural tourism for the future.
The emerging issues of Alternative Energy and Sprawl will increasingly challenge our ability to preserve and protect this historical landscape. We are an organization that looks for solutions – not blind obstructionists. We need to be here to loudly speak for intelligent answers to the needs of both sides so that future generations get the best we can offer today.
And so much more that it is remarkable what has been accomplished on limited budget and in 11 short years.
Now we need your help! New York State created the Commission in 1997 and we have exceeded expectations! In 2007, New York State extended the 10-year commission life by five (5) more years to 2013.
However, the national and state budget crisis of 2008 is seriously threatening our ability to continue. I need you to join us by becoming a Mohawk Valley Heritage Corridor Commission Partner and taking time to make a commitment of financial support.
Your year-end tax deductible gift of $50, $100, $500, or more will keep this commission working to save the precious heritage assets that we love and allow us to continue to restore and revitalize our communities. Will you help us today? Please make contributions to MVHCC and mail to the address below,
Frederick Miller, Executive Director
Mohawk Valley Heritage Corridor Commission
66 Montgomery Street
Canajoharie, NY 13317
www.mvhcc.org 518-673-1045
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66 Montgomery Street • Canajoharie, NY 13317 • 518-673-1045 • mvhc@mvhcc.org |
This publication is partially funded by grants from the NYS Legislature through the Empire State Development Corporation, the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, United States Department of Housing & Urban Development and National Park Service. MVHCC is not responsible for off-site content. |
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