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life planning, and more vibrant communities.”
Source: Building a Preservation Ethic and Public
Appreciation for History, a report from the Preserve America Summit 2006
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Cultural heritage travelers
accounted for over 80% (est. 118 million) of U.S. adult travelers. These
travelers tend to stay longer and spend more money compared to other
types of tourists.
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Lighthouses as cultural
sites are icons of our coastal states, drawing visitors to our local
communities. Preserving these structures enhances the visitors experience,
improves the quality of life for local residents and builds community pride.
Where do you fit in?
Your sponsorship
provides the resources necessary to support the infrastructure required to
facilitate ALF’s annual programs.
People come from
all over our home states, the region, from across the country, and even
throughout the world, to seek out lighthouses up close & personal. When they
do, they also take advantage of…
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Overnight accommodations
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Eating establishments
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Retail, craft and antique outlets
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Visit other local and state cultural and educational
attractions
…all of which has a positive impact on our economy and supporting
businesses.
Your Dollars at Work!
Support of American Lighthouse Foundation’s adaptive re-use
of historic light stations benefits both the historic resource, through
critical rehabilitative measures designed to protect and restore historic
components, as well as the general public through recreation and cultural
heritage tourism initiatives.
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