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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--><div class="WordSection1"><p class="MsoNormal">May 31, 2013<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">CONTACT: <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Aaron Marcavitch, Executive Director<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">301-887-0777<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><a href="mailto:aaron@anacostiatrails.org"><span style="color:windowtext">aaron@anacostiatrails.org</span></a><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Maryland Milestones/Anacostia Trails Heritage Area Inc. announces awardees for Heritage Tourism work<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Maryland Milestones/ATHA Inc. is pleased to announce four awards in heritage tourism. These winners displayed exceptional efforts in the development of heritage tourism by raising the awareness of the region, bringing in new visitors, and expanding the economic development of the Northern Prince George’s area. “It’s the work of these awardees that makes the Heritage Area what it is and what it can be in the future,” said Executive Director Aaron Marcavitch.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Awarded at the Prince George’s Historic Preservation Reception, hosted at the Surratt House in Clinton, MD and sponsored by the Maryland National-Capital Park and Planning Commission, these awards each represent different areas of concentration for the Heritage Area program. This was the first year that the program was offered.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">The awardees are:<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->The Hyattsville Community Development Corporation for Arts Tourism.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoListParagraph">With their work on the Hyattsville Arts Festival and in bringing in thousands of new visitors the Arts District, Hyattsville CDC has shown a demonstrated commitment to economic development through arts and community building.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->The Greenbelt 75<sup>th</sup> Anniversary Committee for History Tourism.<br>With their efforts to publicize and support the ongoing development of events around the 75<sup>th</sup> Anniversary in2012 and in bringing new visitors and new experiences, the committee and the City of Greenbelt showed demonstrated commitment to highlighting the unique history of Historic Greenbelt.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->The National Wildlife Visitors Center at Patuxent Wildlife Research Refuge, a program of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for Natural Resources Tourism.<br>With their work to bring in a wide range of visitors – totaling more than 50,000 at the Visitors Center last year,, as well as their unique Tram program and ongoing monthly events, the center is a standout program with demonstrated commitment to natural resource stewardship and interpretation. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Edward P. Day has shown unique dedication to the story of the War of 1812. The staff of Riversdale House Museum, a Maryland National-Capital Park and Planning Commission site, have worked hard to make sure that history is told in an engaging and enlightening way. Ed, in his role as Site Manager, has also helped lead the work of the Battle of Bladensburg Task Force and spearheaded the annual Battle of Bladensburg Tactical held each year at Riversdale House Museum. He has worked hard with a variety of stakeholders to help move the development of a Battle of Bladensburg Monument along, to help ensure the development of a Visitors Center at Waterfront Park, and to continue to promote the story of the War of 1812 in the county and especially within the Heritage Area. This dedication to the cause of heritage tourism has earned him our Special Award for Heritage Tourism. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoListParagraph"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Maryland Milestones/ATHA Inc. is a regional heritage tourism program certified by the State of Maryland in 2001 which seeks to develop a unified sense of place for the Heritage Area while highlighting the uniqueness of each of the participating partners. By engaging the local community, ATHA Inc. uses heritage tourism to preserve and promote the natural, historical, artistic, and cultural resources to draw visitors to the region and encourage local awareness and use of partner sites. Visit <a href="http://www.marylandmilestones.org">www.marylandmilestones.org</a> for more information or find us online at Twitter or Facebook. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">For more information, please contact Aaron Marcavitch, Executive Director at <a href="mailto:aaron@marylandmilestones.org">aaron@marylandmilestones.org</a> or 301-887-0777.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Photos courtesy Cassie Hayden, MNCPPC<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">###<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">------------<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Aaron Marcavitch, Executive Director<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Maryland Milestones/ATHA Inc.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">4310 Gallatin Street, Hyattsville, MD 20781<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">301-887-0777 tel / 301-887-1077 fax<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><a href="http://www.marylandmilestones.org">http://www.marylandmilestones.org</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><a href="http://www.battleofbladensburg1812.org">http://www.battleofbladensburg1812.org</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Twitter: <a href="http://www.twitter.com/@ATHeritageArea">http://www.twitter.com/@ATHeritageArea</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Facebook keyword: Anacostia Trails Heritage Area<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p></div></div></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><div><edday_sm.jpg></div></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><div><patuxent_sm.jpg></div></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><div><greenbelt_sm.jpg></div></blockquote></body></html>