LEWISBURG W.Va. (WVDN) – The Greenbrier Historical Society is proud to announce its new vision statement:
“To be the premiere source and steward of Greenbrier Valley history, delivering meaningful exhibits and events that illuminate the past and inspire a better future.”
This visionary statement reflects the Society’s commitment to preserving and celebrating the rich history of the Greenbrier Valley while inspiring present and future generations.
To kickstart this exciting new chapter, the Greenbrier Historical Society invites the community to a captivating talk on “Why Historical Preservation is Important” by Moss Rudley. Rudley, superintendent of the National Park Service’s Historic Preservation Training Center (HPTC), brings a wealth of experience and innovation to the preservation community. Starting as a mason, Rudley worked his way up to become the current superintendent of the HPTC. His creative thinking has led to groundbreaking initiatives such as the Traditional Trades Advancement Program (TTAP), which has provided hundreds of young people with paid learning experiences in the traditional trades.
The talk will take place on May 2 at 5 p.m. in the New River Community and Technical College Greenbrier Hall. Rudley will share insights into the importance of historical preservation and discuss initiatives aimed at preserving and promoting traditional trades. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from a true trailblazer in the field of preservation.
“One of our own Greenbrier boys is now leading the way to preserving historical properties in his role of superintendent of the national organization training artisans. I cannot wait to hear about their work and how we can use this knowledge in our efforts to preserve the history of the Greenbrier Valley. His dedication and innovation in the preservation community align perfectly with our mission to steward the Greenbrier Valley History.” said Mary Lindquist, Board Member of the Greenbrier Historical Society.
For more information about the event, please contact Marlyn McClendon at the Greenbrier Historical Society.
Founded in 1963, the Greenbrier Historical Society is dedicated to community enrichment through education and preservation of the history and culture of the Greenbrier Valley. The Greenbrier Historical Society is a regional organization that serves the West Virginia counties of Greenbrier, Monroe, Summers, and Pocahontas.
