Today in celebration of the upcoming International Volunteer Day, Hampton Hotels announced the “All-American Landmarks” that its hotel team members will help refurbish during the Save-A-Landmark program’s milestone 10th anniversary in 2010. In just 18 days during November, communities around the country cast nearly 20,000 votes for their favorite landmarks in four states which were Arkansas, Nebraska, Utah and Vermont.
Hampton invited the public to log on to hamptonlandmarks.com in November, to vote for their favorite landmark from a list of 12 sites. Each landmark, originally nominated by states across the U.S., fits within Hampton’s 2010 “All-American Landmarks” theme, which will pay homage to landmarks that celebrate the diverse definitions of what it means to be American. Each site that Hampton’s Save-A-Landmark program will help refurbish next year reflects the individual personalities of the states and their residents, and signifies defining moments in our country’s past and/or the influential people that ignited these actions.
The winners of a Hampton Save-A-Landmark restoration in 2010 are:
Riverside International Speedway, West Memphis, Ark., Built in 1950, Riverside International Speedway is the oldest continually operated dirt track in the state of Arkansas, and one of the oldest in the U.S. Since then, it has hosted a variety of race car classes such as Midget race cars, sprint cars, and stock cars. Today, the track welcomes racers and visitors every weekend from March to November, providing them with a historical setting to fulfill their "need for speed."
Stuhr Museum of the Prairie Pioneer, Grand Island, Neb., Praised as "one of the top '10' places to relive America's past" by Good Housekeepingmagazine, Stuhr Museum of the Prairie Pioneer offers a hands-on living history experience that tells the story of early town building in Nebraska, as American settlers moved west to explore our country further. Stuhr Museum is a world-class, nationally recognized educational and cultural institution, and an outdoor living history museum.
Wheeler Historic Farm, Salt Lake City, Utah, The Wheeler Historic Farm is a restoration of a turn-of-the-century dairy farm. It was placed on both the Utah State and National Register of Historic Places in 1976 after opening as a project of the Bicentennial of the American Revolution. The farm’s living history presents the history of Utah family agriculture and the best farming methods of the Progressive Era. Historic demonstrations and exhibits are just a few of the things that will take you back in time.
St. Johnsbury Athenaeum, St. Johnsbury, Vt., The St. Johnsbury Athenaeum is a private, nonprofit public library and art gallery. The Athenaeum fills two roles: it serves the people of St. Johnsbury by enriching their lives, and it stands as a regional and national treasure, a monument to the nineteenth-century belief in learning. The Athenaeum is a legacy of the Fairbanks Family of St. Johnsbury, inventors and manufacturers of the world's first platform scale, who gave the Athenaeum to the town of St. Johnsbury in 1871.
“We are thrilled to celebrate Hampton’s Save-A-Landmark program’s 10th anniversary in 2010 by providing some well-deserved TLC to these great All-American landmarks,” said Judy Christa-Cathey, vice president of global brand marketing for Hampton Hotels. “Each landmark provides an important piece of each state’s culture and we’re excited to be able to honor the public’s wishes by refurbishing their favorite landmarks so that future generations can continue to learn from these nationally significant sites.”
Since the program began in 2000, Hampton Hotels and Save-A-Landmark have been dedicated to preserving America’s historical, fun and cultural landmarks that reside along our country’s treasured highways. Save-A-Landmark was created after Hampton Hotels discovered that more than 90 percent of Americans believed it was important to preserve our nation’s landmarks and another 40 percent thought our country’s historical sites were in need of repair. Since then, Hampton Hotels has dedicated thousands of hours and more than $3.5 million to refurbish 50 landmarks to date, preserving these roadside treasures for generations to come.
For more information about the Save-A-Landmark program or to nominate additional landmarks, log on to hamptonlandmarks.com.
About Hampton Hotels
The Hampton brand, including; Hampton Inn, Hampton Inn & Suites, Hampton Inn by Hilton, Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton and Hampton by Hilton is an award-winning leader in the mid-priced hotel segment. With more than 1,700 properties globally Hampton Hotels is part of Hilton Worldwide, the leading global hospitality company. All Hampton Hotels offer warm surroundings and a friendly service culture that share a common “personality” supported by the 100% Satisfaction Guarantee. High-quality accommodations, in-room conveniences and the latest technology, combined with numerous locations and consistent offerings, have made Hampton a leader in its segment and one of the fastest growing hotel brands.
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About Hilton Worldwide
Hilton Worldwide is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For 90 years, Hilton Worldwide has been offering business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. The company is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands. Our brands are comprised of more than 3,300 hotels in 79 countries and include Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Hilton, Doubletree, Embassy Suites Hotels, Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton Inn & Suites, Homewood Suites by Hilton, Home2 Suites by Hilton and Hilton Grand Vacations. The company also manages the world-class guest reward program Hilton HHonors. For more information about the company, please visit www.hiltonworldwide.com.
Source: MCLEAN, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--12.3.2009