ROBERT MCBRIDE OF BELLOWS FALLS, VT APPOINTED CHAIR OF THE NORTHEASTBOARD OF ADVISORS OF THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION (Washington, DC, November 16, 2009)... Robert McBride of Bellows Falls, VT has been appointed Chair of the Northeast Advisors of the National Trust for Historic Preservation (NTHP).
The National Trust for Historic Preservation (NTHP) 's Board of Advisors is comprised of two individuals from every state. Robert McBride and Elizabeth Humstone fill those positions in Vermont. Advisors aid the National Trust
(www.PreservationNation.org) in carrying out its mission to save historic places and revitalize communities through their personal skills, knowledge of historic preservation issues, and familiarity with the state's and region's
resources, leaders, government, media, and community organizations.
The new Northeast chairman of the Board of Advisors, Robert McBride is the founding director of the Rockingham Arts and Museum Project (RAMP) www.ramp-vt.org, a not-for-profit arts organization in downtown Bellows Falls, VT, whose
mission is to demonstrate that artists and the arts play an essential cultural and economic role in the revitalization and sustainability of rural communities.
Mr. McBride's background is in the arts. He grew up in San Francisco, graduating from the University of California, Berkeley with a B.A. in painting. In the mid-1970's he moved to New York where he received an M.F.A. from Hunter
College and was a founding member of Painting Space 122, an alternate art space located on the Lower East Side. His interest in historic preservation stems from his moving to Bellows Falls full time in the 1990's and participating in
the revitalization efforts of his community by, sharing his background in the arts.
"The small scale of Vermont offers its residents a unique opportunity to interact on local, regional and state levels. Moving to Bellow Falls, provided an opportunity to roll up my sleeves, share my background in the arts, contributing
to the community's revitalization efforts," commented McBride.
The National Trust for Historic Preservation is a non-profit membership organization bringing people together to protect, enhance and enjoy the places that matter to them. By saving the places where great moments from history - and the
important moments of everyday life - took place, the National Trust for Historic Preservation helps revitalize neighborhoods and communities, spark economic development and promote environmental sustainability. With headquarters in
Washington, DC, 8 regional and field offices, 29 historic sites, and partner organizations in all 50 states, the National Trust for Historic Preservation provides leadership, education, advocacy and resources to a national network of
people, organizations and local communities committed to saving places, connecting us to our history and collectively shaping the future of America's stories.
The National trust for Historic Preservation hosts an annual conference annually in 2010 it will be in Austin, Tx and in 2011 it will be in Buffalo NY. Mr McBride is excited about the conference coming to our NE region in 2011 and will
be working closely with the advisors to assure the success of that conference.
"My primary goal as chair is to engage the twenty-two advisors in the Northeast in preservation initiatives that match their own expertise and fields of interest. My particular interests are the sustainability of rural communities and
particularly how artists and the arts can participate in that sustainability., stated McBride. . The Northeast Office of the National Trust is located in Boston, MA and serves 10 states in the region, including New York, Vermont, New
Hampshire, Maine, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Delaware. For more information, visit www.PreservationNation.org.
