England’s Inherited Landscape: A Special Evening with Ian George

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

June 18, 2010

Contact: Kate Sarther Gann

(520) 882-6946

Please join us for a special evening with distinguished guest Ian George of English Heritage.

EVENT: England’s Inherited Landscape

DATE/TIME: Thursday, July 8, 2010 at 6:00 p.m.

LOCATION: Copper Hall, Historic Hotel Congress, 311 E. Congress St., Tucson, AZ.

ADMISSION: Free. Seating is open and unreserved. A no-host bar will be available.

The Center for Desert Archaeology and the Tucson Historic Preservation Foundation invite you to a special evening with Center member and distinguished guest Ian George, who will share an overview of England’s Inherited Landscape. Mr. George serves as Inspector of Ancient Monuments for English Heritage in the West Midlands. His presentation will take us on a journey through time to some of the most treasured features of England’s historic landscape. English Heritage is a national organization whose purpose resonates with that of the Center—championing special places, advising the government, sharing heritage widely now, and protecting it for the future.

The program will be held in the Copper Hall of Tucson’s own landmark, the historic Hotel Congress. Admission is free. Guests are welcome to mingle and enjoy a no-host bar before and after the presentation, which will begin at 6:00 p.m.

The Center for Desert Archaeology envisions a society in which the places of the past are valued as the foundations for a vibrant future. As such, the Center preserves the places of our shared past. The Center achieves this mission by researching questions of broad interest, promoting an ethic of preservation to the public and professionals, acting to ensure long-term preservation of cultural heritage, and enabling people to learn about the past through creative and varied means. The Center is a private 501(c)3 non-profit organization.

Tucson Historic Preservation Foundation is dedicated to preserving and celebrating the distinctive and irreplaceable historic resources of Tucson and Pima County. Historic Preservation is an essential component of our city. Our historic buildings create a unique sense of place; our historic neighborhoods are the cornerstone of our community brand. Tucson’s built environment is not only a tangible link to the past but an irreplaceable asset, inspiring thousands of cultural heritage tourists yearly.

For more information on English Heritage, visit their website.

For parking information and directions to the Hotel Congress, follow this link.