National Preservation Month
The City of Redmond, in coordination with the Redmond Historical Society, celebrated National Preservation Month (May) for the first time in 2009.  "This Place Matters!" was the theme of the month-long celebration sponsored by the National Trust for Historic Preservation.

Since the National Trust for Historic Preservation created Preservation Week in 1971 to spotlight grassroots preservation efforts in America, it has grown into an annual celebration observed by small towns and big cities with events ranging from architectural and historic tours and award ceremonies, to fundraising events, educational programs and heritage travel opportunities.  Due to its overwhelming popularity, in 2005, the National Trust for Historic Preservation extended the celebration to the entire month of May and declared it Preservation Month to provide an even longer opportunity to celebrate the diverse and unique heritage of our country's cities and states and enable more Americans to become involved in the growing preservation movement.

Here in Redmond, Preservation Month 2009 was observed by the following events: 

National Preservation Month Proclamation

Tuesday, May 19, 7:30 pm
City Council Meeting
City Council Chambers, City Hall
15670 NE 85th Street, Redmond

School Bell Dedication

Wednesday, May 20, 4:00 pm
City Hall Campus
Public Safety Building, West Plaza
8701 160th Avenue NE, Redmond

Join Mayor John Marchione and local officials for a celebration and light refreshments in honor of Redmond's first school bell and National Preservation Month.  View the press release for more information.

This Place Matters

This Place Matters is a campaign organized by the National Trust for Historic Preservation to raise awareness of place and showcase the many historic resources across the country.  Here in Redmond, it offers a simple way for you to participate in raising awareness of our local historic resources and to celebrate your community's history.

To participate, simply:

• Download a "This Place Matters" sign
• Have a photo taken of you with your sign at your favorite Redmond-area place
• Email your photo and short story to info@redmondhistoricalsociety.org for posting to the Redmond Historical Society website
• Encourage your friends and family to participate as well!

You can also upload your photo and short story to the National Trust for Historic Preservation website.

For more information about National Preservation Month or any of these events, please contact Jayme Jonas at 425-556-2496 or jjonas@redmond.gov.