about the trust ...
The Heritage Preservation Trust was established in 2006 by concerned citizens to help preserve the architectural and historical heritage of the Volusia County area and is a 501 (c3) non-profit Corporation. We now have over 200 members.
our mission ...
The mission of the Heritage Preservation Trust is to work for preservation and restoration of historical artifacts, buildings, lands, and sites in Volusia County through educational programs, fund raising, and grant acquisition.
preserving heritage in our area ...
Many lovely homes and historical sites have already been destroyed because they are not protected by a local historical overlay and proper zoning.
Historic properties are an important part of our culture and provide a positive economic and social impact on communities. Residents in our historic neighborhoods are working hard to stabilize and improve their properties and need everyone's help.
economic & social benifits...
Economic
- Increased private investment in rehabilitation.
- Job creation in rehabilitation trades, new businesses and business expansion.
- Increased heritage tourism.
- Increased property values.
- Lower infrastructure costs.
- Downtown and neighborhood revitalization.
- Enhanced economic diversity.
Social
- Fostered a renewed sense of place and community pride.
- Expansion of housing stock.
- Creation of stable neighborhoods.
- Promotion of diversity and increased levels of home ownership.
- Retention of open space.
some accomplishments ...
- Supporter list of 200+ people
- Organization as a historic Trust with bylaws, goals, and Florida non-profit designation
- Designation as a non-profit group by IRS
Push for Daytona Beach Historic preservation ordinance - Application for new historic district in Daytona
- Help in the Daytona Beach Visioning Plan reorganization with hundreds of signatures on petition and attendance at meeting
- Support of various historic activities and projects, including the reconstruction plans for Yacht Club in Allandale, Ponce Inlet preservation group, Halifax Historical Museum, and other projects in county
- Fundraisers: Lilian Place, Christmas Gala, Art Show, Ghost Walk, Touch of History luncheon
- Educational programs at Lilian Place, Anderson Home, August 7, Villa, Lofts 747, and other historical sites
- Assorted speakers on historical preservation
- Compilation of ordinances and grant data available to public/webpage development
- Grant applications for preservation education forums
The Trust is a member of the Florida Historical Society.
2010 executive board members ...
Nancy Long (President/ Secretary) - South Daytona - 386-299-4974
Neil Harrington (Vice-President) - Daytona Beach
Julie Laible (Treasurer) - Daytona Beach
Micki Mansfield (Corresponding Secretary/Historian) - Port Orange
Phyllis Campbell (Recording Secretary) - Ponce Inlet
Board Of Directors (Includes Above Officers):
Jim Camp - Daytona Beach - 386-248-2020
Shawn Beckwith - Port Orange
Chris Daun - Daytona Beach
John Wagner
Laurence Baggett