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Kansas Sampler:
Homegrown "Explorer" Tourism Bolsters Rural Kansas
In the 1980s, as the rural communities of Kansas struggled with the loss of jobs and population and faced the threat of losing their cultural identity, long-time farmer Mil Penner recognized their fragile uniqueness. He set about photographing and documenting these special places and eventually produced two books.
Perhaps even more important, Mil’s devotion to his state came to be shared by his daughter, Marci, with results that would help renew community pride in Kansas’ small towns, instill devotion to preserving cultural traditions and attract visitors to explore and discover Kansas.
Visit the Success Stories section of this website to read the full story,
click on Kansas on the map.
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ChristmasVille:
A Successful Cultural Heritage Tourism Event for
Rock Hill and York County, South Carolina
The purpose of the Arts Council of Rock Hill and York County, South Carolina, is to promote the arts as a crucial factor in the quality of life through education and performing arts. The arts council is known for hosting events that unite tourism, economic development, downtown revitalization, and the arts. One such event is known as ChristmasVille, an annual holiday festival in downtown Rock Hill, South Carolina, from November 30th through December 31st.
To find out how this event was developed and how organizers achieved success, visit the Success Stories section of this webiste, click on South Carolina on the map.
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