The Blue Grass Trust Annual Fund

Membership dues do not entirely offset the cost of operations or underwrite major restorations and preservation initiatives, so each year, we count on the generosity of individuals, businesses, foundations, and other organizations to support the Trust’s educational programs, sites, and general operations. Your Annual Fund Gift gives the Trust the flexibility it needs to direct resources to immediate priorities.

Foster Pettit, President of the Blue Grass Trust Board of Directors, writes:

Dear Friends,

In July, 2008, I assumed the duties of president of the board of directors of the Blue Grass Trust, and I have committed to this role for another year because I am honored to be a part of this organization.  I take great pride in its long tradition of educating the public about the importance of historic preservation, advocating before legislative bodies and boards about this cause and serving the Bluegrass Region in myriad ways to save our history as depicted by the built environment.

Over the past year, there have been significant advances at the Trust.  Our offices in the Gratz’s Park Kitchen have been completely revamped to create a learning resource center.  We have developed a new very popular Hands-On-Heritage children’s program, and the Hunt-Morgan House is constantly in use for events, workshops and lectures.

This year, the BGT has a goal of raising $30,000 from its friends through the annual fund drive.  I hope you will take this opportunity to help us to continue our tradition of service.

Your support enables us to sustain our important work as preservation advocates and educators, to maintain the Hunt-Morgan House, manage the Pope Villa restoration, and develop new preservation initiatives such as a quarterly preservation workshop series.

I hope we can count on your financial support to help us continue to be the leading preservation voice in Central Kentucky.  Please send your tax deductible gift before the end of the year and know that it will be put to good use.  If you wish, you may make your donation by credit card as indicated on the following page.

With grateful appreciation,

H. Foster Pettit

Please click here to donate to the 2009 Annual Fund Drive.