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Heritage Travel Announces New York City Theater Tour Contest Winner

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Heritage Travel Inc. Announces Contest Winner
Murfreesboro resident Heather Bailey wins behind-the-scenes New York City theater tour for two

Washington, D.C., June 23, 2009 — Heritage Travel, Inc., a subsidiary of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, announces the winner of the first-ever reviews contest held online at www.GoWithaPurpose.com. Heather Baileys review of Winchester, Tenn., was selected from hundreds of reviews and 25 finalists. She and her mother, Melody Bailey, will travel to New York City this fall for a theater tour that includes some of the citys finest theatrical gems. Together, they will experience a private performance by current Broadway entertainers, a behind-the-scenes tour at the legendary Apollo Theater, two Broadway shows of their choosing, hotel accommodations and more.

Bailey has visited Winchester at least once during each of the past four years. Most notable are the weeklong summer visits she wrote about in her review, when she joins old friends for a reunion. For Bailey, Winchesters appeal spans diverse architecture and Tims Ford State Park to delectable snacks at the San Miguel Coffee Company and shopping at Hammers. In her review, she writes, "the buildings on the [courthouse] square are mostly Gilded Age and Progressive Era, but the courthouse is a striking Art Deco. No trip to Winchester is complete without a trip to Hammers. … The strip of purple-ish blue buildings with yellow accents is Hammers, and as you roam through each building, you find more shopping opportunities in basements, second floors and tucked around corners." To read Baileys complete review of Winchester, visit www.gowithapurpose.com/go-learn/

Bailey is particularly interested in the role people play in history and preservation. A Ph.D. candidate, Bailey says her experiences doing research and field work throughout Franklin County add even more appeal to her Winchester visits.

"My mom says I got my love of history from my dad. He was always taking us on vacation to landmarks, historic sites and battlefields," said Bailey. "I am already doing some blogging about my heritage travel experiences, so it made sense for me to submit shorter reviews on GoWithaPurpose. But I confess that I am a little light-headed over this. It is very exciting!"

Bailey is working toward a Ph.D. degree in public history at The Center for Historic Preservation at Middle Tennessee State University. Prior to moving to Murfreesboro, Bailey lived in Paris, Tenn. She was raised in Michigan.

About Heritage Travel,Inc.
Heritage Travel, Inc. is preparing to launch a new, online community presenting the broad range of heritage destinations, sites and events that define our collective past and enrich our lives. It provides a powerful travel planning resource for heritage and cultural travelers, an online community where people can find and share heritage- and culture-rich experiences, and a professional forum where participating destination partners can network and share best practices. Based in Washington, D.C., Heritage Travel is a new, for-profit subsidiary of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. For more information, contact: 202-588-6200, 877-588-5511, Heritage_Travel@nthp.org or visit www.heritagetravelinc.com or www.gowithapurpose.com

About the National Trust for Historic Preservation
The National Trust for Historic Preservation provides leadership, education, advocacy and resources to a national network of people, organizations and local communities committed to saving places, connecting us to our history and collectively shaping the future of Americas stories. For information, visit www.PreservationNation.org.

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