By our mission, we ensure the vitality of Virginia's distinctive heritage, resulting in cultural, economic and educational benefits for the public. We achieve our mission by providing leadership, expertise, influence, policy, programs and services to the public and special audiences.

Backed by the commitment of a strong Board of Trustees, APVA Preservation Virginia has continued to grow during these slow economic times as it seeks new ways to fund its efforts. In addition to cost-reduction and containment measures, earned income has been increased by raising admission prices and expanding museum store operations. Endowment funds and contributions from individuals and private organizations and foundations have also helped fill the void and made it possible to continue preservation efforts and expand programming.

Highlights of recent accomplishments and initiatives include:

• Establishing and filling the statewide educational coordinator position to fulfill a basic part of the APVA Preservation Virginia's mission to interpret Virginia's history and give the organization a broader reach to a more diverse audience beyond visitors to its historic sites.
• Hiring a curator to oversee collections throughout the state to ensure adherence to current standards of accepted preservation and museum practices.
• Increasing efforts to save threatened historic properties through the Revolving Fund for Historic Properties. This program is expanding the organization's reach into new communities, generating new members and encouraging preservation activism statewide.
• Moving forward with plans, groundbreakings and construction for the new visitor facilities and interpretive exhibits at Historic Jamestowne including the archaearium, visitor center and collections building. Planning for special events in cooperation with the 2007 Committee also continues.
• Launching new Internet initiatives including an on-line museum store, lesson plans and resources for educators and a new website for Historic Jamestowne.
• Recovering from Hurricane Isabel.