The Georgetown Trust for Conservation and Preservation

Please help us to continue to bring high quality, hands on, artistic and educational programming to strengthen our small, mountain community and beyond.

Mission

We build community through Historic Preservation, the Arts and Education, Affordable Housing, and Economic Development.MissionThe mission of the Georgetown Trust for Conservation and Preservation Inc. is to contribute to the sustainability of the Georgetown-Silver Plume National Historic Landmark District and its environs through the preservation and interpretation of the Landmark District's cultural, artistic, and natural assets.GoalsThe goals of the Georgetown Trust for Conservation and Preservation are acquisition, preservation, restoration, rehabilitation and/or reconstruction of historically significant natural and built resources in the National Historic Landmark District for traditional uses or their adaptive reuse; provision of affordable housing; education and engagement of the local and traveling public of the Landmark District and its environs.

Background Statement

The purpose of the Georgetown Trust for Conservation and Preservation Inc. (Trust) is the preservation and interpretation of the cultural and natural assets of the Georgetown-Silver Plume National Historic Landmark District. The Georgetown-silver Plume Landmark District is recognized nationally as a premier site for the interpretation of the 19th century Rocky Mountain Region silver mining boom.The Trust was formed by Historic Georgetown, Inc. (HGI) as a subsidiary 501(c)(3) in 2003 in order to expand the preservation mission in the community beyond the management of the museum properties. The Trust has taken the role of management of Landmark District visitor services, rehabilitation and adaptive use of historic properties and local advocacy for preservation.The goals of the Trust are to acquire, restore, preserve, rehabilitate and/or reconstruct historically significant resources in the Landmark District and immediate area; to educate those who visit or travel through Georgetown about our district's rich history; and to engage in the conservation and preservation of open lands around Georgetown. The buildings rehabilitated by the Trust are intended for adaptive uses in the community. The 1874 Georgetown School House serves as the most prominent example of positive reuse.The construction, maintenance and operation of the Georgetown Gateway Visitor Center is the first, and highly successful, project of the Georgetown Trust. The acquisition and restoration of the 1874 Schoolhouse is the most recent and most dramatic project of the Trust. The Trust also currently manages the Mahany House, an adaptive reuse as a commercial and affordable housing project, and the McCreedy House, a residential rental.

Core Values and Beliefs

1. We respect the individual and believe that individuals who are treated with respect and given        responsibility respond by giving their best.

2. We require complete honesty and integrity in everything we do.

3. We make commitments with care and live up to them. In all things, we do what we say we are going to do. We follow through with all projects.

4. We believe that work is an important part of life and should be fun. Being a good business person does not mean being stuffy and boring.

5. We are frugal. We guard and conserve the Trust's resources.

6. We insist on giving our best effort in everything we undertake. Furthermore, we see a difference between "good mistakes" (best effort, bad result) and "bad mistakes (sloppiness or lack of effort).

7. We believe that clarity in understanding our mission, our goals, and what we expect from each other is critical to our success.

8. We strive to be friendly and courteous, as well as fair and compassionate in all our dealings.

9. We are collaborative. We understand that it takes partnership to have great ideas and to implement them. We always share credit with our partners.

10. We feel a sense of urgency in all matters related to our customers. We own problems and are always responsive. We are customer driven.

11. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to creating an inclusive experience in all of our endeavors.