Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation

Press Release

June 15, 1998

For Immediate Release
Contact:
Brian Vattimo
518/486-1868

RECEPTION TO BE HELD JUNE 18 TO WELCOME HISTORIC SITE MANAGER

(Albany, New York June 15, 1998 ...) A special reception to introduce William Farrar as the historic site manager at Crown Point State Historic Site in Crown Point will be held from 4 to 6 p.m., Thursday, June 18, at the historic site in Essex County.

Farrar comes to Crown Point with decades of experience in the areas of historic preservation, outdoor recreation and historic sites management.

"Bill Farrar comes to us with outstanding credentials and a wealth of experience in the historic site profession," said State Parks Commissioner Bernadette Castro. "We expect him to be a tremendous asset to our historic site system and to Crown Point in particular."

The reception will be hosted by Assemblywoman Elizabeth Little and State Parks Deputy Commissioner Julie Stokes. For information, call 518/597-3666.