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Richmond Hill Activity Spotlight
*Midnight Star* *Pottery*
Richmond Hill has tons of activities for the outdoor enthusiast, but what do you do when the weather turns bad, or you just can't stand the heat? You can spend a fun few hours, in air conditioned comfort, making a beautiful piece of art. Midnight Star Pottery is located in the Station xchange shopping complex. At Midnight Star they offer pottery painting, mosaics, glass fusion, and clay molding. You can come anytime, or plan a party if you have a group. They even offer summer camp for the kids! Drop by their new website at www.midnightstarpottery.com for more information.
Midnight Star Pottery
Mon-Sat, 10-6
912-756-7446
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Brochures and flyers about local activities and events are available at the information desk at City Hall. A new self-serve brochure rack has been added for visitor to get local information. Please contact the CVB for help in getting your brochure added.
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Greetings!
When is the last time you went to Ft. McAllister State Park to see the museum or go camping? Even if you have been to see it over the years, you may not have seen the exciting new exhibits highlighting the coastal blockade and blockade runners that have been added recently to the museum. School is out and the weather is good. June is a great month to get outdoors and see what this local treasure has to offer.
Each year nearly 200,000 people are drawn to our area to visit Ft. McAllister. This translates to a significant economic impact to our local economy. Make sure that you include Ft. McAllister when visitors ask about activities in Richmond Hill. Take a look at the article below to see how you can help support our most popular local tourist attraction. |
Did you know that the State of Georgia provides free marketing research data on its website? Businesses that need information can find data on a variety of topics. Some of these include:
- Specific data on visitors to our region
- Local and regional economic impact studies
- Ways to determine the economic impact of an event
- Presentations on marketing to different types of visitors
- Links to industry partners who also offer research data
So, if you are trying to determine what visitors want, who they are, or how people in other parts of GA are reaching them, check out the following website:
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State Parks Need Our Help
Due to the changes in the economy and the changing travel habits of Americans, the DNR has had to implement a restructuring plan for our state parks and historic sites. According to Chris Clark, the Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, "Georgia is blessed with abundant natural beauty and a rich cultural heritage. Many of these amazing landscapes and historic sites are part of our award-winning state parks system, with 63 properties from the mountains to the coast....Unfortunately, the economic crisis is hitting these special places. Because of declining revenues and budget cuts, the Department of Natural Resources recently announced significant operational changes, including reducing services at some state parks, cutting days of operation at 12 historic sites, layoffs and furloughs. If revenues continue to decline this summer due to the weakened economy, our facilities will be at even greater risk."
Georgia State Parks need your help. What can you do?
· Buy an annual ParkPass. These funds are used specifically for repairs and maintenance.
· Stay overnight. Our campgrounds, cottages and lodges offer affordable summer vacations.
· Book an event. Our facilities are great for family reunions, company retreats and other gatherings.
· Join your local chapter of Friends of Georgia State Parks & Historic Sites. The benefits are many, including free admission and discounts.
· Volunteer. Now more than ever, we need help with fund raising, maintenance, programming and other activities. Read More |
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This month's CVB News marks the start of the Richmond Hill Activity Spotlight. I will try to spotlight some of the businesses in town that may be of interest to visitors and people in the local area who are looking for unique and fun things to do. Please feel free to send me an email letting me know about any fun activities you find in the local area
Sincerely,
Chris Sheppard
Richmond Hill CVB |
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