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NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

 

BARGE INTO HISTORY WITH THE

DISCOVER JEFFERSON CITY FOUNDATION

Fundraising event offers unique perspective from the Missouri River

 

JEFFERSON CITY, MO. January 25th, 2012 - The Discover Jefferson City Foundation is pleased to announce its second annual "Barge into History" fundraiser to promote tourism in the Jefferson City community.

 

After completely selling out the 2011 event in an incredibly short time, the Discover Jefferson City Foundation is offering two evenings for this year's 2012 "Barge into History" tour. The events will include a relaxing barge tour on the Missouri River which will offer unique views of the Missouri State Capitol and other downtown Jefferson City landmarks.

 

Barge into History"Last year's barge tour was such a success we decided to make it an annual event and add an extra evening this year," said Amy Freeman, event chair. "We received extremely positive feedback from attendees and we are excited to offer this rare opportunity as a way to garner funding for Discover Jefferson City."

 

The mission of the Discover Jefferson City Foundation is to directly support, through financial or in-kind donations, the Jefferson City Convention & Visitors Bureau by providing education and information about the diverse cultural, historic, educational, scientific, civic, and athletic attractions and events available in Jefferson City, Missouri. The money raised from the barge tour will go toward promoting the Missouri State Penitentiary tours among other top-priority activities established.

 

"Barge into History" will be held on Thursday, May 10th and Friday, May 11th. Boarding begins at 5:30 p.m. at Noren Access with departure scheduled for 6:00 p.m.; the barge will return at 8:00 p.m. Heavy hors d'oeuvres, dessert, beer, wine and soda will be served. Tickets are $100 per person and space is limited.

 

For more information or to purchase tickets please visit www.DiscoverJeffersonCity.com. You may also contact Sheila Sanford with the Jefferson City Convention & Visitors Bureau via email at sheila@visitjeffersoncity.com or phone at (573)632-2820.

 

 About the Jefferson City Convention & Visitors Bureau

 

 

The Jefferson City Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) was founded in 1989 to maximize the positive economic impact of visitors dollars to the community be effectively marketing the Jefferson City area as a desirable convention and tourism destination. 

 
Jefferson City Convention and Visitors Bureau
Ryan Winkler
Communications Manager
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