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Press Release September 17, 2010 Coastal Land Trust Helps Preserve Poplar Grove Plantation |
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The site of Poplar Grove Plantation has been protected by its owner, who has donated a conservation agreement over the land to North Carolina Coastal Land Trust. Among many popular events held at Poplar Grove are the Halloween Festival, Farmers Market, Herb and Garden Fair, and tours for school children.
Poplar Grove's owner, Ms. Jan Lewis, made a gift of a conservation agreement over the 15-acre historic plantation in Pender County. The conservation agreement ensures that site of the historic 1800's farmstead, located just north of Wilmington on the rapidly developing US 17 corridor, just north of Wilmington, will be preserved from development.
The Lewis family previously established a non-profit foundation that preserves and manages the mansion itself, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Homes. Jan Lewis, owner of Poplar Grove Plantation, said. "We know how special Poplar Grove is, and are dedicated to education, preservation and service to the community. Our conservation agreement with the Coastal Land Trust will help us preserve Poplar Grove's lands for many generations."
"Everyone knows about Poplar Grove's beautiful grounds, historic buildings and wonderful events, but they may not know that this protected property is also a focal point of the Foy and Futch Creek watershed," said Camilla M. Herlevich, Executive Director of the Coastal Land Trust. "That's why we were enthusiastic about working with the Lewis family to achieve their conservation goals-this one tract of land is such a great resource for the entire community."
The lands in the Foy and Futch Creek watersheds are a priority for conservationists in the area for many reasons. They provide a haven for wildlife, who feed and travel along the banks of the creeks. Also, the water quality is among the best of the tidal creeks in the region. For these reasons, the Coastal Land Trust has spent more than ten years ng to protect lands in the area. Other nearby Land Trust projects include the 62-acre Abbey Nature Preserve with its lovely nature trail, which is owned and cared for by the Foy family, and a 145-acre tract of land with frontage on Foy Creek, owned by the Taylor and Steelman families.
"We are very pleased to join the Lewis family in announcing this project, which is really a lovely holiday gift for the entire community," said Camilla Herlevich, Executive Director of the Coastal Land Trust. "Our members can be proud that their support has made it possible for us to continue to add to the list of natural areas saved, like the new Brunswick County Nature Park, Airlie Gardens, the BW Wells Savannah, and Bird Island. Poplar Grove is a special place, rich with scenic, conservation and historic resources that are worth preserving for everyone who enjoys nature and the outdoors."
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Dedication Ceremony
Friends of Poplar Grove Plantation and the public are invited to attend the ceremony and ribbon cutting at no charge on Friday, September 24, 2010, 5:30PM at Poplar Grove Plantation, 10200 US 17 Wilmington, NC. Speakers will include Camilla Herlevich Executive Director of the North Carolina Coastal Land Trust and members of the Lewis family. |
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The Annual Land Trust Meeting and Dinner will take place at Poplar Grove directly following the dedication at 6:30PM. Reservations are $50 per person and are required by September 20th. To reserve space call 910.790.4524 ext. 19 or visit coastallandtrust.org Funds raised help support the North Carolina Coastal Land Trust. |
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The North Carolina Coastal Land Trust works with private individual and corporate landowners in North Carolina to save the lands you love at the coast, like Poplar Grove Plantation, for the future enjoyment of all North Carolinians. Since 1992, the Trust has helped conserve almost 45,000 acres of land in 22 coastal counties of the state. The Coastal Land Trust is based in Wilmington, N.C., and has offices in New Bern and Edenton. If you would like more information on North Carolina Coastal Land Trust, or would like to support its land conservation work, please contact Camilla Herlevich at 910-790-4524 or visit www.coastallandtrust.org.
For More Information:
Camilla M. Herlevich
North Carolina Coastal Land Trust
910/790-4524 ext. 16
910/297-0196 cell camilla@coastallandtrust.org www.coastallandtrust.org |
| Poplar Grove Plantation is one of the oldest peanut plantations in America, and was in the same family for over 6 generations. Poplar Grove Plantation preserves the homestead of a successful farming family, the outbuildings and crafts typical of an 1800s era working community. Opened as a museum in 1980, its mansion is on the National Register of Historic Homes. It is located at 10200 US Highway 17 North, Wilmington NC 28411. If you would like to visit Poplar Grove Plantation, or would like more information, please call 910-686-9518 or visit www.poplargrove.com.
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Poplar Grove Plantation 10200 US Highway 17
Wilmington, North Carolina 28411
www.poplargrove.com
910-686-9518 |
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