Solvang Centennial
1911 - 2011
Join the Danish Village of Solvang California, as we explore the historical cultural heritage of our quaint European Village. Be inspired by our old world charm mixed with fresh ideas as we pursue creative new directions.
Visit Solvang's Conference & Visitors Bureau Official Web Site!
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Solvang
Preserve America Community
March 5, 2010
Caption:
Pictured from left to right: Solvang City Manager Brad Vidro; Santa Barbara Trust for Historic Preservation Executive Director Dr. Jarrell Jackman; Elverhoj Museum of History & Art Executive Director Esther Jacobsen Bates; Santa Barbara County Third District Supervisor Doreen Farr; Solvang Mayor Jim Richardson (holding plaque); Solvang City Councilmember Ed Skytt; California Travel & Tourism Commission Representative Jean Johnstone; California State Parks & Recreation Channel Islands District Superintendent Richard Rozzelle and Solvang Conference & Visitors Bureau Executive Director Tracy Farhad.
Solvang, California, USA – The City of Solvang celebrated its official, federally recognized “Preserve America Community” designation from the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation at a reception and ceremony on March 5, 2010, at the Elverhoj Museum of History & Art in Solvang. In March 2010, the official road sign (now installed on the city limits near 1230 Mission Drive/Hwy 246) arrived along with the official designation plaque unveiled at the reception.
Solvang is one of only 30 communities in California and 814 communities in the USA to have received this honor since the program’s inception in 2003.
For more information about Preserve America, visit preserveamerica.gov.
Read Solvang’s official description at preserveamerica.gov/PAcommunity-solvangCA.html
Mission Statement
The Solvang Centennial Committee has been organized to honor and promote the 100 years of Solvang’s existence as a community that blends Danish culture and heritage into a quality of life and visitor experience through a yearlong series of events for the enrichment of past and current residents and visitors.
Purchase Taste of Solvang Tickets
(tickets available Sept. 2010)
Victor Borge
“Laughter is the closest distance between two people.”