Heritage Marketing
Through advertising and marketing programs, the Heritage Marketing Department encourages tourists to visit attractions and destinations in the city that are historic in nature or offer a glimpse into Austin's diverse cultural heritage. Heritage Marketing oversees a number of tourism related programs and special events, including the annual commemoration of Black History Month in February and Historic Preservation Week in May.
In addition, the department works in conjunction with the Historic Landmark Commission to administer a grant program for historic preservation and a banner program along Congress Avenue and Sixth Street. The department handles all requests to hang banners on historic Congress Avenue and East Sixth Street.
Heritage tour guides offer free walking tours of Austin's historic districts year-round.
Contact the Heritage Marketing Department:
301 Congress, Ste. 200
Austin, TX 78701
1-800-926-ACVB
Marian Augustine
Heritage Marketing and Film Manager
(512) 583-7227
Heritage Grants
The ACVB Heritage Marketing Department works in conjunction with the Historic Landmark Commission to administer a grant program for historic preservation.
Grant cycles are Spring (April) and Fall (September). The deadline for the Fall 2008 Grant Cycle is Tuesday, September 16, 2008 at 5:00 p.m. No applications will be accepted after the deadline.
