The Dana Adobe Nipomo Amigos is proud to announce its receipt of the Governor’s Award for Historic Preservation for 2015 for its nomination of the restoration of the Dana Adobe; a California State Historic Landmark. The official ceremony, presentation, and reception of the Governor’s Historic Preservation Award will take place on Thursday, November 19th, 1pm-4pm, at Clunie Community Hall in Sacramento. The DANA will also host a local celebration of the Award that will feature music, refreshments, and a joint resolution presented by Senator Monning and Assembly Member Achadjian honoring the accomplishment; the celebration at the Dana Adobe will be on Monday, November 30th, from 2pm-3pm.
This award is the only official preservation award presented by the State of California to recognize outstanding achievements in the field of historic preservation. Executive Director of the DANA Marina Washurn claims, “The Award is an immense honor to our organization, the volunteers who helped throughout the thirteen-year restoration of the Dana Adobe, and the city of Nipomo.”
The DANA Cultural Center provides a unique destination to understand life in the California Rancho Era and to discover the stories of those who left their footprints on the land throughout time. The Dana Adobe, and the 130 acres of preserved land, engage the visitor in the site’s ecological and cultural history and reveals how actions over time shape our future.
On the web: www.danaadobe.org
