HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022 Friends of Swansonville additional reseponse to Q1 Please add this paragraph to Number 2 Proposal Questions, Question 1,
Tell us about your promotion, facility,event or activity and why you think it will increase
tourists traveling to and staying in Jefferson County
Currently Port Ludlow has tremendous services it can provide to tourists. From the kayak rentals
at the Marina, to the great Washington State recognized hiking trails(especially the Ludlow Falls
Interpretive Trail), and the walking trail along the harbor with historic interpretive signs (a
previous LTAC project in 2019). The restoration of Swansonville Church adds another key
historic facet to the Port Ludlow tourism promotion program. The church, once restored will
provide that key missing physical historic site to "Old Port Ludlow", as a key tourist draw to
enhance the entire Port Ludlow experience.No historic buildings exist within the Master Planned
Resort of the previous lumber town of Port Ludlow. However the Swansonville Church provides
that historic setting and resource. When you can augment the Port Ludlow experience with more
local events to visit, both lodging and restaurant use will increase. With the development of
other historic resources (such as the Port Ludlow cemetery) and the expansion of the
Swansonville historical program(such as the virtual museum of the Port Ludlow community) we
are providing a holistic approach to increase tourism through an increased broader and more
diverse experience.