Contact: Sue Tucker, 240-777-6530

For Immediate Release: January 22, 2002 County to Break Ground
For Glen Echo Park Renovation

The public is invited to attend groundbreaking ceremonies for the renovations at Glen Echo Park on Saturday, January 26 at 1:30 p.m. The park is located at 7300 MacArthur Blvd.

The ground breaking will mark the beginning of renovation and reconstruction of the major projects at Glen Echo, including rehabilitation work on the Spanish Ballroom and rebuilding the North Arcade. When completed, the North Arcade will house classrooms, the Puppet Company, small retail space and the National Park Service Information Center.

County, state and federal officials will be on hand to break ground and refreshments will be served.

For more information, call 240-777-6530.