This was the lynchpin of the community relations program for the redevelopment of the Hingham Shipyard.
I am very proud of this work and truly enjoyed meeting and talking to workers and veterans who gave me first hand accounts of the shipyard's accomplishments during WWII.
Two weeks I received a call from a WWII veteran who moved to Hingham, MA and saw the documentary playing in the lobby of the cinema of the redeveloped shipyard. He told me how it brought back memories and was something that he wanted to share with his children, grandchildren and grandchildren. Fortunately, I still have some dvds and sent him one. He then wrote me a wonderful thank you note.
As a pr practitioner it's nice to know that your work has impact. A colleague, Ann Getman, and I wrote a white paper on the program that still gets many hits and results in a few inquiries each month.
You can read more about this project on my Web site.
By the way, the redevelopment of the Hingham Shipyard is still thriving. There is a walking tour which showcases the history. A very worthwhile visit.
