| • Raised over $80,000—200% more than the previous year |
| • Conducted regularly scheduled castle tours—tours alone raised $10,000 in 2007 |
| • Received a grant from the National Trust to help fund historical planning and architectural analysis |
| • Began working with outside expertise including Mike Garavalia, historical architect and a strucutral engineer to guide our restoration activities |
| • Passed a brick shear test—proved that the castle's outside brick walls are structurally sound |
| • Made many small improvements to the castle |
| • Began to work with Mule Creek State Prison to repair and create windows at the castle |
| • Established identity standards and began to build the "Preston Castle Foundation" identity |
| • Hosted successful, well-attended events |
| • Redesigned the website to include online donations and ticket purchases |
| • Enhanced public relations and Internet presence |
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