Wellfleet Preservation Hall opened in May 2011 after 5 years of intensive fundraising to preserve and re-purpose Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church which had suffered drastically from years of neglect. A small group of Wellfleet residents, headed up by the awe-inspiring and undaunted leadership of Marla Rice, Anne Suggs & Ellen LeBow, imagined bringing new vibrancy and community to Main Street. They envisioned theHall, perfectly located in the center of town, as a versatile space for the intersection of art, culture and community while preserving what had become an iconic and beloved building.