National Trust for Historic Preservation
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The National Trust for Historic Preservation is leading the movement to save places where our history happened. They are a privately funded nonprofit organization that works to save America's historic sites; tell the full American story; build stronger communities; and invest in preservation's future. Follow their blog to learn in detail about their activities, latest projects,..
National Trust for Historic Preservation
1d ago
Historic place-savers pour their time, energy, resources (and sometimes a great deal of sweat and tears) into protecting places they care about. This May, our Preservation Month theme is “People Saving Places” to shine the spotlight on everyone doing the work of saving places—in big ways and small.
The work that you’re doing matters. Your efforts are vital in ensuring that all Americans connect with their shared history, weaving together the intricate tapestry of our nation’s story. By celebrating “People Saving Places,” your work will inspire others to join the national effort to preserve Ame ..read more
National Trust for Historic Preservation
6d ago
Latinos in Heritage Conservation (LHC) was launched in 2014 as a national network of like-minded heritage practitioners, advocates, and scholars who recognized the need for a national organization that would focus specifically on Latine heritage preservation.
“It was born out of this idea that within the traditional field of historic preservation, our heritage isn't recognized,” said Sehila Mota Casper, LHC executive director.
The network was organized as a 501(c)(3) in 2020 and received a $750,000 grant from the Mellon Foundation in December 2021, which allowed it to bring on executive direct ..read more
National Trust for Historic Preservation
1w ago
For Charlotte Ashamu, director of International Programs at the Institute for the Preservation of Cultural Heritage at Yale University, inviting the African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund to be part of the first fellowship program for executive leaders within the African cultural institution space was a continuation of her life’s work: building stronger connections between African Americans and Africans. The decision was partly personal as well.
“My heritage is that my mother is African American and my father is Nigerian, and in the work that I have done over the years, I've always wan ..read more
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1w ago
As the devastating HIV/AIDS epidemic unfolded in the 1980s and early 1990s, misconceptions about how the illness spread prompted places of worship, businesses, and other establishments across the country to shun gay men—a demographic disproportionately affected by the crisis.
The Hollywood United Methodist Church (HUMC), a Gothic style church located two blocks north of the Hollywood Walk of Fame, did something radical.
“We're the only Protestant church in Hollywood that opened our doors to everyone, especially to the gay community,” says Reverend Kathy Cooper Ledesma, who completed her semina ..read more
National Trust for Historic Preservation
2w ago
The building sector is the biggest source of carbon emissions causing global warming. Reducing and eventually eliminating these emissions is a realistic goal that requires swift action. Below are resources for preservationists who want to become more involved in fighting climate change by reducing emissions from older and historic buildings.
Confused about terms? We've developed a glossary of terms to orient you to the words of climate work.
Climate Change in Two Numbers
Although climate change is extremely complex, two numbers capture the challenge we face and our progress toward meeting that ..read more
National Trust for Historic Preservation
2w ago
Climate change: Major changes in temperature, precipitation, winds, storms, and other weather patterns over a period of several decades or longer. (Source: Environmental Protection Agency)
As preservationists our work intersects with a variety of different industries and fields, and one of the hardest things is making sure you are speaking the same language. In the area of climate change, sometimes it is hard to remember the difference between mitigation and adaptation, or even know what acronyms like COP, LCA, or EUI mean.
But you are not alone! To get you started in understanding some of the ..read more
National Trust for Historic Preservation
2w ago
Wondering how to give your home a refresh? Look no further than the guidance of Frank Lloyd Wright. Considered one of the greatest American architects, Wright was dangerously capable of refreshing a home. In fact, this was often a sore spot between himself and his clients. In The Natural House, Wright notes that very few of the houses he designed were, “anything but painful to me after the clients brought in their belongings.”
Wright’s pursuit of simplicity, comfort, and nature are seen in many of his designs and writings.
With these themes in mind, let’s explore steps anyone can take to refre ..read more
National Trust for Historic Preservation
2w ago
American modernist painters Helen Torr and Arthur Dove lived in Huntington, New York from 1924 to 1946. During that time the couple made art together where they both embraced nature and depicted nature.
While Torr was a talented artist in her own right—having studied under William Merritt Chase—during her lifetime she was best known for championing her husband’s work. In the decades between when Dove died in 1946 and when she died in 1967, she carefully preserved his work and his legacy.
After Torr passed away, her sister, Mary Torr Rehm, set about preserving Torr’s legacy working with the nea ..read more
National Trust for Historic Preservation
2w ago
In our "How to Save a Place" toolkit series, we've covered a lot of ground: managing your expectations during a preservation project; understanding the difference between federal, state, and local groups; learning the fundraising basics; sorting through the various types of historic designations, and more. Now, it's time to start thinking like an advocate, because getting other people to support your project—from your friends and neighbors to government officials—will be critical to the success of your preservation efforts.
Build Grassroots Support
While it can be tempting to start at the top ..read more
National Trust for Historic Preservation
3w ago
Modeled after the Civilian Conservation Corps, the Student Conservation Association (SCA) was established in 1957 to put young people to work to meet the growing demands of visitors to national parks during the rise of popularity in outdoor recreation following World War II. Sixty-seven years and 100,000 members later, SCA has broadened the traditional understanding of conservation work to include climate resilience, habitat restoration, wildfire management, and more recently, historic preservation.
Regardless of the scope of work or project site, all SCA programs are designed to provide youth ..read more