Reserve your place for the September 19 African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund Conversation Series: Architecture & Identity. Black Modernism, the adaptation and influence of the Black American experience in modern architecture and design, has been vastly undervalued and under-researched. However, the works of Black American architects and their design contributions are still present and visible today. Join curator and scholar Dr. Michelle Wilkinson for a discussion with architects, preservationists, and historians on the challenges and opportunities of stewarding and interpreting Black Modernism and the cultural significance of Black American architects. This conversation is part of the Action Fund's Conversation Series, which will rebroadcast critical dialogues from the Cultural Preservation Leadership Summit held at the Ford Foundation's Center for Social Justice in New York City throughout 2024. Resister today: https://ow.ly/7FWb50T4v2j
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
Washington, DC 47,357 followers
Save the past. Enrich the future. Cover image by Adrian Sas
About us
The National Trust for Historic Preservation, a privately funded nonprofit organization, works to save America’s historic places. We take direct, on-the-ground action when historic buildings and sites are threatened. Our work helps build vibrant, sustainable communities. We advocate with governments to save America’s heritage. We strive to create a cultural legacy that is as diverse as the nation itself so that all of us can take pride in our part of the American story. A recipient of the National Humanities Medal, the Trust was founded in 1949. Staff at the Washington, DC, headquarters, 13 field offices and 27 historic sites work on behalf of more than 300,000 members and supporters in all 50 states.
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http://www.SavingPlaces.org
External link for National Trust for Historic Preservation
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- Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
- Company size
- 201-500 employees
- Headquarters
- Washington, DC
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- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1949
- Specialties
- historic preservation, community revitalization, and historic site management
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600 14th Street NW
Suite 500
Washington, DC 20005, US
Employees at National Trust for Historic Preservation
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David Field
Assistant Director of Human Resources at National Trust for Historic Preservation
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Susan Gutchess
Member of the Board at Squam Lakes Conservation Society
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Pam Bowman
Senior Director, Public Lands Policy; Government Relations and Policy Department at National Trust for Historic Preservation
Updates
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Without skilled workers who know exactly how to reset a stone or repair a window, historic preservation can’t happen. The National Trust’s HOPE Crew has provided training and exposure to preservation trades to more than 860 paid participants over the past decade. Take a look at three HOPE Crew projects in Astoria, Oregon; Washington, DC; and St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands. https://ow.ly/695i50T6SXr
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In case you missed it, watch the recording of last week's dynamic webinar From Endangered Place to Community Asset: Updates on Three “11 Most Endangered” Historic Places" Hear from representatives of Harada House in Riverside, California (Listed in 2020), L.V. Hull Home and Studio in Kosciusko, Mississippi (Listed in 2023), and the Cindy Walker House in Mexia, Texas (Listed in 2024) about how these once private homes are being transformed into centers of community life, and learn from the challenges they have found along the way. https://ow.ly/iGlg50Taa7N
Video: Endangered Place to Community Asset | 11 Most Endangered Historic Places | National Trust for Historic Preservation
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Did you know that students receive discounted registration for THE national event for those who work to save, sustain, and interpret historic places—PastForward 2024, October 28-30 in New Orleans? For only $150 students gain the opportunity to network with preservation professionals from across the country, while also attending educational sessions and special programming. PastForward 2024 will also kick off a celebration of the 75th anniversary of the National Trust and will address three of our nation’s biggest challenges: Creating Climate Resilience Through Historic Preservation, Ensuring a Representative Preservation Movement, and Encouraging Historic Preservation-Based Community Development. Register today: https://ow.ly/Hu9k50SuHvE
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“I think when people talk about Robert's Temple, they only understand it as the church where Emmett Till's funeral services were held, but these members know it as the place where they grew up and want to help broaden the narrative of the church.” As preservation efforts continue at Chicago's Roberts Temple Church of God in Christ, an intentional approach is centering the voices and memories of the congregation to chart the path forward for this historic site. Initial work focused on the structure's facade while year two will focus on plans for the interior of the sanctuary through a four-part community engagement process that includes creating a collective memory bank that will inform the design and development phases of the work. https://ow.ly/w6gW50T9Qwy
More than a Time Capsule: Preserving a Living Monument at Roberts Temple Church of God in Christ | National Trust for Historic Preservation
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“I just love that this building, which has such a rich history, can be repurposed to support the community in so many different ways.” In the early 20th century Phillips Packing Company was the world’s largest producer of canned tomatoes, employing a quarter of the city of Cambridge's residents on Maryland’s rural Eastern Shore. The Packing House factory fell into disrepair after the company was sold in the 1960s, taking many precious jobs with it. Today the site is reimagined as an economic driver, providing a dynamic mixed-use space to foster community, businesses, and job creation, thanks in large part to funding support from New Markets Tax Credit and Historic Tax Credits. Read more: https://ow.ly/pgjS50T6oZM
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Swim along as we explore various pools from Historic Artists' Homes and Studios and National Trust Historic Sites around the country. These pools are works of art, sites of inspiration, and in at least one case, a lifeline. Here the water may be cool, but the history runs deep: https://ow.ly/6TzG50T2YIW
Dive Into History: 8 Iconic Pools with Timeless Appeal | National Trust for Historic Preservation
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“We modernized the building and introduced a lot of technology, but I never wanted it to get so far away from its history that people forgot it was a school.” How one couple saved a piece of local history that has ties to Black history: https://ow.ly/msV450T6lWE
Reviving a Missouri Schoolhouse With Ties to Black History | National Trust for Historic Preservation
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Join us September 12 for the National Preservation Law Conference in DC! During the day speakers will provide an in-depth look into preservation law, highlighting the most recent and influential developments while providing you with the knowledge and skills to effectively advocate for key preservation issues. This is also your chance to network with your peers, making connections to support your work throughout the year. Breaks, lunches, and an evening reception are the perfect opportunity to build these strong relationships and networks. We’ll also be celebrating the 40th anniversary of Betsy Merritt, Deputy General Counsel, at the National Trust during the conference and reception. Betsy’s continuing career achievements have greatly impacted the preservation field, and we’re excited for more to come! Continuing Legal Education credits will be available and there’s an online option if you can’t attend in person. Register today: https://ow.ly/mZCf50SeHOX
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On this day in 1916, the National Park Service was established! In celebration of the National Park Service's 108th birthday, get well off the beaten path and explore 10 of the least visited parks within the National Park system. Have you been to any of these lesser-visited public lands? https://ow.ly/Kebu50T20nX
Perfect for Explorers: 10 of America's Least-Visited National Parks | National Trust for Historic Preservation
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