The Kennett Underground Railroad Center has been awarded $50,000 for the Fussell House from the African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund, of the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
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Have you ever considered the profound impact of preserving history for future generations? 🕰️ As a passionate Rotarian and the Grant Chair for my club, I've been deeply involved in a project that's close to my heart. We're on a mission to help the Elizabethtown Historical Society with much-needed repairs to their building—a cornerstone of our community's heritage. The wear and tear of time don't just affect us individually; they also touch the places that hold our collective memories. The Elizabethtown Historical Society has been a custodian of our past, but now it's our turn to ensure its future. Writing a district grant proposal is more than just a formal request for funds. It's a narrative that weaves together the importance of history, the urgency of preservation, and the community's role in safeguarding our shared stories. Here are some key points I'm considering for the proposal: 1. The significance of the historical society to our community. 2. The specific repairs needed and their costs. 3. The long-term benefits of preserving the building for educational and cultural enrichment. I believe that by supporting these repairs, we're not just fixing a structure; we're restoring a treasure trove of knowledge and a beacon for community engagement. If you've been involved in similar projects or have insights to share, I'd love to hear your experiences. Your input could be invaluable in strengthening our proposal and ensuring the success of this endeavor. Let's come together to protect the legacies that shape our identity. Like this post, share your thoughts, or tag someone who understands the importance of preserving our history. Your engagement can make a real difference! #Preservation #CommunityImpact #RotaryProjects
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Passing along a grant specifically for preservation projects in small towns with populations of 10,000 or less. Grants from the Hart Family Fund for Small Towns are intended to encourage preservation at the local level by providing seed money for preservation projects in small towns with populations of 10,000 or less. These grants help stimulate public discussion, enable local groups to gain the technical expertise needed for particular projects, introduce the public to preservation concepts and techniques, and encourage financial participation by the private sector. Grants from the Hart Family Fund for Small Towns generally range from $2,500 to $15,000. The selection process is very competitive.
Calling all preservationists in small towns! The Hart Family Fund from the National Trust provides grants up to $15,000 for preservation projects in towns with populations of 10,000 or less. These grants help stimulate public discussion, enable local groups to gain the technical expertise needed for particular projects, introduce the public to preservation concepts and techniques, and encourage financial participation by the private sector. Applications are due May 1: https://ow.ly/z14c50RbO5T Photo courtesy Martha's Vineyard Historical Preservation Society West Tisbury Grange Hall
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**👪 Looking to preserve your estate for future generations?** Discover the benefits of our comprehensive estate preservation strategies and how they can help maintain your family’s legacy. #EstatePreservation #LegacyPlanning #EstatePerformance
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Spikes in rent, unaffordable and unlivable housing, small businesses shutting down, evictions by developers: urban dwellers are facing a housing crisis across major cities in North America. In response, there has been a growing grassroots movement of tenant and working class communities coming together to take land off the speculative real estate market and reserve it for community benefit. This February, join Chiyi T., a leader in the Community Land Trust movement, for the what, why, and how of community land trusts in this online course. This is an ideal course for anyone with curiosity for alternatives to our current housing and real estate system. This course includes an introduction to: - property and land ownership issues, including colonial private property relations - anti-capitalist approaches to land and participatory models of land use - case studies of Indigenous-led, Black-led, and Chinatown community land trusts in North America - debates, case studies, theoretical literature, and practical tools concerning the CLT movement in North America Saturdays February 3, 10, 17, 24 Time: 12pm - 1:30pm ET on Zoom For more details: https://shorturl.at/anDFZ *Fully-funded spots available*
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NPS Grant opportunity! These historic revitalization grants do not require matching funds! Eligible properties must be listed in the National Register of Historic Places or determined eligible for listing at the National, State, or local level of significance and located within rural (non-urban) communities with populations less than 50,000.
The National Park Service's Paul Bruhn Historic Revitalization Grants Program is now accepting applications. The program supports subgrant programs that enable the rehabilitation of historic properties and rehabilitate, protect, and foster economic development of rural communities. This program funds preservation projects for historic sites, including architectural and engineering services and physical building preservation through subgrants to communities determined rural by the US Bureau of the Census. The program is funded by the Historic Preservation Fund (HPF) and is administered by the NPS. Congress has appropriated $12.5 million for the program for FY2023. Applications are due March 19, 2024. https://lnkd.in/gkGbJ2X2
Paul Bruhn Historic Revitalization Grants Opportunity (U.S. National Park Service)
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The National Park Service (NPS) today announced $25.7 million in Save America’s Treasures grants to fund 59 projects that will preserve nationally significant sites and historic collections in 26 states and the District of Columbia. “The Save America’s Treasures program began 25 years ago and continues to enable communities across the United States to preserve and conserve their nationally significant historic properties and collections,” said National Park Service Director Chuck Sams. “It’s fitting to celebrate this milestone anniversary through a wide range of projects that help to pass the full history of America and its people down to future generations.” Since 1999, the Save America’s Treasures program has provided over $405 million from the Historic Preservation Fund (HPF) to more than 1,400 projects to provide preservation and conservation work on nationally significant collections, artifacts, structures, and sites. Previous awards have gone toward restoring the Park Inn Hotel, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright; the USS Intrepid, an Essex class carrier on display in Manhattan; and the Saturn V Launch Vehicle, a three-stage rocket designed for a lunar landing mission. Today’s award of $25,705,000 will be matched by almost $50 million in private and public investment. NPS partners with the National Endowment for the Arts, National Endowment for the Humanities, and the Institute for Museum and Library Services to award the grants. Established in 1977, the HPF has provided more than $2 billion in historic preservation grants to states, Tribes, local governments, and non-profit organizations. Administered by NPS, HPF grant funds are appropriated by Congress annually to support a variety of historic preservation projects to help preserve the nation’s cultural and historic resources. The HPF, which uses revenue from federal offshore oil and gas leases, supports a broad range of preservation projects without expending tax dollars. The intent behind the HPF is to mitigate the loss of nonrenewable resources through the preservation of other irreplaceable resources. Applications for next year’s round of the Save America's Treasures Grant Program will open in the fall of 2024. $25.5 million in funding will be available. https://lnkd.in/giVj_Vh4
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📢 We're taking action! AHSS has officially reached out to Stirling Council regarding the recent demolition of the George Christie Memorial Clock in Allan Park. As advocates for historic buildings, we're deeply concerned about the loss of this listed landmark within the King's Park Conservation Area. We're seeking answers from the council: ❓ Why wasn't a secure barrier erected around the clock tower to assess structural issues before demolition? ❓ Was Historic Environment Scotland's heritage management team consulted? ❓ What measures are in place to prevent such mismanagement in the future? ❓ Have original materials been preserved for stone matching? ❓ Are original drawings accessible for the rebuilding process? ❓Is an appropriately skilled team in place for the rebuilding? Stirling Council have responded and provided the report which was presented to Council on 5 October 2023 and Special Audit Committee on 23 November 2023. Scroll to page 236: https://lnkd.in/evQzNeN2 Stay tuned for updates as we work to address this issue and ensure the preservation of Stirling's heritage. #AHSS #StirlingCouncil #HeritagePreservation #SpeakingforScotlandsBuildings
Christie Memorial Clock, Stirling. Dismantling!
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More than 100,000 acres of public land in Colorado are corner-locked - inaccessible to the public due to a checkerboard pattern of land ownership. 🏁 ❌ While these areas do come up against other public lands areas at each of the four corners, the legality of “corner cross” to access it is legally contested. After Four hunters crossed private airspace to access a public land plot, the billionaire ranch owner sued them for $7 million in damages by undermining the “exclusivity” of the ranch. 🧑🏼⚖️ 🥾 The case is now being appealed to the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals, whose decision will create precedent across multiple western states. That’s why we are focusing on unlocking access to corner-locked land as one of our 2025 Policy Priorities. Learn more about this complex land access issue in our new article.👇🏼 https://zurl.co/mwad #CornerCrossing #LandAccess #COpolicy #COleg
Unlocking Colorado's Corner-Locked Public Land: The Legality of Corner Crossing | The Next Summit: A Mountain Blog
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On this #InternationalDayOfForests, let's shine a light on Scotland's ghost woodlands – ancient treasures slipping away from us. 🌳 Ghost woodlands were once Scotland’s most precious ancient woodlands, thriving across spectacular landscapes and gloriously rich in wildlife. 🌳 Today, these relics of former woods can be still be found standing alone or part of Scotland’s rainforests and in montane woodlands as silent witnesses to their former glory. 🌳 Our pioneering efforts have already saved several ghost woodlands over the past three years, but many more are on the brink of extinction. 🌳 Through our Future Woodlands Fund, land managers and farmers can apply for funding support and generate carbon credits through the restoration of ghost woodlands. Find out more about our ghost woodlands funding programme by visiting our website: https://ow.ly/ig4950QYNfB #IntlForestDay #AncientWoodlands #WoodlandRestoration #FutureWoodlandsFund #GhostWoods
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JOIN US TODAY at the Cultural Heritage Stewardship Plan OPEN HOUSE! The City is hosting two community open houses TODAY, February 28, details below: - Main Public Library, Basement Auditorium, 11:00am – 1:00pm, 101 E Franklin St - Hickory Hill Community Center, 5:00pm - 7:00pm, 3000 E Belt Blvd Attend an open house and share your thoughts on preservation! This plan is meant to augment our City’s existing policies, ordinances, & programs in alignment with Richmond 300: A Guide for Growth and will be publicly shared this summer – make sure your voice is heard! Learn more here. Earlier this month, Commonwealth Preservation Group (CPG) virtually presented analysis of the Cultural Heritage Stewardship Plan (CHSP) survey responses (formerly known as the Cultural Resources Management Plan) from the Richmond community. Key takeaways show that Richmonders value character and culture, not just physical buildings; that development is perceived as the greatest threat to our cultural heritage; and equity and inclusion are a crucial part of the process. The survey results call for protections of our historic resources that are not cost-prohibitive, and recognize that the relationship between affordable housing, growth, and preservation are complex. CPG was hired by Virginia Department of Historic Resources (VDHR) and the City of Richmond (the City) to develop this plan, and have been working closely with Historic Richmond throughout the process. #Preservation #PreservationMatters #RVA #RVAhistory #Richmond #planning #Zoning #Sustainability
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