People Saving Places Stories
The preservation movement started as a grassroots effort driven by concerned citizens who embraced America’s heritage in a direct and personally meaningful way. That tradition continues in full force today, with Americans connecting in new and innovative ways to the places they love. Learn more about their projects in the stories below.
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Preservation Leadership Forum Addressing the Future of Preservation with The Relevancy Project -
Preservation Magazine A Rhode Island Couple Transforms a Rundown Millhouse Into Their Dream House -
African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund Anasa Troutman and the Future of Historic Clayborn Temple -
African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund Community Engagement: Preservation Organizations and Saving Black History -
African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund Strength Amidst Oppression: Photographing Black History and Life in Pittsburgh and Philadelphia -
Preservation Leadership Forum A Community-Driven Effort: Creating Affordable Housing through Preservation in Anacostia -
Investing in Preservation’s Future Looking to the Future with Latinos in Heritage Conservation -
Investing in Preservation’s Future After the Theme Study: Preserving LGBTQ Historic Spaces -
Where Women Made History People Saving Places at the National Trust -
Investing in Preservation’s Future How "A Simple Act of Sleeping" Grounds The Slave Dwelling Project -
Investing in Preservation’s Future The National Votes for Women Trail Leads To Success
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