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National Trust for Historic Preservation:
The National Trust for Historic Preservation provides leadership, education and advocacy to save America's diverse historic places and revitalize our communities. Chartered by Congress in 1949, this is a nonprofit organization with 200,000 members. The site features exciting historic travel destinations, old house fix-up tips, news, shopping ideas, and much more.
Advisory Council on Historic Preservation:
The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation is an independent Federal agency that promotes the preservation, enhancement, and productive use of our Nation's historic resources and advises the President and Congress on national historic preservation policy.
Save Our History:
The History Channel ® created the Save Our History initiative to support local history education and historic preservation in communities across the country. The initiative includes the Save Our History Grant Program which funds partnerships between local history organizations and schools on community preservation projects, free educational resources for elementary, middle, and high school teachers interested in making local history and preservation a component of their curriculum, and cash prizes and scholarships for teachers and students who demonstrate an exceptional commitment to local history education and preservation.
National Organizations
Historic Building Inspectors Association - Members of the Historic Building Inspectors Assoc. have specific experience evaluating historic properties, have an understanding of historic preservation standards and encourage preservation through education.
The Victorian Society In America - The Victorian Society In America is the only national non-profit organization committed to historic preservation, protection, understanding, education, and enjoyment of our nineteenth century heritage.
Historic Homes Foundation, Inc. - A non-profit corporation chartered in 1957 for the purpose of purchasing, preserving and displaying historic buildings and their collections, as well as for furthering the advancement of education, culture and the arts in Kentucky. Three historic houses – Farmington , the Thomas Edison House and Whitehall – are presently owned and managed by the Foundation.
Preserve and Protect - A not-for-profit corporation providing space on the World Wide Web for Historic Preservation and Environmental Protection Organizations.
Heritage Preservation - For over a quarter century, Heritage Preservation has been working to ensure the preservation of America's collections for present and future generations. We are the nation's leading nonprofit advocate for the proper care of all our cultural heritage--works of art, books and archives, documents and photographs, architecture, monuments, natural science specimens, and family heirlooms.
National Alliance of Preservation Commissions - The NAPC is the only organization devoted solely to representing the nation's preservation design review commissions. NAPC provides technical support and manages an information network to help local commissions accomplishing their preservation objectives. The Alliance also serves as an advocate at federal, state and local levels of government to promote policies and programs that support preservation commission efforts.
National Register of Historic Places - The National Register of Historic Places is the Nation's official list of cultural resources worthy of preservation. Authorized under the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, the National Register is part of a national program to coordinate and support public and private efforts to identify, evaluate, and protect our historic and archeological resources. Properties listed in the Register include districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects that are significant in American history, architecture, archeology, engineering, and culture. The National Register is administered by the National Park Service, which is part of the U.S. Department of the Interior.
Preservation Trades Network - PTN was conceived in 1995 at an Association for Preservation Technology (APT) conference roundtable strategy session in Washington, DC. At the time, representatives of the preservation trades felt it important for the preservation trades to be recognized as a valued member of preservation project teams. To do this, the preservation trades took action to build a community of like-minded individuals who share knowledge of the process of historic preservation as it occurs in the field. PTN was formed to provide a focus on and support of the sharing of the preservation trade's knowledge of the physical process of preservation, of how to shape and work historic materials. From this beginning PTN became a Task Force of APT.
PreserveNet - PreserveNet is designed to provide preservationists with a comprehensive database of regularly updated internet resources and current professional opportunities. Established in 1994 by Cornell University's Michael Tomlan and Bob Pick, PreserveNet was the result of a collaborative effort by preservation students of various universities interested in providing preservation information in what was then a new and exciting arena, the internet. Updated and expanded in 2001, PreserveNet continues to utilize the many internet resources of various preservation organizations and maintains a current listing of professional and educational opportunities.
Local Organizations
AlabamaAlaskaDivision of Parks, Office of History and Archeology ArizonaArkansasArkansas Historic Preservation Program Historic Preservation Alliance of Arkansas CaliforniaOffice of Historic Preservation - Department Of Parks and Recreation The Victorian Preservation Association of Santa Clara Valley - A non-profit group of homeowners located in the Santa Clara Valley interested in preserving old homes. The Old Escondido Historic District - From tiny bungalows to magnificent Victorian homes, the Old Escondido Historic District contains the majority of Escondido's historic resources. It is a wonderful place to walk or tour by car. ColoradoConnecticutConnecticut Historical Commission Connecticut Trust for Historic Preservation - The Connecticut Trust for Historic Preservation is nonprofit statewide membership organization established in 1975. Working with local preservation groups and individuals as well as with statewide organizations, it encourages, advocates and facilitates historic preservation throughout Connecticut. DelawareDelaware State Historic Preservation Office District of ColumbiaState Historic Preservation Office FloridaDept. of State, Office of Cultural and Historical Programs GeorgiaState Historic Preservation Office - Historic Preservation Division The Georgia Trust - The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation promotes an appreciation of Georgia’s diverse historic resources and provides for their protection and use to reclaim, restore and revitalize the state’s historic places and communities. HawaiiDepartment Of Land and Natural Resources IdahoIdaho State Historical Society IllinoisIllinois Illinois Historic Preservation Agency Landmarks Preservation Council of Illinois Historic Chicago Bungalow Association - The Historic Chicago Bungalow Association and the City of Chicago provides the resources necessary to ensure that the city's approximately 80,000 Chicago bungalows remain a housing choice for families through the Historic Chicago Bungalow Initiative. IowaState Historical Society of Iowa KansasKansas State Historical Society Kansas City Bungalow Club - The Kansas City Bungalow Club is an advocacy, educational and social organization dedicated to promoting the restoration and preservation of all types of bungalows in the Kansas City area. KentuckyOld Louisville Guide - Old Louisville National Historic Preservation District America's Victorian Treasure. The Old Louisville Guide has everything about historic preservation in Louisville, Kentucky. Complete with events, museum info, library info, walking tour schedules, and historic property features, this site is a must see. Kentucky Trust for Historic Preservation - An independent, non-profit 501(c) (3), bricks and mortar organization, which uses hands-on approaches to save Kentucky's endangered buildings and sites. LouisianaLouisiana State Parks and Historical Sites MaineMaine Historic Preservation Commission Greater Portland Landmarks, Inc. - Greater Portland Landmarks promotes preservation and revitalization of historic buildings, neighborhoods, and landscapes and encourages high-quality new architecture to enhance the livability and economic vitality of Portland and surrounding communities. We house the Frances Peabody Research Library, and we restored and run the Portland Observatory Museum, a National Historic Landmark and the last remaining maritime signal tower in the country (1807). MarylandPreservation Maryland - Preservation Maryland is dedicated to preserving Maryland's historic buildings, neighborhoods, landscapes and archaeological sites through education, outreach, and advocacy. Peerless Rockville - Peerless Rockville is an award-winning nonprofit, community-based organization founded in 1974 to preserve buildings, objects and information important to Rockville's heritage. Peerless Rockville advances its goals through education, example, advocacy, and community involvement. MassachusettsMassachusetts Historical Commission MichiganMinnesotaMississippiMississippi Department of Archives and History MissouriMissouri State Historic Preservation Office MontanaNebraskaNebraska State Historical Society Nevada |
New HampshireNew Hampshire Division of Historical Resources New JerseyNew Jersey Deparment of Environmental Protection Bergen County Historical Society - The Bergen County Historical Society, was founded in 1902 to develop public appreciation for Bergen County's remarkable history, especially through the preservation and study of its material culture. We are the only historical association to focus on the Bergen County, NJ as a whole, from its prehistory to the present day. The Steuben House, Campbell-Christie House and Demarest House are landmarks of Bergen Dutch sandstone architecture, popularly called "Dutch Colonial" and frequently seen and admired throughout northern NJ. The Steuben House still stands on its original site. New MexicoNew Mexico Historic Preservation Division New Mexico Heritage Preservation Alliance - Founded in 1995,The New Mexico Heritage Preservation Alliance exists to protect, preserve, advocate, and promote awareness and respect for all that is culturally significant and distinctive about New Mexico. In addition to the Most Endangered Places program, services include the Night Sky program, the annual statewide preservation conference, and information clearinghouse for preservation issues and news alerts. New YorkNew York State Parks Historic Preservation Division Aurora Coalition, Inc. - We are an upstate New York grass-roots historic community preservation organization. North CarolinaNorth Carolina State Historic Preservation Office Charlotte-Mecklenburg Historic Landmarks Commission Elizabeth Neighborhood Community Association Historic Oakwood - Historic Oakwood is listed in the National Register of Historic Places and remains the only intact 19th century neighborhood in Raleigh, NC. It is a key tourist attraction and it is home to hundreds of lovingly restored Victorian, Queen Anne, Colonial and Arts & Crafts style homes. Historic Preservation Society of Durham North DakotaState Historical Society of North Dakota OhioOhio Historic Preservation Office OklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaPennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission Young Preservationists Association of Pittsburgh - Incorporated in 2002, the YPA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit comprised of dynamic preservation leaders throughout the region organized to ignite a new historic preservation movement in southwestern Pennsylvania. Rhode IslandRhode Island Historical Preservation & Heritage Commission South CarolinaSouth Carolina Department of Archives and History Hampton Heights Neighborhood Association South DakotaSouth Dakota State Historical Society TennesseeTennessee Historical Commission TexasGreater Houston Preservation Alliance - Greater Houston Preservation Alliance (GHPA) promotes the preservation and appreciation of Houston's architectural and cultural historic resources through education, advocacy and committed action, thereby creating economic value, developing a stronger sense of community, and improving the quality of life for all Houstonians. Historic Houston - Historic Houston is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit dedicated to preservation and conservation of Houston's architecture and architectural resources through research, education, and advocacy for sustainable design. Historic Houston operates a salvage warehouse open to the public to facilitate the renovation and restoration of historic structures and has moved 24 historic homes to prevent demolition. Preservation Texas - We are the only Texas statewide nonprofit preservation organization, a partner of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. UtahVermontVermont Division for Historic Preservation The Preservation Trust of Vermont - The Preservation Trust of Vermont is a charitable, nonprofit organization founded in 1980 to initiate, stimulate and assist local and statewide efforts to preserve and use Vermont's rich collection of historic, architectural cultural and community resources. VirginiaVirginia Department of Historic Resources APVA Preservation Virginia - Through the Historic Property Revolving Fund, the APVA Preservation Virginia helps protect and preserve publicly significant historic properties in Virginia by using options to purchase, direct acquisition, or deed of gift to acquire threatened or endangered properties. Landmark Resource Center - Offering resources to the community to acquire, retsore and maintain historic structures in Historic Petersburg, Virginia. Shenandoah Valley Rural Heritage Foundation - SVRHF is a non-profit organization formed to preserve, protect and utilize the historic resources in rural areas of the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. We do this through advocacy, education and "hands-on" restoration. We offer restoration education programs throught Valley Vocational Technical Center in Fishersville and an annual weekend Restoration Institute. WashingtonWashington Office of Archaeology and Historic Preservation West VirginiaWest Virginia Division of Culture and History WisconsinThe Wisconsin Historical Society Wyoming |