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.

National Preservation Awards A Life in Service to Preservation
We're Saving Places Preservation Month 2025
National Preservation Awards A Dome Above the Rest: How a Historic Icon in Mobile, Alabama Found New Purpose
African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund "We Are All Golden People."
Backing Historic Small Restaurants 5 Maui Restaurants Begin a New Chapter
Preservation Magazine A Chance to Heal: The Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument Reflects the Alabama City’s Turbulent Past
Preservation Magazine President's Note: Shared Ideals
Backing Historic Small Restaurants Three Tasty Treats at The Hungarian Pastry Shop
Preservation Magazine How a Colorado Town Purchased and Preserved a Historic Mining Landscape
Preservation Magazine Next Stop, Mexicantown: A Historic Detroit Neighborhood Prepares for Change
HOPE Crew HOPE Crew: Fostering the Next Generation of Preservationists
11 Most Endangered Historic Places Documenting San Antonio’s Alazán-Apache Courts

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