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 Magazine New Englander Saves 1870s-Era "Stag Lighthouse" -
Preservation Leadership Forum Why Do Old Places Matter? -
Preservation Tips and Tools 6 Tips to Get Your Friends Involved in Your Preservation Project -
African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund Brink Award Winner Gives New Life to a Forgotten Piece of Richmond’s Past -
America's Eroding Edges A Continual State of Emergency -
America's Eroding Edges The Disappearing Tradition of Whale Hunting in Point Hope, Alaska -
Preservation Leadership Forum The Loss—and Law—That Gave Life to the Modern Preservation Movement
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