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 Reflections on A Legacy of Preservation in North Carolina
Preservation Magazine Fare Share: Take a Look Inside These Historic Small Restaurants
Preservation Magazine Home Turf: Restoring an Iconic Hub for Black Musicians in Asbury Park, New Jersey
Preservation Magazine River Street Review: Boise, Idaho, Preservationists Spotlight A Local Neighborhood's Multicultural Past
Preservation Magazine Victorian Dream: Laura and Mike Brosius Meet Their Longtime Goal of Restoring A Historic House in Astoria, Oregon
National Fund for Sacred Places Restoring Finials at Washington National Cathedral: A Conversation with Iris Howe
Preservation Leadership Forum 9 Preservationists Share Their Resolutions for 2024
Backing Historic Small Restaurants The Mitla Cafe: Serving the San Bernardino Community for Generations
Telling the Full American Story Stewarding Native American Stories: A Conversation with Blue Tarpalechee
Preservation Magazine Chef Tammy Wong on Keeping Up Her Minneapolis Restaurant
Climate & Culture Building New Partnerships with Future Climate Leaders
Grant Programs 2022 Moe Fund Recipients Address Key Preservation Challenges

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