Pop Culture Stories

Preservation pops up in the most unexpected places—in films, plays, music videos, books, and more. In these stories below, we spotlight the moments where saving places takes center stage in popular imagination.

Reel Places The Midwest Town That Designs Above Its Weight
National Treasures The Truth Behind the TV Show "Manhattan": Part I
This Pair of Historic Homes Was the Birthplace for the "Betsy-Tacy" Books
African-American History "Around and Around": St. Louis Community Hopes to Restore Chuck Berry's House
Reel Places "Timeless" Finds Historical Truths Via Time Travel
Four Must-Visit Bookstores For History Buffs
Reel Places The Story Of The Pittsburgh Neighborhood That Inspired "Fences"
Reel Places The Historic Places Behind 2017's Oscar-Nominated Films
Reel Places Behind The Scenes Of The Historic Town Where "The Walking Dead" Is Filmed
Historic Bars Buffalo Trace Distillery Uncovers "Bourbon Pompeii"
African-American History A Look at Langley Research Center, Where the Women of "Hidden Figures" Worked
Reel Places 10 Iconic Movie Sets Starring The Antiquities Act

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