National Trust for Historic Preservation

Early bird deadline approaching for THE national event for those who work to save, sustain, and interpret historic places—PastForward 2024, October 28-30 in New Orleans. Rates increase after September 23, and you’ll want to register today not only for savings but before popular New Orleans area Field Studies sell out! PastForward 2024 will kick off a celebration of the 75th anniversary of the National Trust and will address three of our nation’s biggest challenges: Creating Climate Resilience Through Historic Preservation, Ensuring a Representative Preservation Movement, and Encouraging Historic Preservation-Based Community Development. Learn more about this year’s theme, sessions, and details on how to register at https://ow.ly/Hu9k50SuHvE

This Friday the Thirteenth, imagine kayaking the tranquil waters of a secluded cove on the lower Potomac River only to be confronted with rusted iron ribs protruding from the water and leading to the ghostly outline of a ship just below the surface. This is the Ghost Fleet of the Potomac, the largest and most varied collection of historic shipwrecks in the Western Hemisphere, spanning over three centuries of American shipbuilding and comprising approximately 200 vessels. Why did so many shipwrecks end up here? And how did those vessels unexpectedly become an ecological sanctuary? Uncover the mystery: https://ow.ly/46Pq50Q1bBq

“One of the beautiful things about the model is that folks who are lower income, hard-working, and can't afford to go out to a nice restaurant, can come to Gather55 to celebrate their wedding anniversary or their child's graduation, or just enjoy a special evening—something we all deserve.”? 2023 Backing Historic Small Restaurant grantee Gather 55 is Connecticut's first pay-what-you-can restaurant. The model addresses food insecurity with an innovative approach that allows patrons the opportunity to pay for their meals by contributing financially or volunteering their time. Discover how Gather 55's red brick industrial building has become a community favorite and how celebrity chefs have contributed to the menu: https://lnkd.in/dsQB7tV4

Last week, an exciting new?plan?was unveiled that could lead to revitalization of Milwaukee’s?Mitchell Park Domes, a site featured on the 2016 list of?America’s 11 Most Endangered Historic Places. The Domes Reimagined plan is a partnership between the?Friends of the Domes, Milwaukee County Parks, and Madison-based real estate developer The Alexander Company and if implemented, would result in full rehabilitation of the three Domes. https://ow.ly/3LIz50Tj0vL

We are now accepting nominations for the 2025 list of America’s 11 Most Endangered Historic Places! Since 1988, the National Trust has used its list of America's 11 Most Endangered Historic Places to raise awareness about the threats facing some of our nation's greatest treasures. The list, which has identified more than 350 sites to date, has been so successful in galvanizing preservation efforts that only a handful of these sites have been lost. As part of the National Trust’s continued commitment to telling the full American story, we particularly invite nominations for historic places that highlight a unique or overlooked aspect of American history and that expand our understanding of our shared national heritage. The deadline to submit a nomination is October 8, 2024. Review the guidelines and nominate an endangered site today: https://ow.ly/ysbo50TfKJr

Challenges associated with insuring both commercial and residential historic properties have become increasingly more difficult. In July 2024 the National Trust hosted a webinar with key leaders from the insurance, non-profit, and state historic preservation regulatory sectors to talk about what you need to know about the state of the insurance industry today, what is driving up costs, and what you may be able to do about it. Watch the webinar recording and read a Q&A comprised of questions that we weren't able to answer during the session. https://ow.ly/bCbK50Tabjv

History enthusiasts will delight in discovering the stories of Lewes, Delaware’s “First Town in the First State.” Nestled in Sussex County, this charming town offers myriad historical experiences, from pre-Revolutionary times to today. Discover its rich heritage through a WWII bunker, a caboose, two lighthouses, a lifesaving station, a lightship, historic homes, and a Dutch heritage replica of the City Hall of Hoorn, Netherlands. Dive into Lewes' maritime, railroad, and military past, and experience a unique journey through time: https://ow.ly/KwIt50Tfi45

The National Trust's annual PastForward Conference will take place in New Orleans this October and will serve as the launch of a yearlong celebration of our 75th anniversary! Get ready for a journey through PastForward’s rich history, dynamic programming, and the vibrant culture of our host city! https://ow.ly/ucvM50ThIl4

Funding is available for your preservation projects! The National Trust Preservation Funds provide grants up to $5,000 in support of preservation planning and educational projects. The next deadline for the National Trust Preservation Funds is October 1. Lear more and apply today: https://ow.ly/E20250TecCu

Get to know your 2024 National Preservation Awards jury panel! The National Trust appreciates all the time and effort our jurors put into evaluating the applicants for the six categories that are awarded during the PastForward conference, this year October 28-30 in New Orleans.? The National Trust invites jurors to participate in this process from different disciplines and areas of focus for diverse and unique perspectives when reviewing the applicants. We know it is a challenging task as we receive so many amazing applications from across the country.?? This year’s jurors represent national foundations, historic preservation offices, statewide organizations, federal agencies, nonprofit entities, and corporations. Learn more about the 2024 jurors and find out how you can stay in the know about when the recipients are announced!? https://ow.ly/i96k50T6xBS