Historic & Cultural Preservation News

2026 Nominations Open for The Nashville Nine
Since 2009, The Nashville Nine has been one of Nashville’s most visible preservation tools: an annual list of historic local…
National Park Service Announces Planned Interment of Civil War Soldier Recovered at Manassas National Battlefield Park
WASHINGTON – More than 160 years after he likely fought in the Second Battle of Manassas, a young Union soldier…
TAKE ACTION! Protect Your Voice
If a place was important in your community, wouldn’t you want a voice in decisions that impact it? The Advisory…
Join the Fight to Save the National Historic Preservation Act (Cultural Heritage Partners)
We currently face the most serious threat the National Historic Preservation Act has faced in its 60-year history. On July 24, the…
The Nashville Nine: 2026 Nominations Now Open
The Nashville Nine—formerly Historic Nashville, Inc.’s annual list of at‑risk historic places—is now carried forward under the Preserve Nashville umbrella,…
Providence Preservation Society Now Offering Weekly Window Restoration Open Studio
Open Studio: Window Restoration Bring your own window project and join us! September Open Studio Hours: Every Wednesday from 5pm…
Apply Today: Preserving Black Churches
As the oldest institutions created and controlled by African Americans, historically Black churches are a living testament to the achievements…
Call for Roundtable Papers – SAH 2027 Annual International Conference
The Society of Architectural Historians (SAH) is accepting abstracts for Roundtable Panelists at the 80th Annual International Conference in Chicago,…
Historic Preservation Caucus Expands Leadership Team to Include Bipartisan Vice-Chairs
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Preservation Action is excited to announce that the Congressional Historic Preservation Caucus is expanding its bipartisan leadership…
Applications Open for 2027 SAH Publication Awards, Award for Film and Video
The Society of Architectural Historians (SAH) is now accepting submissions for the 2027 SAH Publication Awards and SAH Award for…
Preservation New Jersey Launches Statewide Heritage Tourism Program to Strengthen Historic Sites Through 2033
Preservation New Jersey (PNJ) is pleased to announce the launch of its new Heritage Tourism Workshop Series, a comprehensive seven-part…
ACHP’s Vote Guts Preservation in the U.S. — Here’s How We Fight Back
Last Friday, the Administration-controlled Advisory Council for Historic Preservation (ACHP) voted to approve sweeping changes to Section 106 of the…
Federal Law Protecting Historic Places Threatened
Last week an alarm sounded across the country’s historic preservation community. It is ironic that in 2026, the year we…
Advocacy Alert!
On Friday, July 17, the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) released proposed revisions to the regulations governing Section 106…
Altadena’s Highlands Neighborhood is Officially a Historic District
After over 8 years of advocacy, the Altadena portion of the Historic Highlands neighborhood is now officially L.A. County’s first…
The Cinerama Dome Returns
One of Los Angeles’ most beloved landmarks is set to welcome moviegoers once again. Sony Pictures Entertainment and Alamo Drafthouse…
Proposed NJ Tax Credit for Historic Home Rehabilitation
New Jersey homeowners may soon have a new financial incentive to restore and preserve historic homes. The proposed Homeowners’ Historic…
Protect the Public’s Voice in Historic Preservation
Protect the Public’s Voice in Historic Preservation Many of you may have seen recent news about proposed changes to Section…
East Potomac Park: Golf Links Redesign
The Trump Administration has officially announced a major redesign proposal by Fazio Design to transform the century-old municipal golf property…
Now Accepting Nominations: 2026 Historic Preservation Awards
Preservation New Jersey is pleased to announce that nominations are now open for the 2026 Historic Preservation Awards! Each year,…
Participate in Architects in Schools, a Free Design Program for Oregon Classrooms
Are you passionate about supporting the next generation of creative thinkers and problem solvers? We invite you to join us…
Advance Your Career: Apply for AFO Fellowships
Are you a design or building professional contributing to Oregon’s built environment? Explore our two unique fellowship opportunities to advance…
The 2026 Inside Downtown Tour Needs Your Help
Greetings past and present Landmark Society Volunteers, We are excited for our 2026 Inside Downtown Tour taking place Saturday &…
A Call to Action from the Art Deco Society of New York
The Art Deco Society of New York is asking for your immediate help in protecting the historic places that define our…