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The Internet can be a great resource for those looking for more
information about historic preservation, whether researching their
historic house, seeking assistance with a neighborhood initiative,
or looking to get involved in state or nationwide programs. The
following links represent some of the most established assistance
programs and advocacy groups. Remember that your local historic
commission can be an invaluable resource and a gateway to the rest
of the preservation community. |
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Heritage Preservation |
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"Heritage
Preservation is working to save the objects that embody our history,
partnering with conservators, museums, civic groups, and concerned
individuals across the nation who care about preserving pieces of
our shared and individual pasts." |
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National Center for Preservation Technology and Training |
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"NCPTT advances the application
of science and technology to historic preservation. Working in the
fields of archeology, architecture, landscape architecture and
materials conservation, the Center accomplishes its mission through
training, education, research, technology transfer and
partnerships." |
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National Park Service |
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"National Park Service
archeologists, architects, curators, historians, and other cultural
resource professionals work in America's nearly 400 national parks
to preserve, protect, and share the history of this land and its
people." |
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National Register of Historic Places |
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"Authorized under the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, the National Register is part of a national program to coordinate and support public and private efforts to identify, evaluate, and protect our historic and archeological resources." |
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National Trust for Historic Preservation |
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"For more than 50 years, the National Trust has been helping people
protect the irreplaceable. A private nonprofit organization with
more than a quarter million members, the National Trust is the
leader of the vigorous preservation movement that is saving the best
of our past for the future." |
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