Historical Societies & Related Activities

+context

Organizations and initiatives aiding in the preservation of historic sites, buildings, etc.

+resources and best practices

+background

Click here to read about the history of historic preservation from Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Historic_preservation#History Amy Sample Ward

Click here to read about the economic benefits of historical preservation from the Washington Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation: http://www.dahp.wa.gov/pages/HistoricSites/EconomicDevelopmentStudy.htm Amy Sample Ward

+definitions

Historic Preservation is the act of maintaining and repairing existing historic materials and the retention of a property's form as it has evolved over time. When considering the United States Department of Interior's interpretation: "Preservation calls for the existing form, materials, features, and detailing of a property to be retained and preserved. This may include preliminary measures to protect and stabilize it prior to undertaking other work--or protection and stabilization may be an end in itself, for example, in an archeological project".[1] Historic Preservation is a vital tool in the effort to save historic buildings and locales. It helps maintain a communities historical roots and provides various educational opportunites. - Wikipedia at: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Historic_preservation Amy Sample Ward

+best practices

National Governor's Association
Click here for a best practices issues brief on the value of historic preservation: http://www.nga.org

Amy Sample Ward

+lessons learned

From American Historical Association: Comprehensive list of resources for public historians, mostly academic but also useful to community historical preservation efforts:

http://www.historians.org/info/public.cfm

+standards in field

National Parks and Recreation - Archeology and Historic Preservation
Click here to read the Secretary of the Interior's Standards and Guidelines for historic preservation: http://www.cr.nps.gov/local-law/arch_stnds_0.htm

Amy Sample Ward

+other

Preservation Directory
Click here to search the historic preservation and cultural resource management database: http://www.preservationdirectory.com/HistoricalPreservation/Home.aspx

Historic Preservation Learning Portal
Click here to for access to cultural resources information: http://www.historicpreservation.gov/NPS_Portal/user/home/home.jsp

Historical Gazette
"True Stories of the American West, Acts of Bravery, Mean Deeds, Pioneer Struggles, Gold Seekers, Indian Battles, Railroad Barons. . ."

http://www.aracnet.com/~histgaz/

Amy Sample Ward