Tag Archives: Historic Preservation

Women & Preservation: A Chat with Stephanie Huffman about Saving Family History

Posted on March 25, 2021 by Sarah Kay Bierle

Part of a Series There are many types of historic preservation, beyond saving battlefields. One preservation effort is researching and keeping artifacts and documents. Many times this is done professionally by museums and archives. Other times private collectors save and … Continue reading →

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Saving History Saturday: Freedom Colonies in Texas

Posted on February 6, 2021 by Sarah Kay Bierle

When the Civil War ended in 1865, approximately 250,000 formerly enslaved people in the state of Texas faced an uncertain future. Although freed from slavery, challenges and difficulties remained as families searched for places to live, jobs, and community. Self-sufficient, … Continue reading →

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Saving History Saturday: Fort D Historic Site Completes Renovations

Posted on November 14, 2020 by Emerging Civil War

Earlier this month, the Parks & Recreation Department of the city of Cape Girardeau in Missouri announced the completion of renovations at Fort D Historic Site. The new roof, flagpole and sign have been installed, and a small ribbon cutting … Continue reading →

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Saving History Saturday: Maine’s Historical Survey for Preservation

Posted on November 7, 2020 by Emerging Civil War

Battlefields need preserving, but so do sites or buildings in the hometowns where Civil War soldiers hailed from…and here’s some interesting news from the homefront in the far north. The Maine Historic Preservation Commission and several other organizations have launched … Continue reading →

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This Place Mattered – St. Bridget of Erin in St. Louis

Posted on September 30, 2020 by Kristen Pawlak

In early 2016, demolition crews rolled up to one of St. Louis’ oldest churches, St. Bridget of Erin. Demolition crews ploughed their way into her beautiful front brick façade and soon enough, this 19th-century church was just a pile of … Continue reading →

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Saving History Saturday: New Preservation & Interpretive Grant For Maryland

Posted on July 18, 2020 by Sarah Kay Bierle

In the midst of a challenging week, some positive preservation news came from Maryland. More than $5 million has been given through a grant for historic preservation and tourism.

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Saving History Saturday: How’s COVID-19 Affecting Preservation Organizations?

Posted on June 20, 2020 by Emerging Civil War

Yesterday’s article in the Architectural Digest asked a key question for preservation of historical homes and structures: “will historic preservation survive COVID-19?” Diving deeper, the author shared insight from Historic Savannah Foundation, the Los Angeles Conservancy, a chairman of the … Continue reading →

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New Preservation Easement Near Antietam National Battlefield

Posted on May 23, 2020 by Emerging Civil War

Earlier in May, Maryland’s Washington County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved an easement to preserve more than 60 acres near Antietam National Battlefield. The 61.31 acres is located off Rohrersville and Locust Grove roads. The Rural Legacy Program allowed for … Continue reading →

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Saving History Saturday: Looking at the History of Preservation

Posted on May 16, 2020 by Emerging Civil War

Historic preservation is the practice of thinking through how to manage historic resources, and can include things like cemeteries, whole neighborhoods, farms or infrastructure. It encompasses the creation of places like historic house museums that are open to the public, … Continue reading →

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Saving History Saturday: Iowa City Seeks To Save Historic 1860’s Buildings

Posted on April 18, 2020 by Emerging Civil War

Since earlier this year, citizens of Iowa City, Iowa, have been advocating to preserve the remaining historic buildings dating back to the Civil War period. When asked about their importance to community historic awareness and a connection to the Civil … Continue reading →

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