The National Trust for Historic Preservation - Museums
The National Trust for Historic Preservation is a privately funded non-profit organization that provides leadership, education and advocacy to save America's diverse historic places and revitalize our communities. The Trust has been "protecting ... [... more]
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2004 America's 11 Most Endangered Historic Places - Museums
Important historic places are being threatened every day. See who made the 2004 list of Each year, the National Trust for Historic Preservation's "America's 11 Most Endangered Historic Places" highlights one-of-a-kind historic properties that [... more]
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May is National Preservation Month! - Museums
Created by the National Trust for Historic Preservation in 1971, National Preservation Week was intended to instill community pride by celebrating cultural heritage preservation events across the country. Over 30 years later, it had accomplished ... [... more]
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National Trust Announces 2005 List of America's 11 Most ...
The sites that make this infamous list represent only a handful of the historic properties that need our help to survive. If we lose important sites like these that bring history to life, then a vital connection to our collective past will ... [... more]
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Nominate Your Favorite Destination! - Museums
Since 2000, the National Trust for Historic Preservation has created a list of 12 communities that stand out from all the rest in its Dozen Distinctive Destinations program. According to the Trust, "These destinations are striking alternatives to ... [... more]
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Preserving Cultural Landscapes - Museums
Preservationists are not only focused on saving buildings, they are concerned about preserving something bigger than that. In an age where development is spinning out of control, the space around those buildings is almost as important as the ... [... more]
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Tell America's Story Preservation Award Contest - Museums
In honor of National Preservation Month, PARADE magazine is partnering with the National Trust for Historic Preservation and The History Channel to celebrate your community's unique contribution to history. First, be sure to read the PARADE ... [... more]
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The Civil War Preservation Trust - Museums
A dear friend of mine passed away in December. John had many interests, but chief among them was the Civil War. He was 80 years old but kept his mind young by reading every book he could find in his local library about the Civil War. He would get ... [... more]
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Antique Spotlight - Glossary of Doll Terms - Museums
This is the final in a series of antique spotlights focusing on dolls. Each article featured a museum to visit that currently has dolls on display! In order to understand the world of antique dolls, there are some key words to know! Here are some ... [... more]
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What Is an Accession Number? - Museums
Museums keep track of donated items by assigning each artifact a unique number called an accessions number. It is made up of three banks of numbers: Say someone brings in a donation of two pairs of shoes, one dress, and a cast iron frying pan in ... [... more]
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Museum Collaborations - Museums
There are plenty of opportunities for museums and other groups to work together and increase their impact in the community. There is power in numbers! Collaborations with schools, community organizations, and other museums can bring increased ... [... more]
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