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U.S. historic preservation law faces the most serious threat in its 60-year history

Congress and a federal agency are threatening to weaken the country's historic preservation law, fueling a backlash that critics say is as fiery as the one that led to the law's cr...

Rush to cut permitting red tape runs into law to protect America's historic sites

The federal law designed to protect the nation's cultural and historical sites turns 60 on Thursday, but it may not survive beyond its diamond jubilee.

Best Renovation/Restoration: Milken Center for Advancing the American Dream, Phase 2

Once featured on the back of the $10 bill, the former Riggs National Bank and American Security and Trust Co. buildings stand among Washington, D.C.’s most storied institutions.

A New Lens on Modern Heritage: ArchDaily Partners with World Monuments Fund

What makes a building worth preserving? Age is the most common answer, but not always the best one. A building from the 1950s or 70s may carry as much historical significance as a...

Monday, September 14, 2026 — Shifting preservation policies pose risks to Native history

A proposed overhaul of the federal process that protects cultural heritage sites and resources is fueling considerable pushback from tribes. They are concerned about how recommende...

The Archaeological Conservancy Acquires 600th Archaeological Site

The Archaeological Conservancy is excited to announce a major milestone: the acquisition of our 600th archaeological preserve. The Se Nshong DЕ­n (Good Rock Place) site is an exten...

Architect fights to save India’s significant historic sites

Andrew Jackson's 1,200-acre estate to bury new 70,000-sq-ft visitor center to protect views

Plans are underway for a $132 million redevelopment of The Hermitage, focusing on its historic landscape. The new visitor and education center will be significantly underground to...

Harrison County History Hop hopes to gain supporters for levy

CLARKSBURG, W.Va. (WBOY) — The Historic Preservation Alliance for Harrison County is bringing the community together for a History Hop on Friday and Saturday, with hopes that it sp...

North Carolina mission school land protected after 184 years through new easement

Charleston Museum commits $15M to protect Dill Sanctuary from development

Demolition of historic properties in Lexington's Aylesford neighborhood sparks preservation debate

Core Spaces is demolishing historic Lexington properties for student housing, drawing concern from the Bluegrass Trust.

Decorator Showhouse Transforms Historic Ellicott City Property

The event is a fundraiser to support local preservationist efforts. Read More

World Monuments Watch 2027 Nominations Point to Government Austerity, Climate Impact and Skills Shortages as Main Threat...

The World Monuments Fund (WMF), an independent nonprofit organization dedicated to the preservation of historic architecture and cultural heritage since 1965, receives nominations...

Supporters raise $2.8m to save Houston's 1947 Art Deco theater from demolition

Houston's historic Garden Oaks Theater faced demolition after its sale in 2025. A local preservation campaign successfully raised funds to acquire the property. The nonprofit Artho...

US Supreme Court clears way for Trump White House ballroom despite preservation challenge

The US Supreme Court on Monday rejected an appeal from a historic preservation group that sought to indefinitely stop the construction of a ballroom at the White House. In a 5-4 vo...

North Carolina land trust saves 200 acres at Tuckertown; 3,800 more remain at risk of development

With its first significant purchase in the Save Tuckertown campaign, the Three Rivers Land Trust has acquired 200 acres to safeguard public access near Tuckertown Reservoir, much t...

Britain must save its irreplaceable sacred spaces

By Michael Nazir-Ali, The Telegraph. For a nation built on its Christian heritage and values, we can’t allow churches and cathedrals to be completely secularised The Church of Scot...

Historic Inn Becomes Commons: Community restores 1901 landmark; raised to cut flooding risk

The former Island Inn on Ocracoke Island has been reborn as a vibrant community and cultural hub, thanks to the passionate efforts of local residents and the Ocracoke Preservation...

Why Edinburgh's historic cultural buildings need to be places we use, not just places we preserve

The most successful restorations rarely end at preservation. For those of us working with historic structures, the more difficult and ultimately more valuable challenge is to under...

Group preserving historic home site areas at Bays Mountain

KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) - The Bays Mountain Park Association, also known as Friends of Bays, is working to preserve the history of the people who used to live on the mountain. Bren...

Historic Jersey City Homes Tied to Black History Could Gain New Protections

Jersey City is taking steps to preserve overlooked Black history sites, including the home of its first Black schoolteacher and the city's last known surviving Underground Railroad...

Houston's castle-like mansion is in new hands, sparking fears for its future

The 36-room mansion has no historic designation of protection against demolition.

Ham House is offering conservation tours through November

The National Trust is inviting visitors behind the scenes at Ham House during November as staff and volunteers prepare its historic interiors for Christmas.Read more ›