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Organizations for Historic Preservation

Use this directory to find organizations, associations and foundations for architectural historians and persons concerned with preserving and restoring historic architecture.

Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP)

The ACHP is an independent Federal agency created by the National Historic Preservation Act, and is the major policy advisor to the US Government in the field of historic preservation.

American Cultural Resources Association (ACRA)

Represents 1,000 firms in a wide variety of fields, including historic preservation, history, archaeology, architectural history, historical architecture, and landscape architecture.

Historic Albany Foundation

This Albany, New York organization is for anyone interested in historic buildings. Architectural Parts Warehouse, advocacy e-mail list, news, and Events.

League of Historical Cities

Represents more than 50 cities around the world. Site includes info on member cities.

National Trust for Historic Preservation

The National Trust for Historic Preservation is a private, nonprofit membership organization that works to save endangered buildings and preserve historic places in the United States. A wealth of information about historic preservation can be found in the National Trust magazine and Web site.

Partners for Sacred Places

Events, conferences, and publications for the support of historic churches, synagogues, mosques, and meeting houses.

Society of Architectural Historians (SAH)

Anyone interested in historic architecture can join and participate in meetings and study tours.

UNESCO

Home site of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, with publications, events, links, and more.

Victorian Preservation Association

Home page includes a photo gallery of member homes and an excellent listing of historic house museums and tours in America.

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