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National Organizations and Government
Advisory Council on Historic Federal Preservation
The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation is an independent Federal agency created by the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 (NHPA), and is the major policy advisor to the Government in the field of historic preservation.
http://www.achp.gov/ Alliance for Historic Landscape Preservation
The Alliance for Historic Landscape Preservation is dedicated to the preservation and conservation of historic landscapes in all their variety, from formal gardens and public parks to rural expanses.
http://www.ahlp.org/ American Cultural Resource Association
ACRA's mission is to promote the professional, ethical and business practices of the cultural resources industry, including all of its affiliated disciplines, for the benefit of the resources, the public, and the members of the association.
http://www.acra-crm.org American Planning Association
The American Planning Association and its professional institute, the American Institute of Certified Planners, are organized to advance the art and science of planning and to foster the activity of planning--physical, economic, and social--at the local, regional, state, and national levels.
http://www.planning.org/ Association for Gravestone Studies
The Association for Gravestone Studies (AGS) was founded in 1977 for the purpose of furthering the study and preservation of gravestones. AGS is an international organization with an interest in gravemarkers of all periods and styles.
http://www.gravestonestudies.org/ Civil War Preservation Trust
The Civil War Preservation Trust is America's largest non-profit organization devoted to the preservation of our nation's endangered Civil War battlefields. The Trust also promotes education programs and heritage tourism initiatives to inform the public of the war's history and the fundamental conflicts that sparked it.
http://www.civilwar.org Conservation Online
CoOL, a project of the Preservation Department of Stanford University Libraries, is a full text library of conservation information, covering a wide spectrum of topics of interest to those involved with the conservation of library, archives and museum materials.
http://palimpsest.stanford.edu/ Cyburbia
Cyburbia contains a comprehensive directory of Internet resources relevant to planning, architecture, urbanism and other topics related to the built environment.
http://www.cyburbia.org/ Heritage Preservation
Heritage Preservation is a key partner in Save America's Treasures, a national program to save our nation's past for the coming millennium.
http://www.heritagepreservation.org/ Journal of Architectural Conservation
An essential Journal for practitioners and scholars in the field, the Journal of Architectural Conservation offers a wide-ranging review of research and innovative practice.
http://www.donhead.com/Journal%20of%20Architectural%20Conservation.htm League of Historic American Theaters (LHAT)
The League is a national member service organization which supports and facilitates the rescue, restoration, and reuse of historic theaters.
http://www.lhat.org/ National Archive and Records Administration
The National Archive's mission is to ensure ready access to essential evidence that documents the rights of American citizens, the actions of federal officials, and the national experience.
http://www.archives.gov National Center for Preservation Technology and Training
NCPTT promotes and enhances the preservation and conservation of prehistoric and historic resources in the United States for present and future generations through the advancement and dissemination of preservation technology and training.
http://www.ncptt.nps.gov/ National Park Service: Heritage Preservation: Heritage Preservation Services
A web site offering information on preservation planning, grants, tax credits, training, news, mapping and legislation.
http://www2.cr.nps.gov/ National Park Service: Links to the Past
A comprehensive listing of links relating to Historic Preservation. Subjects include archaeology, educational materials, architecture, landscapes and many more preservation related categories.
http://www.cr.nps.gov/ National Park Service: Preservation Briefs
Preservation Briefs assist owners and developers of historic buildings in recognizing and resolving common preservation and repair problems prior to work.
http://www2.cr.nps.gov/tps/briefs/presbhom.htm National Trust for Historic Preservation
The National Trust for Historic Preservation, chartered by Congress in 1949, is a private, nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting historic resources. It fights to save historic buildings and the neighborhoods and landscapes they anchor through education and advocacy.
http://www.nationaltrust.org/ NTHP's Main Street Center
Provides information and resources on the Main Street program of downtown revitalization through historic preservation and economic development.
http://www.mainstreet.org/ Partners for Sacred Places
This organization promotes the stewardship and active community use of America's older and historic religious properties.
http://www.sacredplaces.org Preservation Action
Founded in 1974, Preservation Action advocates federal legislation to further the impact of historic preservation at the local, state and national levels.
http://www.preservationaction.org/ Preservation Online
The web version of Preservation, the award-winning magazine of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. In addition to excerpts from the magazine, breaking preservation news is added to the site each working day.
http://www.nationaltrust.org/magazine/ Preservation Trades Network
To provide a much needed opportunity for both experienced and novice members of the preservation trades community to exchange experiences, skills, and ideas.
http://www.ptn.org Preserve/Net Information and Law Service
The site you've come to rely on for all things preservation, Preserve/Net has hosted nearly 3,500,000 connections since going online in December of 1994. Preserve/Net Law Service is designed to aid lawyers, activists and owners in understanding the law as it relates to preservation.
http://www.preservenet.cornell.edu/ US/ICOMOS
The U.S. National Committee of the International Council on Monuments and Sites (US/ICOMOS) fosters heritage conservation and historic preservation at the national and international levels through education and training, international exchange of people and information, technical assistance, documentation, advocacy, collaboration with other organizations, and other activities consistent with the goals of ICOMOS.
http://www.icomos.org/usicomos/
Virginia Organizations and Government
Library of Virginia
Serving the Archival and Research Needs of Virginians Since 1823.
http://www.lva.lib.va.us/ Richmond National Register Travel Itinerary
The Richmond itinerary, the 46th in this ongoing series, is part of the Department of the Interior's strategy to promote public awareness of history and encourage visits to historic places throughout the nation.
http://www.nps.gov/history/nr/travel/richmond/ The Land Trust of Virginia
http://www.landtrustva.org/ Virginia Center for Stewardship
A "first stop" resource for environmental news, information and events taking place throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia.
http://www.sustainableusa.org/va/ Virginia Conservation Network
The Virginia Conservation Network (VCN) is devoted to advancing a common, environmentally sound vision for Virginia. Created in 1990, the Network's membership is comprised of more than 100 groups committed to protecting Virginia's natural resources.
http://www.vcnva.org/ Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation
The Department of Conservation and Recreation enhances natural and recreational resources through land management planning, funding, education and regulation.
http://www.dcr.state.va.us Virginia Department of Historic Resources
The Virginia Department of Historic Resources maintains information on the Commonwealth's historic architecture and archaeological sites. It is the mission of the Department to foster, encourage, and support the stewardship of Virginia's significant historic, architectural, archaeological, and cultural resources.
http://www.dhr.state.va.us Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development
The Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) is dedicated to improving the quality of communities in Virginia.
http://www.dhcd.virginia.gov/ Virginia Environmental Endowment
The mission of Virginia Environmental Endowment is to improve the quality of the environment by encouraging all sectors to work together to prevent pollution, conserve natural resources, and promote environmental literacy. Grantmaking priorities encompass sustainable communities, water quality protection and management, and environmental education. Although accorded a national scope by our charter, the Endowment currently limits awards to eligible nonprofit organizations for programs conducted in the state of Virginia and in the Kanawha and Ohio River Valleys of Kentucky and West Virginia.
http://www.vee.org/ Virginia General Assembly
A site with links to the State Assembly, the Legislative Information System and the Commonwealth Net Server.
http://legis.state.va.us/ Virginia Main Street Program Driving Tour
This travel itinerary highlights 46 historic places listed in the National Register of Historic Places that are playing a role in the downtown revitalization of these Virginia Main Street Communities.
http://www.cr.nps.gov/nr/travel/VAmainstreet/ Virginia Society AIA
The VSAIA is the state component of the American Institute of Architects. Since 1914, VSAIA has represented the professional interests of architects in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
http://www.aiava.org Virginia Tourism Corporation
This site serves the Virginia travel industry by telling you who the VTC is and how you can participate in our efforts to promote tourism in Virginia.
http://www.vatc.org/ Virginia's Main Street Program
Since 1985, Virginia Main Street has been helping localities revitalize the economic vitality of downtown commercial districts using the National Main Street Center?s successful Main Street Approach.
http://www.dhcd.virginia.gov/mainstreet/
Educational Institutions
College of William and Mary Center for Archaeological Research.
http://www.wm.edu/wmcar/ George Washington University Department of Historic Preservation
http://www.gwu.edu/~amst/histpres/ Mary Washington College Department of Historic Preservation
http://www.umw.edu/historicpreservation/ University of Virginia Program in Historic Preservation
http://minerva.acc.virginia.edu/~arch/dept/interdis/preservation.html
Other Statewide Preservation Groups
Alabama Preservation Alliance
http://www.alabamapreservation.org/ Arizona Preservation Foundation
http://www.azpreservation.org/ Association for the Preservation of Tennessee Antiquities
http://www.theapta.org/ California Preservation Foundation
http://www.californiapreservation.org Colorado Preservation, Inc.
http://www.coloradopreservation.org Connecticut Trust for Historic Preservation
http://www.cttrust.org D.C. Preservation League
http://www.dcpreservation.org/ Florida Trust for Historic Preservation
http://www.floridatrust.org Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation
http://www.georgiatrust.org Historic Hawaii Foundation
http://www.historichawaii.org Historic Landmarks Foundation of Indiana
http://www.historiclandmarks.org Historic Preservation League of Oregon
http://www.hplo.org Kansas Preservation Alliance
http://www.kpalliance.org/ Landmarks Preservation Council of Illinois
http://www.landmarks.org Louisiana Preservation Advocates Maine Preservation
http://www.mainepreservation.com Michigan Historic Preservation Network
http://www.mhpn.org/ Missouri Alliance for Historic Preservation
http://www.preservemo.org/index.html New Hampshire Preservation Alliance
http://www.nhpreservation.org Palmetto Conservation Foundation
http://www.palmettoconservation.org/ Preservation Alliance of Minnesota
http://www.mnpreservation.org Preservation Delaware
http://www.preservationde.org/ Preservation Idaho
http://www.preservationidaho.org Preservation Kentucky
http://www.preservationkentucky.org Preservation League of NY State
http://www.preservenys.org Preservation Maryland
http://www.preservationmaryland.org Preservation Massachusetts
http://www.preservationmass.org Preservation New Jersey
http://www.preservationnj.org/ Preservation North Carolina
http://www.presnc.org Preservation Pennsylvania
http://www.preservationpa.org/ Preservation Trust of Vermont
http://www.ptvermont.org Preserve Rhode Island
http://www.preserveri.org/ Preserve South Dakota
http://www.preservesd.org/ Tennessee Trust for Historic Preservation
http://www.tennesseepreservationtrust.org Utah Heritage Foundation
http://www.utahheritagefoundation.com/
Historic Virginia Properties
Christ Church
http://www.christchurch1735.org Colonial Williamsburg
The Official Colonial Williamsburg Guide for Historic Williamsburg, Virginia
http://www.colonialwilliamsburg.org/ Guide to Virginia's Civil War Battlefields and Sites
http://www.civilwar-va.com/ James River Plantations
http://www.jamesriverplantations.com Jamestown 2007
The official website for the celebration of the 400th anniversary of Jamestown's settlement. Learn about upcoming events and past commemorations.
http://www.jamestown2007.org Jamestown Settlement and Yorktown Victory Center
http://www.historyisfun.org Kenmore Plantation
http://www.kenmore.org Kerr Place
Headquarters of the Eastern Shore of Virginia Historical Society.
http://www.kerrplace.org Lee Hall Mansion
http://www.leehall.org Monticello
The Home of Thomas Jefferson
http://www.monticello.org/
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