Historic Preservation & Built Environment

2+ hour, 42+ min ago   (412+ words) A building that once welcomed railroad passengers traveling between Hopewell and larger cities was the center of attention Saturday morning, Oct. 10, as residents, local officials and community members gathered to celebrate the restoration of the historic Hopewell Railroad Station. The…...

8+ hour, 12+ min ago   (185+ words) October 15, 2026 3:26 PM LISTEN: Proposed changes to the National Historic Preservation Act would "destroy" archaeology in America, experts warn. GPB's Peter Biello speaks to archaeologist Maureen Meyers about it. Maureen Myers surveys the Carter Robinson Mound in Ewing, Va. in June…...

1+ day, 4+ hour ago   (660+ words) While many valid points have been made with respect to the property’s historical nature, and the intentions of the donor, in my view there has been insufficient attention paid to the presence on the property of the society’s “Collections Storage…...

2+ day, 23+ hour ago   (598+ words) Washington Street is jam-packed with history, and we are here to guide you through it, so get ready to go back in time. Read on to learn how Washington Street has changed over the years. On May 1, 1784, John Stevens purchased…...

1+ day, 13+ hour ago   (714+ words) NSU will conduct the project in partnership with NCPTT, which is located on the university’s Natchitoches campus and works to advance the preservation of historic buildings, landscapes and other cultural resources. Through the two-year project, NSU and NCPTT will develop…...

1+ week, 15+ hour ago   (332+ words) Please note: AI-generated responses may contain errors, including about real people. Please verify important information before acting on it. The vote recognizes two distinctive parts of Boston while allowing owners of contributing properties to pursue state and federal rehabilitation tax…...

1+ day, 10+ hour ago   (159+ words) After support from a state board, the National Park Service will decide whether the Green Street East Historic District should be added to the National Register of Historic Places. The district recognizes a concentrated group of 19th century buildings from Brookside…...

1+ day, 13+ hour ago   (298+ words) TUPELO, Miss. (WTVA) – Work is underway on a new addition along the Natchez Trace Parkway. The new Chickasaw Heritage Center in Tupelo is expected to open in March of 2027, in its first phase. The center – 162 square acres – will be a…...

1+ day, 18+ hour ago   (194+ words) MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - The City of Montgomery has received a $750,000 National Park Service grant through the Historic Preservation Fund’s African American Civil Rights program to support the rehabilitation and repair of the historic St. Jude Hospital building. The grant will…...

1+ day, 18+ hour ago   (601+ words) Protecting our country’s civic and cultural inheritance. Find guidelines and deadlines about grant opportunities offered by the National Trust. Tell lawmakers and decision makers that our nation's historic places matter. Explore this remarkable collection of historic sites online. Discover historic…...