STATE HISTORICAL AGENCIES AND ORGANIZATIONS HOST FIRST JOINT MEETING TO CELEBRATE BICENTENNIAL
Mar 20, 2019 - The Alabama Historical Commission (AHC), Alabama Historical Association (AHA), Alabama Trust for Historic Preservation (ATHP), and the Black Heritage Council (BHC) are partnering for the first time to present a joint meeting in celebration of Alabama’s bicentennial.
The collaboration will take place during AHA’s 72nd annual meeting at the Embassy Suites in Tuscaloosa, April 25-27, 2019. The extended conference and bicentennial celebration is intended to highlight these agencies and their work to preserve important historic sites throughout the state.
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NOW ACCEPTING NOMINATIONS FOR 'PLACES IN PERIL'
Mar 14, 2019 - Since 1994, the Alabama Historical Commission and the Alabama Trust for Historic Preservation have joined forces to sponsor Places in Peril, a program that highlights significant endangered properties. As awareness yields commitment, and commitment yields action, these endangered properties can be saved and returned to their places as treasured landmarks. Places in Peril has helped save many important landmarks that may otherwise have been lost. The program focuses on bringing public awareness to nominated places and sites to rally local and statewide support. Over the course of 25 years, the program has highlighted more than 250 resources.
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OLD CAHAWBA CEMETERY TOUR TO HOST MARCH CEMETERY WALKING TOUR
Feb 27, 2019 - Old Cahawba Archaeological Park, a historic site operated by The Alabama Historical Commission, will be hosting its March Cemetery Walking Tour on Saturday, March 2 from 10:00am-11:00am.
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NEW SEEKING NOMINATIONS FOR 2019 HISTORIC PRESERVATION AWARDS
Feb 27, 2019 - The Alabama Historical Commission and the Black Heritage Council are seeking nominations for the 2019 Historic Preservation Awards.
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