Advisory Council on Historic Preservation

Promoting Historic Preservation Across the Nation

The ACHP promotes the preservation, enhancement, and sustainable use of the nation’s diverse historic resources, and advises the President and Congress on national historic preservation policy.

News

ACHP Partners With Salish Kootenai College

PABLO, MONTANA—Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) Chairman Aimee Jorjani entered into an agreement with Salish Kootenai College (SKC) in Pablo, Montana, and the ACHP Foundation on September 23, 2019 to provide educational, personal d

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ACHP Chairman Announces $500,000 Grant

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN—Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) Chairman Aimee Jorjani today announced the Soldiers Home Project at the National Historic Landmark Milwaukee VA Medical Center campus in Milwaukee, WI, has been awarded a $500,0

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The Federal Preservation Process

You have a voice when it comes to preserving your community's history. The Section 106 review process can help you make a difference in your area.

Section 106 Cases Involving ACHP

Preservation Success Stories

The Section 106 process can result in great success with projects large and small. Read the success stories below and learn how to nominate a worthy case for a spotlight story.

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Skirvin Hotel

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Rehabilitating the Architectural Heart of the City Showcases Partnerships

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Preservation Initiatives

Preservation touches issues across the country that impact a wide range of citizens and communities.

Preserve America

Preserve America is a federal initiative that encourages and supports efforts to preserve and enjoy the priceless cultural and natural heritage of a community. The goals of the program include a greater shared knowledge about the nation's past, strengthened regional identities and local pride, increased local participation in preserving the country's cultural and natural heritage assets, and support for the economic vitality of all communities.

Community Spotlight

  • The historic Whitehall Schoolhouse in Windsor, Colorado
    Windsor, Colorado

    The town of Windsor, Colorado, (pop. 18,644) was incorporated in 1890 and is located in northern Colorado, nestled between the mountains and the plains. The region’s rich alluvial soil supported extensive wheat production and, with the advent of ditch irrigation, sugar beets.

    The town of Windsor, Colorado, (pop. 18,644) was incorporated in 1890 and is located in northern Colorado, nestled between the mountains and the plains.

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