Youth Engagement
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- IssueJoyce Barrett: Executive Director, Heritage Ohio What led you to the preservation field?
- IssueUniversity of Florida Historic Preservation Student and Alumni Organization, Gainesville, Florida
- IssueLaurel Bartlett, PhD Candidate in the Planning, Design, and Built Environment Program, Clemson, South Carolina
- IssueOverview The ACHP is dedicated to building an inclusive historic preservation community. Countless diverse experiences have shaped the country’s cultural landscape, and the ACHP has created a resource for all Americans to learn more about opportunities available under the National Historic Preservation Act.
- IssueEducational Opportunities Learning Tools for Aspiring Preservationists The ACHP and partner organizations offer many educational opportunities for students of all ages, from lesson plans for secondary students to undergraduate and graduate courses, and continuing education.
- IssueKaitlin O'Shea: Vermont DOT, Historic Preservation Specialist Kaitlin O'Shea has a B.A. from the University of Mary Washington and a M.S. from University of Vermont in Historic Preservation and currently works for the Vermont Agency of Transportation as a Historic Preservation Specialist.
- IssueJenny Hay: Senior Management Analyst, City of San Antonio Office of Historic Preservation
- IssuePreservation in Practice
- IssuePeople of all ages can take part in the historic preservation process, including through Preserve America, Preserve America Youth Summits, Passport in Time, and more. Refer to the sections below for a description of each program.