The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) has posted updated guidelines for federal agencies about how to report on their progress in identifying, protecting, and using historic properties in their ownership or control, consistent with the requirements of Section 3 of Executive Order 13287 (EO). The next report to the President on federal historic property stewardship will be issued by February 15, 2024.

From lesson plans for secondary students to undergraduate and graduate courses and continuing education, the field of historic preservation has expanded significantly in recent years. This section serves as a resource to collect and showcase learning tools for aspiring preservationists.

Youth Engagement

Joyce Barrett: Executive Director, Heritage Ohio What led you to the preservation field?

University of Florida Historic Preservation Student and Alumni Organization, Gainesville, Florida

Laurel Bartlett, PhD Candidate in the Planning, Design, and Built Environment Program, Clemson, South Carolina

Overview 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.

Educational 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.

Kaitlin 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.

Jenny Hay: Senior Management Analyst, City of San Antonio Office of Historic Preservation