Loren Me'-lash-ne Bommelyn Tolowa Dee-ni' Linguist and Tribal Historian, tradition bearer, teacher-- Tolowa Dee-ni' Nation, Smith River, California

Niya Bates, Director of African American History and Getting Word Oral History Project at Monticello, Charlottesville, Virginia

The changing demographics of America pose opportunities as well as challenges for the national historic preservation program.

Agencies and organizations that are members of the ACHP are promoting more livable and sustainable communities through preservation. Key Links

Jay D. Vogt, South Dakota State Historic Preservation Officer, NCSHPO President, 2005-2009 What led you to your field?

Frank Edgerton Martin, MSLA, Design Journalism/Historic Landscape Preservation

Brian Tibbs, Architect and Chairman of the Metropolitan Historic Zoning Commission, Nashville, Tennessee

As the number of skilled workers in the construction trades has plummeted in recent years, the shortage of skilled preservation craft workers has continued to grow. Restoration work on historic buildings simply cannot be done without skilled workers, making the training of new craftspeople a critical priority.

The ACHP promotes sustainable and resilient communities where historic properties are used as assets for promoting energy efficiency and community livability, and are prepared for climate impacts.