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

Preservation in Practice

People 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.

Service Learning and Volunteerism Service learning and volunteering offer people of all ages ways to get involved in historic preservation. The ACHP has highlighted many community organizations that are on the ground working to preserve and enjoy our priceless cultural and natural heritage.

Chuck Niquette, President and CEO of Cultural Resource Analysts, Inc., Lexington, Kentucky

Lauren Northup, Director of Museums, Historic Charleston Foundation