Advisory Council on Historic Preservation

ACHP members adopted three major policy statements in 2023. These policies tackle some of the most pressing issues facing not only the cultural resources management community but our nation as a whole.

We invite you to join ACHP Chair Sara C. Bronin and key staff for a series of Policy Chats in February to learn more and participate in the discussion. The informative and interactive sessions will take place virtually as follows:

Monday, February 5, 12 p.m. ET, ACHP Climate Change and Historic Preservation Policy Chat  

Apply Now -- Cultural Heritage in the Forest Student Application. The application period closes February 16, 2024.

The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation is offering five free webinars for HBCU and other students in its Preserve the Past, Build for the Future series in 2024. The webinars introduce students to historic preservation careers. Registration is open now at this link. All are from 2-3 p.m. ET.

Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024 – So, You Want to be a Preservationist?

Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024 – Living History: The Past, Present, and Future of Historic Black Towns and Settlements

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) announced its adoption of a policy statement on housing and historic preservation that advances a multi-pronged strategy, at all levels of government, to encourage rehabilitation of historic buildings for housing and accelerate permitting and environmental review. The policy statement also will provide a critical tool for community groups, nonprofit organizations, developers, and others in the private sector to use in advancing preservation values while proactively expediting housing creation and retention.

The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) are now accepting nominations for the 2024 ACHP/HUD Secretary’s Award for Excellence in Historic Preservation. This joint award honors outstanding projects that have advanced the goals of historic preservation while promoting affordable housing, community revitalization, and/or enhanced economic opportunities for low- and moderate-income families. In addition, nominated projects or activities will be judged for the success they have achieved in preserving, rehabilitating, restoring, and interpreting our architectural and cultural heritage.