Preserve the Past, Build For the Future Webinar Series

Preserve the Past, Build for the Future is a dynamic webinar series designed to introduce college students to the field of historic preservation and related disciplines. These webinars aim to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of preservation by immersing them in its various facets from hands-on techniques to understanding the broader legal and cultural implications. Each webinar is designed to provide insights into how preservation professionals work to protect and celebrate diverse histories, giving students the knowledge and inspiration to pursue careers in this important field.

Register Now for the 2025 Webinar:

Wednesday, May 21 at 2 p.m. ET – History Underwater: Preserving Undersea Heritage
Dive into the depths of history with our webinar on underwater heritage preservation! Beneath the surface lies a treasure trove of archaeological wonders, from shipwrecks to submerged settlements, that tell untold stories of America’s past. Discover the cutting-edge techniques used to protect these fragile underwater resources and why their preservation is crucial to uncovering a more complete and vibrant picture of our nation’s history. Join us as we explore the hidden world beneath the waves and efforts to safeguard these invaluable cultural relics for future generations.

View recordings of past years' webinars:

2025

So, You Want to be a Preservationist?

2024

Disappearing Indigenous Heritage: Climate Change and Community Displacement

Traditional Trades Careers in Historic Preservation

History in Danger: Community-Led Responses to Preserving AAPI Heritage Sites

Living History: The Past, Present, and Future of Historic Black Towns and Settlements

So, You Want to Be a Preservationist?

2023

Mobilizing Community Preservation

Saving Black History: Gullah-Geechee Islands