There are individuals and organizations* across the United States of America, who are working to intentionally document, preserve, and cultivate a historic preservation movement that is of, by, and for all. It was a privilege to be asked by Historic New England to write an article to raise awareness for organizations creating support systems for people working to preserve historically excluded communities/narratives in the New England region. Together we can elevate preservation practices, but the first step is knowing where to look for tools, guidance, and opportunities to grow.
Read the full article, Learning to See the Layers: Centering Marginalized Stories in Historic Preservation by clicking this link. Thank you Asian and Pacific Islander Americans in Historic Preservation, Latinos in Heritage Conservation, and Black Grassroots Heritage Preservation Network for the work you do and for allowing me to interview you for this article.
*it was very difficult to narrow down what organizations to highlight, there are many other individuals and organizations doing valuable work across the country and in New England who are not featured.