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Smithsonian's Cultural Rescue Initiative- A wealth of information exists online and by phone to help cultural stewards and the public prepare for, protect against, respond to, and recover from disasters, large and small.

https://culturalrescue.si.edu/hentf/resources/

Also has Heritage Emergency and Response Training (HEART). https://culturalrescue.si.edu/hentf/training/

Historic Preservation Courses by Rutgers University-Camden- http://preservation.rutgers.edu/programs/

Washington Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation research topics and courses

https://dahp.wa.gov/historic-preservation/research-topics

National Park Service- Education and Training

https://www.nps.gov/tps/education.htm

Bucks County Community College's Historic Preservation Program- some online, some classroom

https://www.bucks.edu/academics/department/social-behavioral/historic/

HistoriCorps- HistoriCorps engages volunteers to save historic places across the United States. Join us for an adventure in the great outdoors: from settlers’ log cabins in expansive wildernesses to architecturally-rich homes in deeply historic urban environments, we have a project that fits your interests and schedule. https://historicorps.org/

Local Preservation School- The Local Preservation School is an open learning environment where preservation advocates and volunteers share how we can work together to save and sustain historic places in our communities. http://localpreservation.github.io/

Belmont College- Building Preservation/ Restoration - Located in Ohio. Offered by Belmont since 1989, the Building Preservation/Restoration (BPR) program has become one of the most recognized programs of its kind in the nation. With a unique combination of theoretical and hands-on learning, Belmont's program creates the opportunity for its students to combine in-class learning with actual restoration projects. The BPR program places students in an active restoration experience-allowing students to apply critical thinking skills in situations that they will face throughout their careers. http://www.belmontcollege.edu/BPR/

HOPE Crew- part of National Trust for Historic Preservation- Since 2014, HOPE Crew (which stands for Hands-On Preservation Experience) has completed 165 projects and trained more than 750 young people—including veterans—and engaged over 3,700 volunteers in historic preservation trades. https://savingplaces.org/hope-crew

Craftwork Training Center at Limeworks

The Craftwork Training Center exists to allow mentors to teach participants various vocational crafts and by doing this elevate the concept that “The ARTS” are a worthwhile Objective to pursue in life. This mission encourages both the experienced and the aspiring artisans of the future to practice and perfect their skills at this center in order to increase their individual marketability and to gain personal enrichment through the experience. Courses are held throughout the year in areas such as plaster, masonry, cemetery preservation, wooden windows, and more!

https://www.limeworks.us/the-craftwork-training-center/

Historical Commissions

National Alliance of Preservation Commissions- https://napcommissions.org/

Historic Sites and Societies

Sustaining Places- Resources for small museums and historic sites

https://sustainingplaces.com/

American Association for State and Local History

http://about.aaslh.org/

Connecting to Collections Care- A wealth of resources and assistance for small and mid-sized cultural institutions provided free of charge by the Foundation of the American Institute for Conservation with funding from the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

https://www.connectingtocollections.org/

NPS/ NCPTT- Conserve-o-grams on collections care

https://www.ncptt.nps.gov/blog/conserve-o-grams/ (mostly about post-disaster collections care)

NPS has more, but government shutdown means parts of their website don't work

https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1345/cr-publications.htm

Inheriting Heritage LLC- I am an interpretive consultant and heritage interpreter with 14 years of interpretive experience. My consulting work is not era or subject specific, but based on interpretive principles and relevant to all types of sites, museums, and organizations. The programs I offer cover military and civilian aspects of the American Civil War, 1930s Atlanta, and a 1941 Park Ranger. http://inheritingheritage.com/

Building Maintenance

The National Park Service has published 50 Preservation Briefs that provide extensive guidance on preserving, rehabilitating and restoring historic buildings. These briefs are freely available at the National Park Service website and may provide additional guidance to owners of historic properties.

https://www.nps.gov/tps/how-to-preserve/briefs.htm

Traditional Product Reports from the publishers of Traditional Building Magazine features checklists, directories, buying guides, case studies, stories, articles, primers, installation tips, and more. http://www.traditionalproductreports.com/index.htm

The National Trust for Historic Preservation has developed several guides on Preservation Tips and Tools regarding preservation basics, for communities and homeowners.

https://savingplaces.org/story-categories/preservation-tips-and-tools-stories#.WnnwlY-cGUk

Windows Energy Efficiency Facts and Myths by Shanon Peterson Wasielewski is hosted on the Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation of Washington State. This document breaks down common misconceptions and falsehoods about the differences between historic and replacement windows.

https://dahp.wa.gov/sites/default/files/Windows%20Energy%20Efficiency%20Facts%20and%20Myths.pdf

The Old House Journal has an online archive of the same name, which is described as the premiere resource for restoring old houses. Find products and services for homes built before 1950 and everything you'll need for your old house restoration projects.

https://www.oldhouseonline.com/

The Craftsman Blog has a lot of useful information and tutorials on preservation and restoration

https://thecraftsmanblog.com/

John Leeke's Historic HomeWorks is a relatively new site but has an informative forum where you can post your questions about maintaining your house.

http://historichomeworks.com/

Window Preservation Alliance- To inspire the preservation of original windows by educating the public about the beauty, craftsmanship, and energy efficiency of original windows and supporting the people and businesses who restore them. Find a window restorer near you- https://www.windowpreservationalliance.org/

In addition, your local historical commission, HARB, or historical society might be able to point you in the right direction. Go to here to find out more.

Advocacy

https://arcusleaders.com/courses/advocate-educating-public-officials-on-preservation-policy/ is a course on Educating Public Officials on Preservation Policy using TED talks, blogs, podcasts and websites. It's a few years old but the principles are the same

Grants

Candid (formerly Grant Space and Foundation Center)- training and information on applying for grants- https://candid.org/

PA Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED)- https://dced.pa.gov/programs-funding/

Free Library of Philadelphia- Business Resource and Innovation Center- https://libwww.freelibrary.org/programs/bric/

PHMC Grants and Tax Credits- https://www.phmc.pa.gov/Preservation/Grants-Funding/Pages/default.aspx

Preservation PA- https://www.preservationpa.org/funding/

National Trust for Historic Preservation- https://forum.savingplaces.org/build/funding/grant-seekers

Ethel Sergeant Clark Smith Memorial Fund- for SE PA but mainly Delaware County-

https://www.wellsfargo.com/private-foundations/smith-memorial-fund-ethel-sergeant-clark/

Sacred Places- https://sacredplaces.org/reimagine-your-sacred-place/national-fund/

Historic Funding- (membership fees apply)

The most comprehensive database of financial resources, educational programs, and work-training opportunities for historic preservation, home & building restoration, cultural resources, and the arts.

Find grants, loans, tax credits, rebate programs, preservation easements, scholarships, internships, fellowships, apprenticeships, and much more!

https://historicfunding.com/

Maps and more

Delaware County History

http://www.delawarecountyhistory.com/

Delaware County History- Blog

http://dtimeshistory.blogspot.com/

Main Line Maps (Radnor, Haverford, Upper Darby)

http://lowermerionhistory.org/?page_id=577

Philadelphia Free Library- Maps, prints, digital collection

https://libwww.freelibrary.org/digital/

Delaware County Churches

http://www.delcogenweb.org/churches.aspx

PA-SHARE (Pennsylvania's Historic and Archaeological Resource Exchange)

https://share.phmc.pa.gov/pashare/landing

PHMC list of Historical Markers

http://www.phmc.state.pa.us/apps/historical-markers.html

PHMC Historical Marker ceremony schedule

https://www.phmc.pa.gov/Preservation/Historical-Markers/Pages/Calendar.aspx

Delaware County Public Access- Tax Assessor's Database and Deeds

https://www.delcopa.gov/publicaccess/index.html

Oral History Questionnaire- from Chichester Historical Society

Genealogy and house research from Delco Libraries-

https://haverfordlibrary.org/#research general research

http://www.delcolibraries.org/recommended-links?f%5B0%5D=field_audience%3A49 genealogy

http://www.delcolibraries.org/Newspapers-Magazines newspapers and magazines

Genealogy research

https://genpa.org/public-collections/family-history-resources-african-american/ African Americans

https://www.portal.hsp.org/for-genealogy Historical Society of Pennsylvania- genealogy

Women's History

Historical Society of Pennsylvania- Women's History Resources

https://hsp.org/collections/catalogs-research-tools/subject-guides/womens-history-resources

Women's Hall of Fame- Pennsylvania Women

https://www.womenofthehall.org/women-of-the-hall/?view=photos&filter=where_born&state=Pennsylvania

The 202 Women's Vote Centennial Initiative

https://www.2020centennial.org/

Justice Bell Foundation

https://www.justicebell.org/

Pennsylvania Centennial Celebration

https://womenvote.dced.pa.gov/

Diversity and Inclusion

Diversity and Inclusion- Resources for Building a More Equitable and
Just Historic Preservation Landscape- Includes Black and African American History, Accessibility, Inclusion, and Disability History and LGBTQ History

https://preservation.rutgers.edu/diversity-and-inclusion/

Dismantle Preservation UnConference- Preservationists need a different set of resources to be able to advocate for themselves, stories of the past, and the built environment. Webinar held July 2020, but recordings available

https://www.sarahmarsom.com/dismantlepreservation

Preserving Intangible History with Susan West Montgomery

Susan West Montgomery is a passionate advocate for natural and historic places, committed to leveraging these places to connect citizens, promote social justice, and foster health and wellbeing. In this episode, we discuss the changing role of preservation, the need for creativity in preserving intangible heritage, the concept of greenlining, and what steps the preservation field can take to bring more inclusion and equity to the National Register of Historic Places.

https://preservationprofiles.org/episodes/preserving-intangible-history-with-susan-west-s1!fbc4c

General Historic Preservation

Regional and National Orgs

Real Estate Listings

Education/ Courses

Historic Commissions

Historic Sites

Building Maintenance

Advocacy

Grants

Maps and More

Women's History

Diversity and Inclusion

DCHPN

Delaware County Historic & Preservation Network

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