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Rasswek in Point of Fork, VA

Rassawek and the Monacan Indian Nation’s
Fight to Protect its Historic Capital

Rassawek in Point of Fork, Virginia, has been a sacred place for more than four millennia to the members of Monacan Indian Nation. Now the archeological site is under threat from state developers in order to use the area’s natural resources, earning it a place on the National Trust’s 2020 list of America’s 11 Most Endangered Historic Places. Learn about the significance of Rassawek and how to support the Monacan in their fight.

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Places Restored, Threatened, Saved and Lost in Fall 2020

Places Restored, Threatened, Saved, and Lost
in Preservation Magazine's Fall 2020 Issue

See five places of historical significance that have been successfully saved or restored this year, and those currently under threat or lost.

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Harvard Observatory "Computer"

How Three Women “Computers” Made
History at the Harvard Observatory

As you look at the night’s sky, imagine mapping every star that shines through the darkness. More than a century before the creation of personal computers, women "computers” manually classified hundreds of thousands of stars at Harvard's Sears Tower, the oldest building in the college’s astronomy complex. Read about these three mathematicians from the 19th century whose work has helped generations of astronomers.

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A group of people outside of a brick building

National Trust Awards $365,600 in Grant
Funding to Organizations Nationwide 

Despite this year’s uncertainty, the work to save our nation’s historic sites continues. The National Trust recently awarded grants to 69 preservation organizations in 31 states and the District of Columbia with modified guidelines in response to the economic impact of COVID-19. View the grantees and the work they plan to do for their local communities.

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The La Concha Motel

Nine Places that Illustrate the Life of
Trailblazing Black Architect Paul R. Williams

During Hollywood’s heyday, African American architect Paul R. Williams designed some of the glitziest homes in Tinseltown. Yet during his 50-year career, Williams was forced to overcome racial discrimination to reach the top of his field. Learn about nine buildings in the Bay Area and beyond that showcase Williams’ trailblazing work.

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