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How Black Women Changed the
Face of Education in America
The Supreme Court case that came to be known as Brown v. Board of Education was originally five separate cases brought by five communities across the country. Each tirelessly strategized in schools, churches, and other institutions to push to legalize school integration. Meet five trailblazing Black women whose actions resulted in the successful passage of this landmark case, and learn more about them in our upcoming Brown v. Board webinar series.
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Sites of the Green Book: The Theresa Hotel
Between 1936 and 1967, the Negro Motorist Green Book was the essential travel guide for Black Americans who traveled outside of their community. In New York City, the Green Book suggested a stay at the Theresa Hotel, called the “Waldorf of Harlem.” Located down the street from the famed Apollo Theater, the white brick, terra cotta, 300-room hotel frequently hosted the who’s who of Black entertainment and intelligentsia. Learn about the history of the Theresa Hotel, including why it was almost seized by the United States government.
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Saving Cook County Hospital:
A Q&A with Lisa DiChiera of Landmarks Illinois
Chicago's old Beaux Arts Cook County Hospital, once called the city’s Ellis Island, was at risk of demolition in 2001 after almost a century of service to the community. The fight to save this remarkable building lasted more than 20 years. Meet Lisa DiChiera, director of advocacy for Landmarks Illinois, who led the efforts to save the historic hospital, and hear the lessons learned in the fight to protect Cook County Hospital.
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Calling All Historic Home Lovers!
As the official real estate partner for the National Trust for Historic Preservation, CIRCA Old Houses is a vibrant community of old house lovers who are deeply invested in historic homes. Featuring every type of home, from fixer-uppers to luxury estates, CIRCA showcases the most visually stunning houses on the market, as well as the latest tips and tricks for restoring them. Explore their curated list of the country’s most beautiful old homes for sale, including those featured in Preservation magazine.
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Restore the James River and
Take Down Dominion Energy’s Towers
The Army Corps of Engineers unlawfully issued a permit for Dominion Energy to build 17 electrical towers, some as tall as the Statue of Liberty, across the James River near Jamestown, Virginia. The Army Corps failed to study the alternatives proposed by an independent engineering firm retained by the National Trust that avoids harm to cultural and natural resources. Instead, the Army Corps has reaffirmed support for Dominion’s existing, harmful project. Submit a public comment by February 10 to urge the Army Corps to conduct this review process completely, impartially, and in service of the public interest.
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