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One Small Step for NASA’s Space-Age Sites
Most Space Age structures weren’t built to last. Despite the massive technological advances that they represent, there’s no preservation plan in place for sites like…
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When Justice Doesn’t Work
Most Americans can turn to the courts for remedies to injustice. However, the mainstream justice system may not provide comfortable solutions, and sometimes isn’t even…
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The First Step for Putting Women Back in History
[Preservation Tips and Tools] The First Step for Putting Women Back in History from PreservationNation Gerda Lerner, a pioneering scholar of women’s history, looked back…
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National Trust for Historic Preservation Explores Delicious Dishes at Train Depots-Turned-Restaurants
In the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s last post they invited you to take a trip to three historic train depots that have been revamped into swanky…
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Getting Your Eyes off Yourself
Several years ago, Sara Tucholsky of Western Oregon University smacked her first home run in her college career with two runners on base in a…
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If Someone Gave You $500 to Change Your Part of the World, How Would You Spend It?
When Chris Ford received $500 from his church to “change his part of the world,” the Chicago real estate executive reeled his life’s tape back…
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Celebrating National Park Week 2015: Where History and Nature Intersect
Did you know that of the approximate 400 national park units, roughly two-thirds are historical parks, sites, monuments, or memorials? It’s true! That’s why National Trust…
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“I am Jesse Owens” Mural Created by Students at the Duke Ellington School of the Arts
By Eric Althoff A tribute to Olympic hero Jesse Owens now is proudly on display at the Frank D. Reeves Municipal Center in Northwest thanks…
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Play PS4 With Snoop Dogg to Raise Funds Benefiting Make-A-Wish
Through April 21, gamers can enter for a chance to play FIFA 15 with Snoop Dogg via the PlayStation HEROES app with 90% of funds raised benefiting…
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How Scouting Helped Prepare This Teen to Fight Cancer
Katie Casserly never knew how much the Scout Motto — “Be Prepared” — would apply to her life until she was diagnosed with cancer last…
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[Interview] Luftwerk Takes You Inside “INsite” at Farnsworth House
You might have heard it said that the past illuminates the present. But what if we in the present illuminated the past — literally and…
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How 90-year-young Don McClanen Followed God’s Calling to Help Found FCA
It started with some old magazine clippings crammed in a dresser drawer and an invitation to speak about his job. Humble beginnings, for sure. Of…
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