Demystifying Revolving Funds
What is a revolving fund project? How can this funding and restoration model help my preservation project? Find out more in this article!
Jun 30, 2024
African American Preservation News in South Carolina
News & Notes in Preservation
Dr. Larry Watson: A Pioneer in South Carolina Black History Research and Preservation
Learn more about Dr. Larry Watson's journey in the field of African American history and how historic preservation has changed and shifted over time.
The State Review Board – A Critical Step For Achieving National Register Designation
All nominations for the National Register must first be reviewed by a state panel to make sure it meets requirements. Discover more about this process from Brad Sauls, the supervisor of the National Register program at the State Historic Preservation Office.
Top 10 Tips for Preserving Your Family Artifacts
Dr. Ramon Jackson, curator for African American History at the SC State Museum, provides best practices for maintaining your family history and artifacts.
Unexpected Beginnings: A Curator’s Journey Sparked by Ninth Graders
Becoming a museum curator was not her dream, but it was her destiny. Learn more about Elaine Nichol's journey to the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture.
Joining Academia with Community: Perceptions of Preservation from Dr. Ramon Jackson
Dr. Ramon Jackson discusses the important role that museums and institutions can play in including community perspectives in their exhibits and preservation work.
How to Apply for Grants With the African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund
AACHAF grants can support preservation projects ranging from rehabilitation to interpretation.
How to Prepare and Apply for African American Civil Rights Grants from the National Park Service
NPS' African American Civil Rights Grants provide assistance for a multitude of projects, ranging from research and interpretation to rehabilitation and restoration.
Ayanna Goines: African American History at SC Department of Archives + History
Learn from historian Ayanna Goines of the SC Department of Archives and History on preserving historic African American sites.