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FROM TRAILS TO TIMBER:
UNCOVERING BLACK HISTORY IN OREGON
In the mid 19th century, many Americans looked west for opportunity, fortune,
and adventure. However, the seemingly endless opportunities found in Oregon were
not extended to Black Americans, as the state’s constitution set exclusion laws
that did not allow them to settle, live, or own property. Over time, this led to
an erasure of the state’s Black history. Discover how two preservation
organizations—Oregon Black Pioneers and Maxville Heritage Interpretive Center—
are combatting this legacy of whiteness by bringing untold histories of Black
Americans in the Pacific Northwest to light.

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SAVE LOCAL FLAVOR: NOMINATIONS OPEN FOR
NEW HISTORIC RESTAURANT GRANT OPPORTUNITY
In response to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, American Express and the
National Trust for Historic Preservation have launched Backing Historic
Restaurants, a grant opportunity to aid restaurant recovery. The program will
award $1 million in grants to 25 historic restaurants throughout the United
States to help improve, upgrade, and preserve their exterior physical spaces and
online businesses. Nominate your favorite cozy cafe, delicious dive, or other
beloved historic restaurant that has stood the test of time and served its
community—but now is facing its biggest challenge yet.

SUBMIT NOMINATION
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SITES OF THE GREEN BOOK:
CARVER FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK
The Negro Motorist Green Book was an essential guide for Black Americans during
the Jim Crow era. Used for more than just travel, the Green Book provided
guidance for all aspects of life, including banking—a service denied to many
African Americans. Of the three banks listed, Harlem’s Carver Federal Savings
Bank is the only one still operating today. Learn how Carver Federal Savings
Bank has served New York City’s Black community since 1948 and continues to
stand as a testament to Black American’s fight against racial prejudice.

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APPLICATIONS FOR THE NATIONAL FUND FOR
SACRED PLACES OPEN UNTIL MARCH 15
Historic houses of worship, from prairie churches to urban synagogues, unite
people in service and celebration. Yet, in the face of changing demographics and
inadequate resources, many of these sacred places need support to keep their
doors open to the community. The National Fund for Sacred Places provides
training, planning grants, technical assistance, capacity-building support, and
capital grants up to $250,000 to congregations of all faiths. Applications for
funding are open until March 15, 2021.

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TELL THE FULL AMERICAN STORY WITH THE AFRICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL HERITAGE ACTION
FUND
At the National Trust, we believe that Black history is American history, and we
must tell stories that reflect our complex and difficult past to help us shape a
better future. The Trust’s African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund
supports the conservation and recognition of historic places that have been
overlooked in American history and represent centuries of African American
activism, achievement, and resilience. Explore the projects, stories, and
history behind the Action Fund, plus learn how you can help.

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