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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.
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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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