In the United States, the preservation of historic cemeteries is largely subsumed under the complicated body of law that governs historic preservation generally. That body of law consists of statutes, regulations, executive orders, administrative guidelines, and case law at multiple levels of government. Powers not...
One of the most commonly asked questions is, how do I clean this stone? Although the cleaning of a gravestone may seem quite simple, this is not always the case. Every time a historic stone is cleaned, some of the stones surface is removed in the process. Clean...
Improper treatment can cause irreversible damage to historic cemeteries, so it's critical that the right techniques are used to preserve and stabilize the stone and prevent them from further damage and deterioration. Know what to do and what not to do to help ensure sound choices...
>What are the dos and don'ts of cemetery preservation? >What are the proper techniques for historic cemeteries? >How do you begin a cemetery preservation program? View This Informative Webinar With Friends of Eastern Cemetery Founder Andy Harpole and Board Member Savannah Darr Cemeteries and burial grounds are important places to...
For generations, small towns have served as cultural and economic centers for surrounding rural areas. Their physical and social fabric reflect the community's unique history and identity. Changing economic conditions and demographics create challenges for rural downtowns. Despite these challenges, some communities remain vibrant places,...
Today's roads and highways are built to be safe, efficient. We rarely notice them until they put obstacles in our path — and accident, a detour — or unless we encounter a particularly bad stretch with potholes and bumps. Travel on modern roads has become...
Roads and their roadsides are much more than routes to get us quickly from here to there. They are a special kind of landscape, and they hold their own complex history. All Kentucky roads display a certain amount of historical character. None, however, displays as...
By the early to mid-1800s, Kentucky had left her frontier roots behind. The cities of Lexington and Louisville were bustling places of commerce and culture. Still, the fifteenth state was mainly rural, and most Kentuckians were farmers. About 20 percent of Kentucky's residents at this time...
The Historic Tax Credit Improvement Act (HTCIA) of 2017, S425/HR1158, makes long overdue changes to the Federal HTC to further encourage building reuse and redevelopment in small, midsize and rural communities. It also makes the rehabilitation of community projects like theaters, libraries and schools easier;...
These Talking Points illustrate how the Federal HTC encourages private investment; creates jobs; benefits local communities; grows local economies; and, returns more to the Treasury than it costs. Share these with decision makers, legislators, developers, historic building owners and others interested in historic preservation. Read and...