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Mapping Stories, Managing Places, Connecting Communities: GIS for Historic Preservation
January 28 at 2:00 pm
During this panel discussion, learn how organizations can leverage GIS in historic preservation. Gain actionable insights and discover how geo-enabled storytelling and data sharing can elevate your work. 

Advocating Successfully for State Historic Tax Credits
February 10 at 1:00 pm
During this discussion, experts in state historic tax credits from New York, Kansas, and Maine will share how they greatly improved their programs in 2025. Learn more and ask questions about the latest innovations in preservation incentives and how to advocate for state historic tax credits.

Federal Preservation Priorities for 2026
February 25 at 2:00 pm
During this webinar, hear a concise briefing on the federal legislative priorities shaping historic preservation in 2026. The webinar will outline the core policy and funding issues that will define the preservation agenda in Washington and set the direction for advocacy efforts across the field in 2026 and beyond.

Registration is open for fall courses presented by the American Association for State and Local History (AASLH). Online Courses from AASLH are designed for busy history doers who need to gain training in important areas of operating a history organization. Courses range from four to eight weeks long, and are led by an experienced instructor. You’ll engage deeply with the subject through readings, video chats and other interactions with the instructor, and by discussing the material with your classmates. Click here to view courses and to register. 

 

The New Jersey Tourism Industry Association is proud to announce the relaunch of the Certified Tourism Industry Professional (CTIP) program! Choose your path with four core courses and a selection of certificate specific electives developed by Stockton University in partnership with industry experts and practitioners.

Optimize your organization with a toolbox of skills focused on identifying your tourism assets, growing your visitor pool and finding operational efficiencies through strategic internal and external partnerships. Engage your staff in professional development that delivers in-demand, industry specific and transferable skills. Click here to learn more. 

National Trust Preservation Funds (NTPF) are an umbrella group of grant funds intended to encourage preservation at the local level by supporting ongoing preservation work and by providing seed money for preservation projects. There are three deadlines per year in February, June, and October. Grants from this fund are generally between $2,500 and $5,000. Out-of-round funding can occur (when available) in the case of an emergency. Email the Grants Office for more information.

Several grants in the NTPF portfolio are limited to a specific type or geographic area but allow for larger grants. Click here to learn more about the National Trust Preservation Funds.

 

The National Fund for Sacred Places is a program of Partners for Sacred Places in collaboration with the National Trust for Historic Preservation and provides training, planning grants, and capital grants from $50,000 to $500,000 for congregations of all faiths. Visit FundforSacredPlaces.org for more details, including eligibility requirements, guidelines, and online application.

 

Click here to view upcoming course and workshop offerings.

The Historic Preservation Continuing Education Program at Rutgers–Camden promotes the importance of historic preservation in communities by bringing together students and active professionals in the field. The program is co-sponsored by MARCH and the New Jersey Historic Trust.

 

Participate in the celebration and commemoration of America's 250th anniversary! Attend events and programs, and/or learn how to become involved with RevolutionNJ. Click here to learn more about RevolutionNJ.

 

 

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