SC Preservation Toolkit

Empowering African American History Preservation

Through the development of a Preservation Toolkit, the WeGOJA Foundation will help a growing number of organizations meet their preservation goals for African American history. The preservation toolkit will be a one-stop shop of interactive resources and information for property owners, practitioners, and preservationists, especially newly enthusiastic local activists.

Preservation Topics

I Want To Learn About

Go deeper and gain valuable knowledge, tools and insights around preservation topics that interest you.  Your first and best stop to learn about African American preservation and how to move your effort forward.

Cemeteries

Explore topics, techniques and knowledge around preserving cemeteries.

Oral Histories

Explore the most common form of preservation. Hear stories and learn how to protect and preserve your family’s oral history.

African American Schools

Start your journey to explore and celebrate african american through preservation of Rosenwald schools, Equalization schools and HBCUs

African American Churches

One of the bedrocks of African American cultural life and heritage. Discover stories, profiles and practical tips to preserve and protect African American churches.

African American Museums/Artifacts

Explore the rich cultural heritage provided through museums and historic artifacts. Gain valuable knowledge and direction in your journey to preserve your family or community’s artifacts.

Genealogy

Learn how to explore and uncover your family’s history and story with tools, tips and approaches that will help you start your genealogical journey.

African American Public Buildings

Preserving historically significant african american buildings is complex and nuanced. Gain insights, direction and inspiration through this topic.

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Preservation Experts

Build your team and tap into our network of preservation experts from across the state covering a range of disciplines and projects.

Grants & Funding

May your harvest be bountiful.  Every project needs resources to grow.  Explore our database of over X organizations that provide financial assistance for preservation efforts.

How To Guides

Helpful guides to help educate aspiring preservationists walk through the process of preserving or exploring a particular facet of african american cultural/heritage preservation.

Rules, Regulations & Requirements

Knowledge is power! Explore the federal , state and local regulations that govern historic preservation so you can navigate your way to success.

Preservation Projects

Explore the hard work of preservationists across the state to protect, celebrate and preserve African American culture and history with our interactive map.

Help With Advocacy

Help us protect, preserve and celebrate African American history by advocating today.  Connect with your federal, state and local officials. 

Community & Connections

“Netiwoki” is Yoruba for network.  Join SC’s fastest growing community of preservationists, activists and advocates to make connections and strengthen the movement.

News & Notes

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