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.
Preserve a Cemetary
Learn About Oral Histories
Preserve an African American School
Preserve and African American Church
Learn About African American Museums/Artifacts
Learn About Genealogy
Preserve an African American Public Building
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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