Better Boards Training Workshop

May 20 - 21, 2022

Do you volunteer or work with a preservation organization in your community? a historical society or museum? Main Street group? or other non-profit?  Learn how to build and improve your organization's capacity and activities by attending this upcoming Better Boards Training Workshop in Baton Rouge on May 20-21. LTHP active members receive 10% discount on registration.

The 1.5 day Better Boards Training Workshop will be lead by Esther Hall and  will show how historic preservation boards and other non-profit organizations can strengthen their skills and strategies among board members.  This event will be held at Red Stick Social's 4th Floor Hall in Baton Rouge. 

Registration is $75/person and includes Friday lunch and refreshments.  It is recommended that at least 3 members from your organization (staff and/or board members) attend for effective change and impact. Seating is limited so register your team today! Registration closes Sunday May 15th.  

Final Toolkit Regional Meetings

Just three "Historic Preservation Toolkit" meetings remain.  Please join LTHP and partners to learn more about various tools and programs to help save and restore buildings in Louisiana.  Registration is appreciated.  All meetings start at 5:30 PM.  Join us if you are in close proximity to one of these communities. 

• Lake Charles, Tuesday May 10 - Lake Charles Civic Center
• Hammond, Thursday May 19 - Council Chambers
• Virtual, Tuesday June 7 - Zoom link to be sent with registration 

Celebrate National Historic Preservation Month with Membership

Your membership supports preservation year-round across all 64 parishes in Louisiana! Our members are making preservation happen in big cities and small countryside communities. 

From educational workshops, technical assistance, and revolving fund properties, the Louisiana Trust is dedicated to saving places in all corners of the state. 

You can continue to support preservation and revitalization by joining or renewing as a member or making a one-time or recurring donation.  

Members benefits include:

• Discounts to Sherwin-Williams Paint stores nationwide 
• Magazine subscriptions to Preservation in Print (at select levels)
• Free listings of available historic real estate properties 
• Discounts to upcoming LTHP events

You can also support LTHP by selecting the Louisiana Preservation Alliance Inc when shopping with Amazon Smile. To learn more about membership or if you would like an application mailed, contact 225-930-0936 or wprince@lthp.org. 

Preservation Related Grants & Programs

Here are just a few current grants and initiatives that are currently open for application:

Lower Mississippi Delta Initiative Grant Program, due May 20

Atchafalaya National Heritage Area Grant Program, due May 31

National Trust Preservation Funds, due June 1

National Park Service Historic Preservation Fund, due June 3

Louisiana Cultural District Application, due July 15

Visit our Resources page for other programs and resources to learn more. 

Support Historic Preservation in all 64 Parishes
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