Preserve America is a White House initiative in cooperation with the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation; the U.S. Departments of Defense, Interior, Agriculture, Commerce, Housing and Urban Development, Transportation, and Education; the National Endowment for the Humanities; the President's Committee on the Arts and Humanities; and the President's Council on Environmental Quality.

New 28-panel color booklet; available online. Download booklet (PDF)

Summary
With a special introduction by the First Lady, Honorary Chair of Preserve America, this booklet provides comprehensive information on the Administration’s Preserve America initiative. It addresses the educational, cultural, and economic benefits of heritage tourism, and fully describes the initiatives components: the Preserve America Executive Order, Presidential Awards, Community and Neighborhood designations, grants, heritage education partnerships, and more.

To order copies
“Preserve America: Explore and Enjoy Our Heritage” is available at no charge, by contacting Artisha Thompson at athompson@achp.gov or 202-606-8515.

Posted August 4, 2006

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