Preserving World Cultures

Global Preservation Success Stories

See how America helps preserve cultural heritage around the world.

Video: Honoring Cultural Heritage

Ambassadors Fund For Cultural Preservation

Since its creation 10 years ago the U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation has provided financial support to more than 640 projects in more than 100 countries.

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America Preserves World Cultures

A selection of projects funded by the U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation

Macedonia – Restoration in Ohrid

Romania – Romani Voices

Georgia – Ancient Excavation

Kosovo – Gjakova Ethnographic Museum

Russia – Preserving Mansi Culture

The United States is helping other nations preserve their diverse cultural heritage.

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U.S. Fund Supports Cultural Preservation in Europe

In 2010, the Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation gave awards to 12 European nations for new projects in the Balkans, the Caucasus and elsewhere.

Funding Preservation

These organizations are preserving cultural heritage in your country.

The U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation

UNESCO

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Celebrating Cultural Heritage in the U.S.

National Park Service

Cultural Sites Tell America’s Story

The U.S. National Park Service, which manages sites and structures that have played significant roles in the nation’s history, is engaged in preserving and interpreting the American past.

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