educational resources on historic preservation
Maury Preservation Alliance Educational Workshops and Lectures
Maury Preservation Alliance hosts quarterly workshops and lectures to educate the public about Maury County’s history, its people and places, and to provide guidance on the care and preservation of historic buildings, cemeteries, and cultural heritage. Stay in touch to learn more about our educational programs.
National Trust for Historic Preservation
The National Trust for Historic Preservation is the leading U.S. nonprofit for preservation advocacy and education, offering conferences, webinars, publications, and leadership programs.
Historic Preservation Tax Credits
The Federal Historic Tax Incentive Program encourages private sector investment in historic buildings including adaptive reuse. Properties must be 'certified historic structures', income producing or considered depreciable and follow the Secretary Standards for Rehabilitation.
The Secretary of the Interior's Standards
The Secretary of the Interior's Standards provide guidelines for the different treatments of historic properties. The four treatments for historic preservation are: preservation, rehabilitation, restoration and reconstruction. Their website offers an abundance of knowledge.
National Archives Catalog
The National Archives and Records Administration houses all the documents conducted in the United States government including places listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Tennessee Historical Commission
The Tennessee Historical Commission is the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) that has state and federally mandated programs promoting historic preservation and history.
Maury County Archives
Maury County Archives is the official repository for historical and governmental records of Maury County, Tennessee. Its purpose is to preserve, organize, and provide public access to records that document the county’s history, government, and people.
Historic Trades Professionals
PreserveList is a directory of historic trades professionals and companies that offer a variety of services needed in preservation projects. Disclaimer: Maury Preservation Alliance assume no responsibility or liability for the actions, services, or representations of any listed individual or organization nor has Maury Preservation Alliance vetted any of the trades professional listed in the external website link. This directory is provided strictly for informational purposes.