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Promoting the preservation of the cultural heritage and historic resources of Louisiana through education, technical assistance, outreach and advocacy.
Education:
- Provides ongoing Heritage Education training that empowers teachers with tools to stimulate an interest in our historic preservation and Louisiana’s unique cultural heritage.
- Have trained more than 150 teachers since 2000, affecting more than 5,000 LA K-12 students
- Co-sponsored 2006 & 2007 Colonial Williamsburg Teachers Workshop, involving teachers statewide, with the McMains Foundation and the Louisiana Resource Center for Educators.
- Published and distributed LA Heritage Education Handbook “Effective Heritage Education Programs in Louisiana.
- Has cooperated and participated in heritage education projects with the Louisiana Division of Historic Preservation and the National Center for Preservation Technology and Training.
Technical Assistance:
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Provides a statewide network for preservationists to exchange information through the newsletter, internet, annual conference and workshops.
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Partners with the National Trust for Historic Preservation, Foundation for Historical Louisiana and Preservation Resource Center in distributing technical assistance state-wide.
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Maintains a current list of local preservation organizations in Louisiana
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Supports the LT. Governor’s Louisiana Rebirth initiative by promoting rural tourism, partnering with the Louisiana Main Streets Program, and protecting Louisiana’s historic integrity.
Outreach:
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Distributes Quarterly Newsletter Statewide
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Initiated Statewide Annual Preservation Awards
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Assists the Louisiana Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism, local preservation organizations and the National Trust in promoting heritage education, cultural tourism, community awareness of Louisiana’s historic and cultural resources.
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Ten Most Endangered Historic Sites List program focuses critical attention to historic preservation needs statewide. List is currently announced semi-annually so the Louisiana Trust can provide ongoing assistance and attention until the site is saved.
Advocacy:
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Advocates for preservation legislation and funding on the state and national levels.
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Helped pass the Preservation Property Tax Abatement for homebuyers who renovate historic properties.
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Introduced legislation for a historic homeowner state income tax credit.
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Secured funds for the development of a master plan to preserve and promote the Mississippi River Road Corridor.
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Helped defeat HB 884 in committee for the Vieux Carre Property Owners, Residents & Associates & French Quarter Citizens. The defeat of this bill maintained the zoning limitations to protect the integrity of the historic properties in the French Quarter.
The Louisiana Trust for Historic Preservation is the Statewide Partner of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. The Louisiana Trust for Historic Preservation is a private not-for-profit 501©3 of the Internal Revenue Code. Donations to the Louisiana Trust are tax deductible.
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