Preserving a Legacy: Saving Nina Simone’s Childhood Home
Preservation experts and community leaders gather for an update on the campaign to save Nina Simone's Childhood Home in Tryon, NC, showcasing the ongoing efforts by the National Trust for Historic Preservation and the Nina Simone Project to preserve the home and celebrate the iconic jazz artist's cultural legacy.
Museum Recovers Missing History Book
"One of the board members said out of curiosity, 'Let's go online and see what we might find. They hit the jackpot!"
School Used to Educate Black Students Preserved
Community members refurbished historic school over the last 10-plus years.
Restoration Update: City Hall
In recent years, the City of Asheville has spent millions of dollars fixing up City Hall. Staff members argue the building is on the National Register of Historic Places, so it is in the taxpayers' interest to conserve the landmark. This 100-year-old building, outfitted largely with original equipment until recently, is also the office space for several workers, who deserve not only functional HVAC but a safe workspace devoid of water damage.
Three Historic Markers Within Feet of Each Other
You're told that you should never discuss religion and politics. Still, this week, that's going to be unavoidable, as at the corner of these two roads, you'll find three very interesting plaques marking an early missionary and two politicians.