The Preservation Society of Asheville and Buncombe County proudly announces a new partnership with the National Trust for Historic Preservation. As the Local Partner of the National Trust, PSABC can work more effectively to protect the important historic resources
that make Asheville and Buncombe County such a unique place.
More than 120 of the top nonprofit preservation organizations in the country have chosen to become Statewide and Local Partners of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. The Statewide and Local Partners network provides nonprofits a forum for sharing preservation
practices, solving organizational problems, and improving their effectiveness. Statewide and Local Partners have access to special National Trust benefits and resources. Affiliated organizations place high value on the opportunity to learn from each other and gain credibility in their direct association with a large national organization like the National Trust.
For PSABC, the partnership provides access to additional grant opportunities, information about model practices in preservation and property stewardship, advocacy, preservation education, and outreach. “I know”, said National Trust President Stephanie Meeks, “the Preservation Society of Asheville and Buncombe County will add much to this group by bringing knowledge, expertise and experience to the growing network.”
“In our past 35 years as this community’s private historic preservation nonprofit, we have continued to grow in capacity and effectiveness in the protection of our historic built environment,” said PSABC Executive Director Jack W. L. Thomson. “This partnership is the next natural step in our growth. This affiliation with the Trust provides national exposure for our work and for Asheville as a special historic destination.”
The Preservation Society is celebrating its 35th anniversary in protecting the historic places that our important to our community.
MISSION: Through preserving and promoting the unique historic resources of our region, the Preservation Society of Asheville and Buncombe County works to sustain the heritage and sense of place that is Asheville and Buncombe County.
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