Preserving Georgia’s Historic African American Resources

This workshop will include topics on major themes and issues for historic African American resources, fundraising strategies and planning, and technical preservation assistance.

Speakers will include Melissa Jest, African American Programs Coordinator with the Georgia Department of Cultural Affairs Historic Preservation Division; Mark C. McDonald, President and CEO of The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation; and advocates for preservation of African American resources in Southwest Georgia.

This virtual workshop will be delivered via Zoom. Registrants will receive a link to join in advance of the workshop.

Supported by grants from the Williams Family Foundation and the National Trust for Historic Preservation African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund.