Networks
Networks are an important element in developing professional connections, education, and communities. This is a directory of networks related to the historic trades.
Connect with Professionals
This page hosts a roster of professional networks related to the historic building trades.
Do you know a network that should be added or a network that is no longer active? Submit an entry! This helps us keep the database an up-to-date and relevant resource. As available, please include the name of the organization, contact information, website and social media, membership type, activities and publications, and trade skills practiced.
The Black Cemetery Network
Biography
Mission
The Black Cemetery Network [BCN] was founded in response to the national call to action to raise awareness about the issue of erasure and silencing of black cemeteries throughout the U.S. These cemeteries contain stories about people, place, and families which are often missing from the larger public narrative. Our network connects living records of forgotten histories through research, advocacy, and collaboration. BCN is a collaboration between black cemetery site advocates from across the country ready to connect with you, your community, or organization.
Membership
To be eligible for a BCN membership, applicants must be actively involved with a black cemetery site or sacred space that has been successfully registered to the BCN Virtual Archive.
Activities
Events, cemetery research, archives, advocacy
Publications
BCN Blog, Newsletter
Trade Skills
Cemetery preservation and restoration