Historic Places: Engaging Communities in Preserving Heritage and Identity

Preserving historic sites and buildings is a powerful way to protect the experiences and stories that make up a community’s past. Sixty years ago, the National Historic Preservation Act offered a new framework for safeguarding and maintaining these landmarks. Newtown, the heart of which was recently added to the National Register of Historic Places, is taking preservation seriously thanks to strong leadership and community involvement. With ongoing threats to historic resources, now is the time to think about what’s next. Dr. Keys will present ideas from her experience and lead a conversation about opportunities for future historic preservation efforts in Newtown.
Presented by Dr. Leslee Keys, PhD, Principal, Keys and Associates, LLC
Registration required. https://loom.ly/EeslkUY
Program begins promptly at 11 a.m.
About this Series
This lecture is part of the Sarasota County History Center’s Fall 2026 Florida History Lecture Series, commemorating America’s 250th anniversary by exploring Florida’s people, places, and experiences within the broader story of the United States.
Funding for this program was provided through a grant from Florida Humanities with funds from the National Endowment for the Humanities. Additional support is provided by the Jacarlene Foundation. Any views, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this program do not necessarily represent those of Florida Humanities, the National Endowment for the Humanities, or the Jacarlene Foundation.
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