National Trust for Historic Preservation<\/strong><\/a> from Sweatt Fund from Montana. These grant funds will be used to prepare a Historic Structure Report for the Historic Andrew Peterson Farmstead.<\/p>\n“Organizations like the Carver County Historical Society, help to ensure that communities and towns all across America retain their unique sense of place,” said Stephanie Meeks, president of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. “We are honored to provide a grant to the Carver County Historical Society, which will use the funds to help preserve an important piece of our shared national heritage.”<\/p>\n
Grants from the National Trust Preservation Funds range from $2,500 to $5,000 and have provided over $15 million since 2003. These matching grants are awarded to nonprofit organizations and public agencies across the country to support wide-ranging activities including consultant services for rehabilitating buildings, technical assistance for tourism that promotes historic resources, and the development of materials for education and outreach campaigns.<\/p>\n
For more information on National Trust for Historic Preservation\u2019s Preservation Fund grants, visit: <\/strong><\/p>\nwww.PreservationNation.org\/funding<\/strong><\/p>\nAbout the Carver County Historical Society<\/strong><\/p>\nThe Carver County Historical Society is a 76 year old organization dedicated to collecting, preserving, and interpreting the history of Carver County.\u00a0 The Historic Andrew Peterson Farmstead was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978. It is the intent of the CCHS, that the farm becomes a public place of learning and enjoyment.\u00a0 With that in mind, the following mission statement for the farm was adopted.<\/p>\n
Preservation and interpretation of the Andrew Peterson farm through the lens of Minnesota\u2019s rich immigrant and agricultural history is a key mission of the Carver County Historical Society. Through the Andrew Peterson farm and his historically relevant diaries, CCHS encourages visitors of all ages to discover our diverse cultural heritage and to understand how the past shapes the present \u2013 and the future<\/p>\n
\u00a0About the National Trust for Historic Preservation<\/strong><\/p>\nThe National Trust for Historic Preservation is a privately-funded nonprofit organization that works to save America\u2019s historic places to enrich our future. The National Trust for Historic Preservation is committed to protecting America\u2019s rich cultural legacy and helping build vibrant, sustainable communities that reflect our nation\u2019s diversity. Follow us on Twitter @savingplaces.<\/p>\n
The National Trust for Historic Preservation, a privately funded nonprofit organization, works to save America\u2019s historic places.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
News Release Media Contact: NTHP Public Affairs, 202.588.6141, pr@savingplaces.org The Carver County Historical Society was awarded $10,000 to be applied towards the Historic Structure Report at the Andrew Peterson Farmstead. Waconia, Minnesota –The Carver County Historical Society \u2013 Historic Andrew Peterson Farmstead was awarded a $10,000 grant by the National Trust for Historic Preservation from … <\/p>\n
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