Reconstructing the Preservation Movement

The Utah State Historic Preservation Office (Utah SHPO) works to preserve Utah's past.

Utah State Historic Preservation Office

Part history lesson, part showcase in next/best practices, this lecture will have something for everyone.

The world has changed greatly since the American preservation movement formally began with Ann Pamela Cunningham saving George Washington’s Mt.Vernon in 1853. As preservationists we are taught to learn from the past, but in our effort to preserve it have we forgotten to also look forward? Reflecting on how the preservation movement began Sarah Marsom will showcase examples of where it is going and help us conceptualize how preservation can be reconstructed to become a movement of, by, and for all. Let’s expand our toolkit, our understanding of who is a preservationist, and empower each other for the future of our communities! While Sarah delves into preservation – past, present, and future, visual artist Carlos Carmonamedina will be sketching presentation reflections. Carlos’ creation will be revealed prior to the live Q&amp;A with the audience and digitally distributed to all registered attendees. Part history lesson, part showcase in next/best practices, this lecture will have something for everyone regardless of where they are in their preservation journey. Sarah Marsom’s work as a heritage resource consultant strives to improve the preservation movement’s accessibility by empowering the next generation of community advocates and increasing representation of lesser known histories. In 2018, she was recognized by the National Trust for Historic Preservation as the recipient of the American Express Aspire Award during the 2018 National Preservation Awards and as an honoree of the inaugural 40 Under 40: People Saving Place&#x27;s list. The National Council on Public History recognized my projects -Crafting Herstory and Dismantle Preservation with an honorable mention for Excellence in Consulting as a part of the 2021 Public History Awards. Sarah Marsom’s work has been has been featured in Curbed, Traditional Building Magazine, and the National Parks Service’s LGBTQ America Theme Study, amongst other publications and podcasts. Carlos Carmonamedina is a visual artist and graphic designer with a passion for illustration, print and social media. His ongoing postcard project, DC is my City, chronicles life in the District of Columbia. It started in 2016 and it has been featured on several media and exhibitions. In 2018, The National Trust for Historic Preservation included Carlos on its inaugural “40 under 40: People saving Places” list, celebrating creators who expand the nation’s view. The list celebrates creators who are expanding our nation’s view of what it means to save places and tell America’s full history.

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