Services
The official statewide partner of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. The Louisiana Trust for Historic Preservation promotes the preservation of the historic resources and heritage of Louisiana.
Technical Assistance:
· Provides a statewide network for preservationists to exchange information through the newsletter, internet, annual conference and workshops.
· Partners with the National Trust for Historic Preservation, Foundation for Historical Louisiana and Preservation Resource Center in distributing technical assistance state-wide.
· Maintains a current list of local preservation organizations in Louisiana.
· Partners with the Louisiana Main Streets Program to protect Louisiana's historic integrity.
Outreach:
· Distributes Quarterly Newsletter Statewide
· Initiated Statewide Annual Preservation Awards
· Assists the Louisiana Department of Culture, Recreation, and Tourism's Historic Preservation Division and Louisiana Main Street Program; local preservation organizations; and the National Trust in promoting heritage education, cultural tourism, community awareness of Louisiana's historic and cultural resources.
· Ten Most Endangered Historic Sites List program focuses critical attention to historic preservation needs statewide. List is currently announced semi-annually so the Louisiana Trust can provide ongoing assistance and attention until the site is saved.
Advocacy:
· Advocated for preservation legislation and funding on the state and national levels, the Preservation Property Tax Abatement for homebuyers who renovate historic properties, and the historic homeowner state income tax credit.
· Secured funds for the development of a master plan to preserve and promote the Mississippi River Road Corridor.