Kentucky: Heritage Council - Preserve America

Kentucky continues to lead the nation in the number of Preserve America designations, as of March 2008 with 69 designated communities, three neighborhoods and one historic district.

Preserve America is a White House initiative to encourage and support community efforts for the preservation and enjoyment of America's priceless cultural and natural heritage, with designated entities eligible to share in $10 million in federal grants. The initiative is presented in cooperation with the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation in partnership with the U.S. Departments of Agriculture, Commerce, Defense, Education, Housing and Urban Development, Interior and Transportation, and other federal agencies.

Because of this success early on, First Lady Laura Bush visited Louisville on April 20, 2004 to officially designate 32 Kentucky towns and cities as Preserve America Communities. Four Kentucky projects have also received $287,000 in grant funds.

For program information, see Preserve America [ External Link - You are now leaving the .gov domain. ] or visit the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation.