Gullah Geechee Foundation

Wonderful news!

The National Trust’s African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund and The Conservation Fund's Legacy Places Initiative are partnering to advance the preservation and long-term protection of historically significant Black heritage sites across the United States. Each year, hundreds of these historic sites are lost as buildings and landscapes sit abandoned, forgotten or dismissed.

The partnership was inspired in part by our organizations' shared involvement with the historic Ben Moore Hotel in Montgomery, Alabama. The hotel was a rich cultural landmark for Black Americans living in Montgomery under Jim Crow. However, prolonged vacancy has led to the hotel's structural deterioration.

Acquired by The Conservation Fund in November of 2025, the Ben Moore Hotel was subsequently named one of the National Trust’s 11 Most Endangered Historic Places in America in 2026.

Under this new partnership, The Conservation Fund will secure at-risk African American heritage sites, and the National Trust will help advance those sites preservation efforts and long-term stewardship, creating a stronger pathway for their restoration and future reuse.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/kcMb50ZEUXR

Join us for a FREE two-day workshop focused on understanding heirs’ property, protecting family land, and preserving your family’s legacy for generations to come.

📅 September 25–26, 2026
📍 American Beach Community Center
1600 Julia Street, Amelia Island, FL

Topics include:
• Heirs’ property and clear ownership
• Understanding property taxes
• Choosing the right ownership structure
• Protecting and preserving family land
• Continuing the family legacy — and more!

✨ Attendance is FREE, but registration is required. Space is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.

🍽️ Lunch and refreshments will be provided.

Register here: https://form.jotform.com/261986542216059

In memoriam of a true ally.

🌊 Applications are now open for the 2026 UN Partnerships Awards!

Do you have a partnership advancing sustainable development in Small Island Developing States? Showcase impact, gain UN recognition & inspire others.

🗓️ Apply by 17 August 2026

ℹ️ https://sdgs.un.org/SIDSPartnershipsAwards