Encuentro: A National Conference on Latino Heritage and Historic Preservation Program 2018

A program for Encuentro - The 3rd Convening of Latinos in Heritage Conservation and the 33rd Annual Rhode Island Statewide Historic Preservation Conference held in April 2018. From the Bienvenidos: "Thank you for attending Encuentro 2018, a landmark collaboration between Latinos in Heritage Conservation, Rhode Island Latino Arts, and the Rhode Island Historical Preservation & Heritage Commission. The National Historic Preservation Act is now more than 50 years old, but too often our preservation efforts do not reflect the true diversity of our nation's history. From California to Rhode Island., our country's demographics continue to change, and our work to conserve our cultural heritage must evolve to serve all our communities. Encuentro 2018 is a groundbreaking opportunity to learn about current effort nationwide to elevate diverse Latino stories, traditions, and places. Over the next three days, we will strive to make new connections and to expand our collective vision for historic preservation in underrepresented communities. We will exchange ideas and experiences and return to our communities with new strategies for preserving and interpreting a more complete American story. We are grateful that you have joined us to envision the future of heritage conservation and historic preservation - one that is inclusive of the many communities who have built our country." Project funding was provided in part by a Historic Preservation Fund grant to the Rhode Island Historical Preservation and Heritage Commission, administered by the State, Tribal, Local Plans and Grants division, National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior (grant number P17AF00032).

Encuentro: A National Conference on Latino Heritage and Historic Preservation Program 2018

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