Preservation momentum continues this September! Discover recent achievements, new grant opportunities, and inspiring stories from across Florida’s historic communities. Stay tuned for news from Florida Trust and updates on the 11 to Save Grant Fund, educational resources, and announcements from around the state.
Florida Trust & 11 to Save News:
- The Florida Trust is hiring! Looking to become apart of a winning team? Please check out our Florida Trust Jobs page for more info on our open position!
- Applications are now open and being accepted for the 2025 11 to Save Grant Fund! Learn more on how to apply today! The deadline for applications is October 30.
- The official press release for the 2025 Florida Preservation Awards can now be viewed on the Preservation Awards page . Click here!
- Sadly, demolition has begun on the 2023 11 to Save site, Thelma A. Boltin Center, in Gainesville, FL. Read the full article with more details here.
- The Florida Trust honors Flagler Museum for dining hall restorations. Read the full article here reported by Yahoo! News.
- Apart of the 2025 11 to Save list, The USCGC Ingham Maritime Museum, is a ship worth saving. KeysWeekly reports more here in their article!
- Curious to know which four local properties Fox News Jax reported made the Florida Trust 11 to Save? Read on here for more details.
- Pensacola may name part of Belmont Street after late Rev. John Powell. Formerly the site of 2022 11 to Save property, Smith’s Bakery! More details here.
Ongoing Education:
- We’re doing back-to-back Lunch & Learns again in October! Join us on Thursday, October 23 for the Lunch & Learn: Preservation Opportunities with CRAs! And make sure you don’t miss our spook-tacular Halloween edition Lunch & Learn: Preserving Historic Cemeteries on Thursday, October 30. Click the links to register today!
- The National Trust announces it’s 2025 National Preservation Law Conference happening Wednesday, November 5 in Washington, DC or online! Registration and agenda information is location here!
- Join the National Council on Public History for a spooky night of connection and support as “Grumpy Hours” kicks off October 14. A virtual event that gives space for commiseration, community, and much-needed venting for those working in public history or looking to find a career in it. Don’t miss this! Register today!
In Other News:
- Historic Stranahan House Museum Begins $3.3 Million Transformation to Restore Original Community Role. Read the full article here!
- Tallahassee preservationist Althemese Barnes earns National Trust’s highest award! Tallahassee Democrat reports more here.
- Listen In: Explore the work of the National Trust through Podcasts! Click here to see the Top 9 podcasts for Preservationists!
- Meet America’s Most Endangered Historic Places from the National Trust! Read more.
- The National Trust for Historic Preservation releases it’s FAQ’s for “Grant Writing Strategies”. Click here to read all about these helpful tips!
- The Georgia Trust announces its 2025 Fall Ramble in Valdosta and Quitman October 10-12. Click the event page here for all the registration and schedule details!
- Applications are now open for 2026-27 DAR Historic Preservation Grants. Organizations must apply online between August 1 and October 31. Click for more info!
Have any other statewide preservation news you’d love to see shared? Email Larry Crumbie at lcrumbie@floridatrust.org today!