Historic preservation is making headlines in Florida. Here’s a roundup of news items to watch, and updates on stories we’ve been following:
- The John A. Gibson School, a past 11 to Save site, has a new plan for preservation!
- Concerns mount as a 19th century Putnam County cemetery may be bulldozed to make way for construction.
- Archaeologists believe they have discovered something incredible– an 18th century British Fort in St. Augustine.
- After many delays, plans are in motion to restore Miami’s historic Marine Stadium.
- Continuing in Miami news, the city has been selected for the World Architecture Festival this fall.
- Exciting progress has been made in the restoration of a historic Tampa cigar factory.
- Preservationists warn that a historic jail in St. Johns County with ties to the American Civil Rights movement could be demolished.
Upcoming Events & Training:
- The Invisible Histories Memory Keepers community archivist training, “designed for LGBTQ southerners interested in “LGBTQ southerners who are interested in learning how to document and preserve their own histories,” is open for applications until March 2, 2025.
- Springfield Preservation and Revitalization hosts a number of upcoming events, inducing a tour of historic homes and gardens.
Do you have preservation news to share? Let us know!