Historic Preservation ANNOUNCEMENTS
Wv Church on america's 11 Most Endangered listNew Salem Baptist Church is in the news! The National Trust for Historic Places recognized the historic Black mining town church as one of America's 11 Most Endangered Historic Places for 2024.
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2024 Endangered List AnnouncedThree additions to the list include historic cut stone walls across West Virginia, the Municipal Auditorium, and proposed demolition sites at the New River Gorge National Park & Preserve
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Information Needed: Sites of EnslavementIf you have information about a site of enslavement in present-day West Virginia, we would like to hear from you!
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Who we arePreservation Alliance of West Virginia serves as the statewide grassroots organization dedicated to historic preservation in our Mountain State.
With a commitment to preserve our unique cultural heritage, PAWV and its members support and promote historic preservation through education & outreach, advocacy, technical assistance, and heritage tourism development. |
You can help
Your support is vital to securing a long-term future for West Virginia’s outstanding cultural and architectural resources. For our state’s vibrant cities and spectacular rural vistas alike, preservation is a key to stimulating our economy while simultaneously maintaining our proud heritage for future generations. Consider volunteering your time or giving a monetary gift to PAWV.