We all know that historic preservation is an important way for us to transmit our understanding of the past to future generations.  However, preservation is not possible without education.  It is our strongest tool in building a preservation ethic in our communities. People need to understand what preservation is about, its benefits and value before they can become advocates.

To accomplish this, historic preservation must be actively and holistically promoted to the general public. We have established this newsletter, Participate in Preservation, to inform on historic preservation issues, advocacy updates, events, and activities in Cape May County. The newsletter will be published four times a year and distributed via email, Facebook and hard copies. Our goals are the following:

1.  To use the Newsletter as a tool to actively promote the appreciation, protection, appropriate use and development of buildings, communities and landscapes in Cape May County.

2. To shine a spotlight on the historic places and organizations in Cape May County.

3. To build through education and give voice to, a community who deeply cares about retaining and protecting our communal character and our spirit of place.

Your help is needed in the form of information.  Let us know what you are doing and planning, any events, important meetings, preservation issues you might be facing, ideas for articles, and more! Also feel free to send us any questions you have about preservation, and we may answer it in our next issue. Visibility can only help everyone’s cause.

Please send your content to the newsletter committee at preservingthewildwoods@gmail.com, including “NEWSLETTER” in the subject line. 

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