Latinos in Heritage Conservation

10/30/2026

¡Feliz Halloween from your amigxs at LHC! 🎃🕯️

Like Tío Paco says, our cementerios deserve cariño all year long, not just during spooky season. And honestly? He’s right. 💛

For so many Latinx comunidades, cemeteries are sacred spaces where we honor our ancestors, our stories, and our cultura. They’re not scary, they’re family. 🌼

Got a story about a abuelita, a tío, or a special place that holds your memories? Comment “Tio Paco Sent Me” and we’ll slide into your DMs with a link to share it in our people’s archive. 📖✨

Let’s keep what matters to nosotrxs alive, one story at a time. 🧡

10/28/2026

¡Prepárate for Cycle 3! 🌟

The applications for the Nuestra Herencia Program opens in just ONE week on November 4, and we want you to feel ready, confident, and cómodo every step of the way. That’s why we’re launching the Nuestra Herencia Grant Program Webinar Series!

See the dates and what each session covers, from understanding eligibility to putting together a strong application:

➡️Thursday, November 12 at 2:00 p.m. CST – Nuestra Herencia Grant Program Overview
Learn about the program’s mission and funding goals and explore the updated grant guidelines and eligibility criteria, while receiving practical tips for preparing a strong application.
REGISTER HERE: https://givebutter.com/1112-nh-grantprogramoverview

➡️Wednesday, November 18 at 2:00 p.m. CST – How to Apply for and Manage a Grant
Whether you're applying for the first time or looking to strengthen your grants management skills, this webinar will provide practical guidance for navigating the full grant lifecycle.
REGISTER HERE: https://givebutter.com/1118-nh-applyandmanagegrant

➡️Wednesday, December 2 at 2:00 p.m. CST - Category Deep Dive: Capital Projects
Want to preserve a Latinx historic site? Learn what makes a successful preservation project and how to make the case for significance to craft a competitive application.
REGISTER HERE: https://givebutter.com/1202-nh-capitalprojects

➡️Wednesday, December 9 at 2:00 p.m. CST – Category Deep Dive: Project Planning
Want to work towards a larger preservation project, like heritage markers or restoring a building? Learn how you can build towards these goals through planning and documentation.
REGISTE HERE: https://givebutter.com/1209-nh-projectplanning

➡️Friday, December 11 at 2:00 p.m. CST - Category Deep Dive: Building Organizational Strength
Find out how Latinx preservation nonprofits can develop new skills through board training, strategic planning, developing fundraising plans, and more.
REGISTER HERE: https://givebutter.com/1211-nh-buildingorgstrength

➡️Wednesday, December 16 at 2:00 p.m. CST – Category Deep Dive: Preservation Education
Learn what makes a competitive Preservation Education project, the importance of being place-based, and the ideal audience for preservation related training opportunities.
REGISTER HERE: https://givebutter.com/1216-nh-preservationeducation

✨ Grant program webinars are 100% free, but you do need to register via Givebutter to receive your direct link to join.

🌎 Thanks to our partnership with Cinco Rios Multilingual Initiatives, every webinar will be offered in English and Spanish with simultaneous interpretation. Let’s get you set up for success to preserve our herencia! 💪🏽

👉🏽 Know more at latinoheritage.us/grants

Latinos in Heritage Conservation (LHC) is committed to supporting a strong, national movement for Latinx heritage preservation. To further this mission, we offer the Nuestra Herencia Grant Program, which is exclusively dedicated to funding Latinx heritage and historic preservation projects. This gra...

10/28/2026

When we think of gigantes that continue to inspire us, Dolores always came to mind first.

A pioneer, an organizer, and a force who spent her life luchando for farmworkers, women, and Latinxs everywhere, her work is deeply woven into the purpose of Latinos in Heritage Conservation, and any other organization or community group that aims to protect, celebrate, and elevate our comunidades.

Dolores showed us that “sí se puede” is a responsibility to ourselves and the people around us. 🌾

Gracias, Dolores, for your unwavering service to gente, and our civil rights. It was an incredible honor for our team to welcome you at Congreso. We will never forget the ones who paved the way for us.

Say their names, tell their stories, and carry their legacy forward.

Descansa en poder, guerrera. ✊🏽

10/28/2026

Rest in poder, guerrera. 🥺🧡

We are deeply saddened to announce that our beloved mother, Dolores Huerta, has passed away today at the age of 96. As you can imagine, this is an incredibly difficult time for us, and we ask for privacy as we grieve this incredible loss to our family. We know that many of you around the world share in our mourning, and we will be following up on plans to recognize and celebrate her incredible life and legacy.

With gratitude,
Dolores Huerta’s Family 

Angela L. Torres, photo credit

Media Contacts
Erik Olvera | [email protected] | 415-994-3242
Lara Bergthold | [email protected]

10/27/2026

The Borderlands holds some of the longest-standing histories for Latinx communities, and yet most of these stories don’t exist in our formal records. 🌵

Last year, The Abuelas Project set out to document these stories antes de que se pierdan para siempre, creating a collection of stories from Duranguito, Texas to Barrio Viejo in Arizona. ✊🏽

But our work is not done! ¡Queremos escuchar de ti! 💛 Do you have memories or stories to share about the Borderlands? Submit them through The Abuelas Project public survey, where we invite the community to share the histories that matter to them.

¡Y hay más! You can explore Storytellers from across the United States and Puerto Rico at latinoheritage.us/abuelasproject

10/23/2026

¡Bienvenida, Savanah! 🌟

We’re thrilled to introduce Savanah Pennell, our new Colorado Preservation Fellow! Savanah brings a deep passion for connecting with neighbors, elevating voices, and strengthening grassroots engagement across the state.

In this role, Savanah will work closely with Latinos in Heritage Conservation (LHC) to support the Colorado Statewide Latino Heritage Strategic Plan, a statewide initiative developed in partnership with History Colorado. Together, we’re working to make sure Latinx stories, places, and legacies are recognized, honored, and protected for generations to come.

Estamos muy emocionadxs de tenerte en el equipo, Savanah! 💛

10/21/2026

¡Get ready everyone! Applications for Cycle 3 of the Nuestra Herencia Grant Program open in two weeks! 🗓️ Mark your calendars for November 4th, 2026.

🏛️Nuestra Herencia Grant Program is the only grant program that supports Latinx-led historic preservation projects. Founded and led by Latinos in Heritage Conservation, it exists to help our communities protect the places that tell our stories.

Have a project that honors your community’s historia? 👉🏽 Learn more at latinoheritage.us/grants

10/20/2026

¿Quién cuenta la historia de Estados Unidos? 🇺🇸

Our executive director, Sehila Mota Casper, joined Lucas Grindley on NextCity's podcast Not My Narrative to unpack the "master narrative" of where America comes from, how it's taught in our schools, and what's been left out. Spoiler: a lot of it is us. Latinxs have been part of this country's story since before it was a country, and our heritage deserves a place in the classroom and in the places we protect.

🎧 Tune in and jump to 17:35 to hear Sehila's take: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7Fqmf4y0DCA7wCVxWcMWaz

Tag a teacher, a historian, or a friend who needs to hear this. 💬

Not My Narrative · Episode

10/19/2026

Latinx heritage matters, and it matters beyond the preservation field. 💛

Latinos in Heritage Conservation is building a movement that affirms Latinx heritage through education, conservation, advocacy, and leadership development. When you become a member, you're sending a signal that our stories, our places, and our communities deserve to be protected and celebrated.

You'll also get the good stuff: monthly cafecitos ☕ and access to La Plaza, our space for professional connections and community. Come for the tools, stay for la comunidad.

Join us today:

Become a part of history...Become a member Learn more about LHC's memberships and become a miembro today!

10/15/2026

What does history mean to the community, and who gets to decide what happens to those stories after they're shared? 🦋

After a recent Latinos in Heritage Conservation workshop in Colorado, our executive director reflected on this question. It sparked a much needed conversation with community members, one that challenged preservationists to look closely at how we share and protect the stories and valued lugares of Latinxs.

You can read her reflection in the newest edition of La Monarca, our thought leadership newsletter. Don't want to miss the next one? Subscribe today: latinoheritage.us/newsletter

¡Gracias for being part of the conversation, familia!