WeGOJA Foundation

08/19/2026

WeGOJA's PayPal Giving Fund is a way to donate to the Foundation without any fees. Help WeGOJA Foundation to continue to document and promote African American heritage sites in South Carolina.

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08/17/2026

Join us for the final Preservation Night School!

Session #8: Applying to the National Register

Click here to register!
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/_kUTfkOESKOr3h6dx7aSYA #/registration

Preservation Night School has 8 sessions, running May-August 2026, with sessions on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month at 6pm. Register for every session or just for your favorites.

Session #1 | May 5, 6pm
Beginner's Guide to Starting a Preservation Project

Session #2 | May 19, 6pm
Finding Funding for Preservation

Session #3 | June 2, 6pm
Recording Oral Histories

Session #4 | June 16, 6pm
Preserving Family Artifacts

Session #5 | July 7, 6pm
Digitizing Family History

Session #6 | July 21, 6pm
Exploring Genealogy

Session #7 | August 4, 6pm
Getting a Historical Marker

Session #8 | August 18, 6pm
Applying to the National Register of Historic Places

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https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/_kUTfkOESKOr3h6dx7aSYA #/registration

Preservation Night School is rooted in the historical tradition of African Americans, and other marginalized people groups, reclaiming education at night because they were barred from traditional education. We are also inspired by stories of resistance from communities who used off hours, alternative times of day, and hidden spaces to learn together.
FAQ's

Is Preservation Night School free to attend?

Yes, Preservation Night School is free! Thanks to funding support from the Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor, we can offer the webinar series free of charge.

Do I have to register for all sessions or can I choose which sessions to attend?

You are welcome to choose which sessions work for your learning needs and schedule! While we would love to have you join us for all sessions and some sessions will build on information from previous ones, there is no requirement to participate in all sessions.

Will Preservation Night School sessions be recorded?

Yes, all Preservation Night School sessions will be recorded, and registered participants will receive a link to the recording afterwards. Recordings will only be available to attendees registered and with attendees' consent. Attendees will also receive a copy of the slides.

Preservation Night School is a project of WeGOJA Foundation with funding from the Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor National Heritage Area Thank you to our friends at GGCHC for partnering with us!

Get in touch:
[email protected]

08/04/2026

📍 Tonight at 6 PM EST!

Ever wondered what it takes to get a historical marker for a place, person, or story that matters? Join Session #7 of Preservation Night School to learn about the process, resources, and impact of preserving history through historical markers.

Whether you're passionate about local history, genealogy, preservation, or community storytelling, this free webinar is for you.

🗓️ Session #7: Getting a Historical Marker
⏰ Tonight | 6:00 PM

Preservation Night School is a free eight-part webinar series presented by WeGOJA Foundation with support from the Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor.

🔗 Register using the link below and join us tonight!
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/_kUTfkOESKOr3h6dx7aSYA #/registration

08/03/2026

Preservation Night School

Register for free.

Session #7 | August 4, 6pm
Getting a Historical Marker

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/_kUTfkOESKOr3h6dx7aSYA #/registration

Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor National Heritage Area

[Night] School is in session! Join us to learn about the preservation topics you've always wanted to know more about, gain new skills, and share resources. WeGOJA Foundation is hosting a summer webinar series for anyone interested in the ways we remember and preserve our history, both as communities...

07/21/2026

Congratulations Grant Recipients

In 2026, $2.3 million in grants will support twenty-two sites across the country that represent Black American joy, resilience, innovation, and activism.

07/16/2026

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LOWCOUNTRY FOREVER - July 12, 2026
GUEST: Michael Allen, Organizer and Gullah Geechee Expert
ISSUE: Culture and Heritage
Every July, Gullah Geechee culture is celebrated as part of the town of Mount Pleasant’s annual Sweetgrass Festival. Michael Allen was a part of the formation of the event is 2004 and is an organizer for this year’s July 25th event. Allen is a historian and Gullah Geechee expert who provided an explanation for what the culture is and some history on the culture here in the Lowcountry. Sweetgrass baskets are a key part of the festival and Allen shared the importance of the craft and the impact it has on our area both economically and for from a heritage standpoint. In addition to breaking down the individual events making up the Festival, Allen also shared the groups and organizations who make the event possible as well as the positive impact of the event on our community.

LOWCOUNTRY FOREVER - July 12, 2026 GUEST: Michael Allen, Organizer and Gullah Geechee Expert ISSUE: Culture and Heritage Every July, Gullah Geechee culture is celebrated as part of the town of Moun

07/08/2026

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The State Historic Preservation Office is now accepting applications for the Historic Preservation State Grant Fund for FY 26-27.

The purpose of the State Grant Fund is to support historic preservation projects that benefit local communities through the physical repair and rehabilitation of South Carolina’s historic buildings.

⏱ The deadline to apply is September 2, 2026.

For more information follow this link: https://scdah.sc.gov/historic-preservation/programs/grants/state-grants

07/08/2026

📸 Your family history deserves to be preserved.

Join us TODAY for Preservation Night School: Session #5 – Digitizing Family History and learn practical tips for preserving your family's photos, documents, and memories for future generations.

🗓️ Today | 6:00 PM
🔗 Register: bit.ly/nightschool26

06/20/2026

Happy Juneteenth!

Click on the link below to view the Lift Every Voice Spring Edition for 2026. Share with your network.
https://mailchi.mp/wegoja.org/lift-every-voice-12848887

06/18/2026

AACR Grant Notice of Funding Opportunity

Hello Partners in Preservation,

First, a note about the Save America's Treasures Collection & Preservation, Paul Bruhn, and Semiquincentennial Grant Applications: THE APPLICATION PACKAGE ON GRANTS.GOV HAS BEEN UPDATED AND ALL REQUIRED FORMS ARE NOW AVAILABLE. PLEASE ENSURE YOU HAVE SUBMITTED A COMPLETE APPLICATION!!
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Please join us to spread the word about the African American Civil Rights Grant NOTICE OF FUNDING OPPORTUNITY (NOFO): P25AS00495 & P25AS00496

The Department of the Interior (DOI) in cooperation with the National Park Service's (NPS) African American Civil Rights Grant Program (AACR) is now accepting applications for competitive grants. The African American Civil Rights Grant focuses on preserving and protecting sites and stories associated with the struggle for equality from the transatlantic slave trade forward.

There are two distinct grant opportunities for the AACR:

1. The AACR Preservation Grant funds physical preservation work and pre-preservation planning activities for sites that are listed in or determined eligible for the National Register of Historic Places or as a National Historic Landmark. Should a site not be listed, or not listed for its association with equal rights, then a new nomination or amendment must be created as part of the grant project.

2. The AACR History Grant funds historic resource surveys, oral history projects, electronic programming development, cemetery and archaeological surveys, and research projects.

Available Grant Funding

The AACR Program is funded by the Historic Preservation Fund (HPF) and is administered by the DOI/NPS. Congress has appropriated $24 million for the African American Civil Rights Grant Program (AACR) from FY2025.

The opportunities will be open for approximately 33 days.

Applications are due July 14, 2026.

Grants are awarded through a competitive process and do not require non-Federal match. States and Territories, Federally-recognized Tribes, Alaska Native Villages/Corporations, and Native Hawaiian Organizations (as defined by 54 USC 300309, 54 USC 300313 and 54 USC 300314), Local Governments (including Certified Local Governments), and Nonprofit organizations are eligible to receive AACR grants for preservation and history projects.

More information and applications for the AACR Program via grants.gov P25AS00495 & P25AS00496

Your assistance sharing the AACR posting is appreciated.

Sincerely,

State, Tribal, Local, Plans & Grants
National Park Service
1849 C Street, NW Mail Stop 7360 (mail sent USPS will be irradiated)
Washington, DC 20240
202-354-2020
www.nps.gov/STLPG
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