May is Preservation Month

The National Trust for Historic Preservation established May as Preservation Month. 

"Every year in May, local preservation groups, state historical societies, and business and civic organizations across the country celebrate Preservation Month through events that promote historic places and heritage tourism, and that demonstrate the social and economic benefits of historic preservation."

Michigan is home to many historic sites that are cared for by historic preservationists. You can see some examples of preservation here on Michigan Memories, but we’d also like to invite you to make some time in May to see what your local historical society might be taking care of for future generations to experience and enjoy.