SAVING PLACES: A TV Series about Historic Preservation
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A fast-paced documentary series where crews of HistoriCorps® volunteers work to save threatened, historically significant structures.
Backers: 391
Average Pledge Per Backer: $213
Funded: $83,348 of $75,000
Dates: May 10th -> Jun 12th (33 days)
Project By: HistoriCorps®
Backers: 391
Average Pledge Per Backer: $213
Funded: $83,348 of $75,000
Dates: May 10th -> Jun 12th (33 days)
Project By: HistoriCorps®
$83,348
current pledge level
Last Updated: June 12 @ 02:01 -0400 GMT
111%
of goal
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Latest News
Down the Home Stretch! SAVING PLACES® filmmaker Joseph Daniel explains why all of this was worth doing. 
June 11th - via: kickstarter.com
You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play Replay with sound Play with sound 00:00 00:00 We passed our goal and now it's all about maximizing our total to ensure there are no further missteps before our deadline at midnight... (Read More)
BUMP IN THE ROAD FLASH MATCH
June 11th - via: kickstarter.com
You backers are magnificent! We’ve rebounded with gusto and now need less than $3,000 to reach our goal (again). But it’s better than that! A Saving Places supporter has offered to MATCH dollar for dollar all new pledges received hereon out up to... (Read More)
Uh-oh! Last Minute Bump in the Road.
June 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Folks, we've had a setback. A large pledge of $10,000 we received for our Kickstarter campaign has been retracted. The pledge came unexpectedly from an unknown backer just five days ago, and was cancelled just as mysteriously late last night. So far... (Read More)
Doug Stephens, the Assistant Heritage Program Manager for the U.S. Forest Service in Washington, DC talks about why it is critical to bring the SAVING PLACES® documentary series to a national audience.
June 10th - via: kickstarter.com
You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play Replay with sound Play with sound 00:00 00:00 We have less than $4,000 to go to reach our minimum goal! Successful completion of this Kickstarter campaign provides the support we need to... (Read More)
Choose a method, any method
June 10th - via: kickstarter.com
$56,000. That is how much we will lose if we don't hit our goal. Not 56,000 in pledges; 56,000 in dollars. For an organization like HistoriCorps that is big money. It's also a measure of the AMAZING generosity of everyone who has backed this campaign... (Read More)
$80 or 35% are Our Magic Numbers: 3 Days Left!
June 9th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)
Photographer John Fielder endorses our campaign
June 7th - via: kickstarter.com
"As of the 50th anniversary in 2016 of the signing of the National Historic Preservation Act, as well as the Centennial Anniversary of the National Park Service, the pressure to preserve America's public lands, its parks, trails, and historic... (Read More)
Teach your children well... The future of historic preservation is education.
June 7th - via: kickstarter.com
You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play Replay with sound Play with sound 00:00 00:00 Okay be honest, when you think of the practitioners of historic preservation, who comes to mind? Little old ladies in white tennis shoes?... (Read More)
A rising tide lifts all boats - CALL TO ACTION!
June 6th - via: kickstarter.com
You might have noticed that we've added a few new reward levels under the name of specific organizations, such as the Rocky Mountain Land Library and the Forest Fire Lookout Association. These are similar organizations to HistoriCorps® in that they... (Read More)
From the client side — Rocky Mountain Land Library Director Jeff Lee talks about the ongoing restoration of Buffalo Peaks Ranch.
June 4th - via: kickstarter.com
You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play Replay with sound Play with sound 00:00 00:00 One of the most unique and fascinating restorations HistoriCorps has undertaken is the restoration of the 155-year-old, 1,500 acre Buffalo... (Read More)
"HistoriCorps brought me to new heights..."
June 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
“Historicorps brought me to new heights— literally. I learned roofing skills, but more importantly I made new friends as I worked to restore a piece of American history, the very history that served as inspiration for my novel, and still serves... (Read More)
Our campaign spurs memories of special places
June 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
A supporter writes: “I pledged to SAVING PLACES in honor of the picturesque Bonneyville Mill in my hometown of Bristol, Indiana, that has churned the waters of the little Elkhart River since the mid-1800s. Growing up, the mill's presence was... (Read More)
Friday Flash Match - dollar for dollar match
June 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Friday, June 2 FRIDAY AFTERNOON FLASH MATCH - deadline 5pm MT A Saving Places supporter has offered to MATCH dollar for dollar all pledges received between now and 5pm today MT up to a total of $1,000. A pledge now could double your dollars. ... (Read More)
HistoriCorps Volunteer Manager Liz Rice introduces two projects with profound back stories.
May 30th - via: kickstarter.com
You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play Replay with sound Play with sound 00:00 00:00 Not all HistoriCorps projects are conventional restorations on top of a scenic mountain or tucked away in a beautiful wilderness valley.... (Read More)
Project Supervisor Steve Harris talks about the power of efficient crews and introduces the Rourke Ranch and Ute Ulay projects.
May 26th - via: kickstarter.com
You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play Replay with sound Play with sound 00:00 00:00 There's nothing like the magical alchemy of volunteers and crew leaders coming together in efficient harmony to complete a restoration... (Read More)
We just surpassed 100 backers and 20% of our goal!
May 26th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)
HistoriCorps Director of Operations Jonas Landes talks about adversity and tenacity, and introduces challenging restoration projects in Wyoming and New Hampshire.
May 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play Replay with sound Play with sound 00:00 00:00 Less than a week ago, May 18th to be exact, the HistoriCorps annual staff training camp at Arrowhead Lodge in Poudre Canyon received over... (Read More)
Archaeologist Bridget Roth introduces the Hahn's Peak Fire Lookout restoration
May 19th - via: kickstarter.com
You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play Replay with sound Play with sound 00:00 00:00 Nearly every HistoriCorps project has an archaeologist on the team to help crew leaders and volunteers protect the existing built... (Read More)
Super Volunteer Doug Turner introduces the Thunderbird Barn Project in Canyon de Chelly
May 16th - via: kickstarter.com
You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play Replay with sound Play with sound 00:00 00:00 Volunteers are the heart and soul of HistoriCorps®. Without them we wouldn't exist. As HistoriCorps® grows so does our cadre of what we... (Read More)
Why a TV show?
May 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi everyone! This is Joseph Daniel writing; I'm the filmmaker behind HistoriCorps® new SAVING PLACES® television series. It's an honor to have this opportunity to meet you and get to update you on this fundraising campaign over the next 30 days. ... (Read More)
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