January 27 at 6:00pm — 7:30pm
How do you protect heritage in an ever-changing world?
Join World Monuments Fund (WMF) and the Preservation Resource Center of New Orleans (PRC) for an in-depth discussion on the challenges facing some of the world’s most treasured historic places—and what’s being done to protect them.
Founded in 1965, World Monuments Fund is the leading independent organization dedicated to safeguarding cultural heritage sites around the globe. Its work includes conservation efforts at some of the world’s most iconic places, including the Forbidden City in China, the temples of Luxor in Egypt, Teotihuacan in Mexico, the Angkor Archaeological Site in Cambodia, and Venice, Italy.
Sixty years after its founding, WMF continues to protect cultural heritage from today’s most pressing threats, including climate change, natural disasters, and human conflict. This program highlights WMF’s global impact through Irreplaceable: 60 of Humanity’s Most Treasured Places, the organization’s anniversary publication showcasing sites it has helped safeguard over six decades.
In conversation, PRC and WMF will also discuss their newest collaboration: the New Orleans expansion of WMF’s award-winning Bridge to Crafts Careers (B2CC) program, which provides hands-on training in traditional building trades and historic preservation skills.
Together, PRC and WMF will reflect on their shared commitment to safeguarding the irreplaceable.
Admission is free, registration is required. Limited quantities of Irreplacable: 60 of Humanity’s Most Treasured Places will be available at the event. Don’t miss out and preorder yours for pick up at the event.
