What does AAHP mean in ALASKA

The Alaska Association for Historic Preservation (AAHP) is a non-profit organization that works to protect and promote the preservation of Alaska’s irreplaceable cultural, architectural and archeological heritage. Our goal is to increase public awareness of Alaska’s history and cultural resources, and to encourage the protection and stewardship of our shared past.

AAHP works with communities, organizations, tribes, agencies, and individuals to help preserve historic sites across Alaska. We provide technical assistance on historic preservation issues such as building restoration, heritage tourism planning, grant writing, tribal government coordination, master plan development, National Register nomination preparation and historic resource cataloging.

As part of our mission to raise awareness about Alaskan history and culture, we offer educational programs on a variety of topics related to preserving local histories. This includes field work opportunities like archaeological digs or surveys of historic buildings; lectures by experts in the field; hands-on workshops; and other educational activities focused on teaching people about local heritage. We also publish books and periodicals about Alaskan history.

You can become a member of AAHP by making an annual donation or becoming a sponsor at one of our events. Your membership supports us in protecting the rich cultural legacy of our state! Additionally you can join or volunteer at special programs like cemetery clean-up days or research projects that help identify places of historical importance.

Yes! We offer grants for a variety of activities intended to assist with the preservation of Alaska's architectural heritage including research into significant structures or sites through oral histories collection; stabilization, maintenance or repair projects; development projects for museum collections; survey documentation efforts; and more.

Absolutely! There are lots of ways you can get involved with your local chapter - from attending meetings to leading projects within your community focusing on preservation initiatives. You can also join as an individual member if you wish - this helps support the work we do here at the state level!

No - while we advocate for their preservation through public education and resource management efforts, all properties owned are managed by either federal government entities such as National Parks Service or private owners. However we group together several well known sites that have been preserved through our efforts under what we call the "Alaska Landmark Registry." This registry includes federally recognized landmarks like Sitka National Historical Park as well as lesser known places such as Stikine Cannery in Petersburg.

Yes - one way we accomplish this is through tracking permits filed in various jurisdictions throughout Alaska when it comes to alterations or demolitions that might impact historically significant sites in those areas. Additionally we partner with local organizations across the state who then report back any changes observed regarding construction activity near sites that may be seen as being important culturally or representing some type historical value so we can address them accordingly if necessary.

Most certainly! Throughout each year there are multiple opportunities to become actively engaged with historical protection initiatives held either statewide or locally hosted events organized by our affiliates featuring speeches by professionals in associated fields along with excursions out into the wilds walking tours etc… These are great chances getting up close explore remarkable unseen parts Alaskan wildland first hand… so be sure check out upcoming schedule see when ones near right now happenings might interest you!