Preservation New Jersey

Promoting the economic vitality, sustainability, and heritage of New Jersey’s diverse communities through advocacy and education.

PNJ Newsletter

Preservation Perspective (Spring 2022): Read on for updates on 10 Most Endangered Historic Places around the state, and learn more about Adaptive Reuse, Tiny Churches, Upcoming Events and more

Preservation Perspective (Winter 2022): A recap of our Awards Event, and learn more about Young Professionals across the state, Heritage Tourism, Upcoming Events and more!

Preservation Perspective (Fall 2021): Announcing the 2021 NJ Historic Preservation Award Winners, Fall Activities in Somerset County, PNJ's Recent Activities and Much More!

Preservation Perspective (Summer 2021): The Summer 2021 Preservation Perspective shares stories on preserving New Jersey's African American history and opportunities for heritage tourism this summer in New Jersey.

Preservation Perspective (Spring 2021): The Spring 2021 Preservation Perspective focuses on the recent legislation creating a NJ state historic tax credit. Learn more about the historic tax credit, other incentives on the local level, tax credits in neighboring states, our Preservation Leadership Award honorees, and upcoming events with Preservation New Jersey.

Preservation Perspective (Fall 2020): The Fall 2020 Preservation Perspective Newsletter is out! Explore preservation projects with one PNJ Building Industry Network member, properties and the latest designated historic district in Princeton, real estate agents and networks who work with historic properties, and much more.

Preservation Perspective (Summer 2020): The Summer 2020 Preservation Perspective includes preservation projects with two PNJ Building Industry Network members, a new initiative out of Hopewell Borough, our latest programming, and much more.

Preservation Perspective (Spring 2020): In our Spring 2020 Preservation Perspective we welcome our new Executive Director, explore the history of a historic home with a Business Industry Network member, read the latest legislative update on the Historic Tax Credit, and much more.

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Tiny Churches Project: Documenting NJ’s small, quaint, and historic houses of worship via Instagram

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Tiny Churches Project: Documenting NJ’s small, quaint, and historic houses of worship via InstagramBy Taylor HenryNew Jersey contains over 6,000 churches, 136 mosques, 132 synagogues, and many more temples. The Garden State’s early houses of worship tell us centuries’ worth of local history, being ... » Learn More about Tiny Churches Project: Documenting NJ’s small, quaint, and historic houses of worship via Instagram

Hunterdon County Tourism Initiatives and Business Promotions Highlight Historic Main Streets and Downtowns

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Hunterdon County Tourism Initiatives and Business Promotions Highlight Historic Main Streets and DowntownsBy Rikki N. MassandFacing the world’s first pandemic summer (2020), the Hunterdon County Office of Economic Development presented a unique way to showcase 7 vibrant historic downtowns and ... » Learn More about Hunterdon County Tourism Initiatives and Business Promotions Highlight Historic Main Streets and Downtowns

Crossroads of the Revolution Presents First of 250th-themed Audio Tours

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Crossroads of the Revolution Presents First of 250th-themed Audio Tours By Rikki Massand The countdown to the United States’ Semiquincentennial (the nation’s 250th anniversary) may have four years left, but regional efforts to honor the nation’s beginnings have already started. The next time you get ... » Learn More about Crossroads of the Revolution Presents First of 250th-themed Audio Tours

The 2021 New Jersey Historic Preservation Awards – Event Recap

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The 2021 New Jersey Historic Preservation Awards - Event RecapOn October 13th, 2021 from 4-7PM, 100+ preservation supporters gathered at the historic 1867  Sanctuary in Ewing for the 2021 New Jersey Historic Preservation Awards. The awards honored excellence in preservation with a variety of ... » Learn More about The 2021 New Jersey Historic Preservation Awards – Event Recap

Demolition Ordinance and Public-Private Partnership Helps Preserve Clinton

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Demolition Ordinance and Public-Private Partnership Helps Preserve Clinton Maria Boyes December 21, 2021 Take a stroll around downtown Clinton this time of year and you may feel as though you’ve stepped into a Christmas card. There are Dickens-inspired signs that hang on prominent downtown ... » Learn More about Demolition Ordinance and Public-Private Partnership Helps Preserve Clinton

The 2021 New Jersey Historic Preservation Award Winners

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Announcing the 2021 NJ Historic Preservation Awardees PRESERVATION NEW JERSEY RECOGNIZES 2021 NEW JERSEY HISTORIC PRESERVATION AWARD WINNERSTRENTON, NJ – Preservation New Jersey, a statewide member-supported non-profit historic preservation organization, today announced the recipients of the ... » Learn More about The 2021 New Jersey Historic Preservation Award Winners

Recapping PNJ On Tour — September’s Frenchtown Walking Tour and Reception

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Recapping PNJ On Tour - September’s Frenchtown Walking Tour and ReceptionOctober 3, 2021By Rikki MassandPreservation New Jersey’s Executive Director Emily Manz led her first in-person PNJ event since beginning in the role at the time of the pandemic’s onset in spring 2020. Our sold-out downtown ... » Learn More about Recapping PNJ On Tour — September’s Frenchtown Walking Tour and Reception