Endangered PropertY Spotlight:
Homestead Community Center, Randolph County

Preserve WV AmeriCorps Program

The Preserve WV AmeriCorps program is Preservation Alliance of West Virginia’s statewide service initiative where members help main streets thrive, help communities capture their local history, and preserve beloved West Virginia landmarks.

Recruitment is open for the 2019-2020 Preserve WV AmeriCorps year. The first group orientation will be held on August 28, 2019. Various site placements are available. Don't wait!

Historic Preservation Programs

Advocacy

PAWV is a grassroots nonprofit advocating  for certain historic preservation and heritage tourism initiatives and protections at the local, state, and federal levels.

Awards Banquet

The Annual Historic Preservation Awards will be held at the Robinson Grand Performing Arts Center in Clarksburg on September 21, 2019. 

publications

Check out our newest publication-  Historic Movie Theatres of West Virginia - part of the Arcadia Images of America series. Purchase from PAWV to support our mission.

You can help

Your support is vital to securing a long-term future for West Virginia’s outstanding cultural and architectural resources. For our state’s vibrant cities and spectacular rural vistas alike, preservation is a key to stimulating our economy while simultaneously maintaining our proud heritage for future generations.  Consider volunteering your time or making a monetary gift to PAWV.

Who we are

Preservation Alliance of West Virginia serves as the statewide grassroots organization dedicated to historic preservation in our Mountain State.

With a commitment to preserve our unique cultural heritage, PAWV and its members support and promote historic preservation through education & outreach, advocacy, technical assistance, and heritage tourism development.
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