The Santa Monica Conservancy is a 501(c)3 organization dedicated to heritage conservation, from preserving cultural narratives to revitalizing historic places.
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We've decided to expand our storytelling campaign - One City: Many Stories.
Our personal histories are at the core of heritage conservation, so we want to create a community archive filled with stories like YOURS. In the following installment, we're holding space for those impacted by the wildfires—email [email protected] with a photo essay or written piece by February 20th.
Upcoming Events
Preservation Resource Center
at the Shotgun House
The PRC will be open as part of Open Doors California for free, in-person tours on September 14 & 15.
2520 2nd Street
Santa Monica, CA
90405
Santa Monica, CA
90405
Explore the last intact shotgun house in Santa Monica, which now serves as an award-winning Preservation Resource Center for our community. Built in 1897, the little house features three original rooms where you can explore Santa Monica history and learn about preservation. Look behind the walls and the floor to reveal vintage materials, and see if you can find the one original window in the Shotgun House. learn more →
News
Advocacy: Meet the Tucker House
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The Santa Monica Conservancy and Quinn Research Center have nominated the home of Dr. Marcus O. Tucker, the city’s first Black physician, ... more
One City: Many Stories - It Takes a Village
Reaching Out to Recognize Others for Exemplary Work in Preservation
Since 2004, the Conservancy has presented its annual Preservation Awards to honor community members for outstanding contributions to heritage ... more
One City: Many Stories - Meet Fielden Harper
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As we continue our year-end fundraising campaign, we are encouraged how many stories from our community we can include ... more
One City : Many Stories - Meet Libby Pachares and Alec Nedelman
[caption id="attachment_15571" align="alignleft" width="427"] Alec Nedelman (left) and Libby Pachares (right) in matching blue t-shirts.[/caption]
One City: Many Stories, our 2024 Year-End Review, celebrates the inspiring leadership of Libby ... more
