Saving Historic Places with Mindy Crawford
published on June 25, 2026
Learn tips from Mindy Crawford, Executive Director of Preservation Pennsylvania, on how to save historic buildings and places that are important to you.
Why try to save older buildings?
Some places hold special meaning to a community or other groups. While not always possible, these places may be retained if enough people pull together and propose alternatives. Places like George Washington’s Mount Vernon, Paul Revere’s house, and Washington County’s own Moon Lorn property were saved because of public intervention. These places may go on to serve new purposes while retaining their historical and cultural significance.
Who is this video for?
- Heritage stewards trying to retain the heritage of their area
- Non-profit Organizations
- Developers and Property Owners of older buildings
- Municipal Leaders
What you’ll learn
- Real world examples of how significant places were saved in Pennsylvania
- Strategies to save these places
- When to pursue preservation efforts and when it may be too late
- Tips to stay informed about the status of historic buildings
About Mindy Crawford and Preservation Pennsylvania
Mindy Crawford has been the Executive Director of Preservation Pennsylvania since 2006. Preservation Pennsylvania is the Commonwealth’s only private statewide nonprofit organization dedicated to helping people preserve the historic places that matter to them.