The Hidden Geometry of Southern Plantation Homes
Examining the mathematical principles and classical proportions that guided the design of the South's most iconic residential architecture.
Mapping the South: Building Our Heritage Sites Map
How our team is building a free, interactive map of Southern heritage sites — and how you can help by submitting locations.
The Vanishing Sounds of the Rural South
As development transforms the Southern countryside, preservationists are turning their attention to an often-overlooked element of heritage: the soundscape.
Preservation Law in 2025: What's Changed and What's at Stake
A review of recent legislative developments affecting historic preservation, from federal tax credits to state-level demolition protections.
Judson College and the Lost Archives of Marion, Alabama
Recovering and preserving the documentary heritage of one of Alabama's oldest educational institutions and its surrounding community.
The Military Institutes of the Antebellum South
How Southern military academies shaped civic identity, architectural traditions, and educational philosophy across the region.
Shotgun Houses: Democracy in Wood and Nails
The humble shotgun house is one of the South's most significant — and most endangered — contributions to American architecture.
Writing History from the Ground Up: Oral Traditions and Community Memory
How local voices and oral histories are reshaping our understanding of Southern communities and the places that defined them.