May is National Preservation month

Sponsored by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, the theme this year is "Making Preservation Work!" Historic Preservation needs to be a community effort in order to be successful.

There are several things every person can do to help preserve their community. Getting out of your car for a walk allows you to appreciate the buildings and parks where you live. Tour the historic districts in your town instead of driving past. Attend a local historic preservation commission meeting or even become a volunteer for the commission. Visit the library and read about the local history or even research the history of your own neighborhood.

Without local support Historic Preservation efforts would be lost along with the character of the community. It is important to celebrate the role of history in our lives and the contributions made by dedicated individuals in helping to preserve all aspects of the heritage that has shaped our towns.