Preserving the past to enrich the future since 1979

GOALS

Our dedication to preserving Kansas' cultural heritage is at the core of everything we do. Every webinar, tour, and advocacy effort is fueled by our profound belief in the importance of our state's history. We see each building not just as an architectural marvel, but as a vessel for the stories of our past. By championing preservation, we're not just saving structures; we're safeguarding the soul of Kansas.

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ABOUT US

The Kansas Preservation Alliance is a nonprofit statewide historic preservation organization providing assistance to Kansas communities seeking to save their cultural landmarks.

OUR MISSION

Historic preservation is essential to the vitality and development of Kansas communities. The Kansas Preservation Alliance, Inc. is a statewide, not-for-profit corporation dedicated to supporting the preservation of Kansas’ heritage through education, advocacy, cooperation with like-minded individuals and groups, and participation in the preservation of historic structures and locations.

OUR VISION

The Kansas Preservation Alliance is dedicated to preserving historic places in Kansas. We believe our state’s heritage is one of its greatest assets – a source of pride and an irreplaceable resource for the future.

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HISTORY

The Kansas Preservation Alliance (KPA) was founded in 1979 by Bernd Foerster and his colleagues Richard Longstreth and Richard Wagner. KPA’s foundation was based on education, information, research and lobbying. That foundation has grown to specifically engage the state of Kansas in education, awareness, lobbying and making connections of like-minded organizations and individuals.

The KPA is a nonprofit statewide historic preservation organization providing assistance to Kansas communities seeking to save their cultural landmarks. The nonprofit is funded primarily through membership dues and sponsor support.

Today, KPA is lead by a board of directors. The board members gather from all over the state every three months to make sure the goals of the organization are being met. The KPA’s main programs are the annual Awards for Excellence and Endangered Places.

The board continues to move the organization forward by recruiting new board members and making new connections that help bring the necessity for preservation to Kansans everywhere.