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AUTHENTIC AMERICA™

AUTHENTIC CULTURAL HERITAGE AND NATURAL SITES, FESTIVALS-EVENTS, AND TOURS

AuthenticAmerica.com is dedicated to raising awareness of cultural heritage as
an innovative way to enhance and sustain the distinctive sites and resources of
a destination – its people, structures, traditions, architecture, craft,
performing arts, cuisine, heritage, artifacts, landscapes, and festivals.

What do you consider special about the community where you live or the places
you visit? Is there an iconic landmark, a cultural event, an historic Main
Street, or perhaps even a local diner that are significant showplaces to help
distinguish your corner of the world from all others on earth? Do you seek out
these special, authentic sites when you travel? If so, you’ve come to the right
site – but we need your help.

AuthenticAmerica.com is a portal for saving and sharing these historic,
cultural, and natural sites – and their related programs, events and activities.
Often operated by non-profit organizations, these real places have significant
needs – especially now, with the impact of COVID-19 – requiring substantial
investment for stewardship and sustainability. Our goal is to help these sites
and events be around for future generations to experience.

Why focus on authenticity? “Authenticity and Quality” became the first guiding
principle when the National Trust for Historic Preservation started its heritage
tourism initiative in 1989. As the first director of the National Trust program,
I recognized its importance in setting one site apart from all others. Today,
more than three decades later, authenticity resonates with even greater
importance as the world becomes more homogenized. Valued by local residents,
these places are increasingly important to cultural and heritage visitors
desiring a distinctive experience. To ensure these authentic places, traditions,
crafts, and events can open or reopen/reschedule in the future, support is
needed now.

I founded this site to provide an easy way for managers of these sites and
events to share their stories, convey their campaigns, and offer opportunities
for giving as well as touring. Please browse the listings and see how you can
help sustain these important places. And if you know of an authentic site or
event, submit the information now for inclusion. – Cheryl Hargrove

 

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CROWDFUNDING CRITERIA FOR AUTHENTIC AMERICA™CAMPAIGNS

The AuthenticAmerica™ process begins with a need – to restore a building, to
expand an educational program, to save a significant landscape, to add extra
activities at a cultural festival, or sell locally made objects to continue an
American made artform. This need translates to a plan of action, a solution with
defined outcomes, and a strategy for development or implementation. The plan
determines the cost to achieve the program or outcome – the foundation for an
AuthenticAmerica.com campaign.

The desire to preserve, enhance, promote, and sustain is the heart of
AuthenticAmerica.com™ funding campaigns.

AuthenticAmerica™ Crowdfunding Criteria

 * Historic Sites must be built prior to 1970 and restored to Secretary of the
   Interior standards
   
 * Events and festivals must showcase and/or interpret local, heritage, cultural
   or ethnic traditions (past to present)
 * Must be open and accessible to the public
 * Must share with the public how this site/event is authentic, significant
 * Has a connection to place/local destination

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