Historic Preservation

Historic preservation is the theory and practice of creatively maintaining the historic built environment. The U.S. Office of the Secretary of the Interior defines the historic environment as districts, sites, buildings, structures, objects and landscapes that are significant in American history, architecture, archeology, engineering and culture. Preservation helps maintain identity, educates people about history, is an economic tool for planners and governments, and creates dialogues about shared values. Weeksville Heritage Center is proud to be the caretaker of the historic Hunterfly Road Houses. We are dedicated to preserving the houses, their artifacts and their history for future generations.