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The Long Fight for the Vote: Exploring Our Women’s Suffrage History through Maps, Stories, and Research

The story of women’s suffrage is not simply a national story. It is deeply embedded in the streets, buildings, organizations, and many important figures from Greenwich Village, the East Village, and NoHo. For decades, our neighborhoods were centers of political activism and social reform, and they were home to many of the people and organizations […]

Ten Years ‘Off The Grid’

A lot can happen in ten years — pop culture references grow old, new technology emerges, and the stories we tell continue to evolve. Village Preservation’s blog Off The Grid celebrates a momentous milestone today, thanks in part to all who have contributed to it over the years and our amazing supporters who continue to […]

Happy Birthday, Off the Grid!

“Where do you see yourself in 5 years?” For almost everyone in the workforce this stands out as the most clichéd question you can hear during a job interview.  However, in 5 years a lot can change, develop, and become more than what was originally intended.  On top of our landmarking victories and successful advocacy […]