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Commonwealth Preservation Group (CPG) provides preservation planning and design, historic rehabilitation tax credit, and historic resource and National Register nomination consulting services.

09/14/2026

ICYMI: On September 1, 2026, the City of Danville hosted a meeting with residents of the town of Almagro, a historic African American village, incorporated during the late 19th century and annexed by the City in 1932. CPG staff member, Lena McDonald, provided an update about current and future work for an architectural survey and preparation of a historic district nomination to the approximately 30 people who attended.
This week CPG staff will be in the community conducting field survey. If you see them, say hi! 👋🏼

This project has been funded by the National Park Service Emergency Supplemental Historic Preservation Fund (ESHPF) and is administered by Virginia Department of Historic Resources. Thank you, as well, to the City of Danville Planning Department for its partnership on this project.

Image: Almagro’s Winslow Hospital, a dedicated Black hospital, opened in 1941 (closed in 1971), and is on the Virginia Landmarks Register.

08/05/2026

We need your help to identify sites in Virginia that are significant to AAPI communities. We appreciate everyone who has participated so far, but we still have a ways to go to meet our goal. We're extending the deadline until August 31st so you still have time to recommend sites for survey.
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This important project has been funded by a National Park Service Underrepresented Communities Grant Program and is administered by Virginia Department of Historic Resources. We are also looking forward to working with Asian & Pacific Islander Americans in Historic Preservation who will partner with us on public engagement related to the Eden Center National Register Nomination.

Photos: National Cherry Blossom Festival; author unknown; Fermina Santos Peji and Mariano Peji at their restaurant, Lighthouse Cafe, in Portsmouth, Virginia, circa late 1940s (Courtesy of University of Maryland Libraries, Special Collections.); Virginia Beach India Fest, 2025 (VABeach.com Custom Photos); Lunar New Year celebration at Eden Center in Falls Church, Tyrone Turner; Thanh, Ngọc, and Annie Trần stand behind the counter in “Thanh’s video” in Eden Center (Falls Church, VA),Tyrone Turner; Virginia Folklife Program showcasing Filipino culture at the Richmond Folk Festival, Pat Jarrett/VA Folklife Program; Eden Center, Tyrone Turner

07/18/2026

Thank you to those who attended the July 15 Public Meeting for The Statewide AAPI Architectural Survey and National Register Nomination: The excitement for this project was felt by all.

We are still collecting input on sites to survey and need YOUR help! Link to survey form in bio. Submit now through July 31.

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This important project has been funded by a National Park Service Underrepresented Communities Grant Program and is administered by Virginia Department of Historic Resources. We are also looking forward to working with Asian & Pacific Islander Americans in Historic Preservation who will partner with us on public engagement related to the Eden Center National Register Nomination.

Photos: National Cherry Blossom Festival; author unknown

06/25/2026

The Statewide AAPI Architectural Survey and National Register Nomination project is off to a great start! CPG is thrilled to be working with AAPI stakeholders to identify 75 significant sites for survey (link in bio to the site recommendation form). CPG will also complete a National Register Nomination for Eden Center, an important site of Vietnamese commerce and cultural exchange, whose origins date to significant Vietnamese immigration to the D.C. area following the Vietnam War.

This important project has been funded by a National Park Service Underrepresented Communities Grant Program and is administered by Virginia Department of Historic Resources. We are also looking forward to working with Asian & Pacific Islander Americans in Historic Preservation who will partner with us on public engagement related to the Eden Center National Register Nomination.

Photos: Lunar New Year celebration at Eden Center in Falls Church, Tyrone Turner; Thanh, Ngọc, and Annie Trần stand behind the counter in “Thanh’s video” in Eden Center (Falls Church, VA),Tyrone Turner; Virginia Folklife Program showcasing Filipino culture at the Richmond Folk Festival, Pat Jarrett/VA Folklife Program; Eden Center, Tyrone Turner

02/11/2026

Project Update: CPG was in Lynchburg this past Saturday to meet with community members about the next steps for the White Rock Elementary School. Our work continues the efforts begun by the City of Lynchburg, Virginia Government, Work Program Architects, and the community at large to reimagine the former school as a multi-use community hub for the surrounding neighborhood.

At this past Saturday's meeting, Lena McDonald shared information on the process by which historic resources are nominated to the Virginia Landmarks Register (VLR) and the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). White Rock Elementary School's placement on the VLR and NRHP would make it eligible for the state and federal historic rehabilitation tax credit programs, which would help bolster the project's overall budget. City officials also presented updates on what lies ahead in the revitalization process.

The Preliminary Information Form (the first step in the VLR and NRHP process) will be reviewed at the March Virginia Department of Historic Resources Board of Historic Resources and the State Review Board meeting. Special thanks to our project partners Dominion Seven Architects and also the City of Lynchburg, Virginia Government. We are excited to see progress on this impactful project.

02/05/2026

CPG is thrilled to share news of yet another project listing on the National Register of Historic Places: Norfolk Cultural and Convention Center.

The Center made Norfolk and the area a high-profile entertainment and sports events destination and is representative of the City of Norfolk's large-scale urban renewal program in the 1950s through the 1970s.

Thanks to Downtown Norfolk, Virginia Department of Historic Resources, and the National Park Service for their support and stewardship.

02/03/2026

We loved seeing the participation and energy at the first community meeting event for the Future Phoebus - Fort Monroe Coalition. On January 23rd, residents, business owners, and those who work and/or have vested interests in Phoebus and Fort Monroe came together to learn more about our efforts to build relationships and facilitate collaboration amongst the two neighboring communities.

Nearly 100 people came out and gave their feedback via multiple stations involving maps, questionnaires, and comment forms. CPG will sort and analyze the community feedback and use the insights gleaned to inform the next community meeting in March, location still to be determined.

This project is funded by a Chesapeake Gateways Grant and we want to thank our project partners: the Phoebus Partnership, Fort Monroe National Monument , Hampton, VA - Gov , National Park Service , and the Chesapeake Conservancy.
We also want to thank the Saint Mary Star of the Sea School for hosting us in their beautiful space and helping organize the event alongside their student ambassadors.

We also appreciate having city council members in attendance as well as Vice Mayor Steve Brown

01/15/2026

Phoebus and Fort Monroe are special places with rich history, vibrant local businesses, and incredible access to the Chesapeake Bay. CPG and the Coalition Working Group want to hear your ideas for what comes next.

Local organizations are exploring whether a future Phoebus–Fort Monroe coalition should be created to support shared goals across the area. Nothing is decided yet; your voice will help determine if a coalition is needed and what it could contribute.

Join us for Together for Tomorrow: Community Conversation on January 23, 2026 from 11:00am-1:30pm at Saint Mary’s Star of the Sea School to:
-Learn about current local initiatives
-Engage in this visioning process
-Help shape the area’s future

Drop in anytime. Activities for all ages. Refreshments provided.

Phoebus Partnership
Fort Monroe National Monument
Fort Monroe at Old Point Comfort
Chesapeake Conservancy
Hampton, VA - Gov
National Park Service

01/07/2026

We are grateful to be starting off 2026 with two recent projects listed on the National Register of Historic Places!

Rocky Branch School in Dinwiddie County served African American students from 1913-1963 and is the second school nominated under the African American Schools in Virginia MPD.

The Daily Press Building is an example of New Formalist style (a rarity in Newport News) combining classical principles and modern construction methods. This site housed all of the newspaper’s operations from 1968-2014.

Special thanks to our project partners: Jody Lahendro, Monument Construction, Virginia Department of Historic Resources, and National Park Service.

12/23/2025

Wishing everyone a wonderful holiday season and a Happy New Year from all of us at CPG!

Our office will be closed from December 24th through January 1st.

We are thankful for all our wonderful clients who continued to bring us exciting projects throughout 2025 and look forward to what’s to come in 2026!

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