LEGACY PRESERVATION IN PRACTICE
The Institute of Legacy Preservation carries out education, documentation, and community engagement initiatives that advance the preservation of theology, identity, community, and history.
Current Initiatives
Detroit Legacy Business Program
Preserving longstanding independent Detroit businesses that serve as cultural anchors in their communities while supporting their continued visibility and sustainability.
Detroit’s Black Wall Street
A cultural and historical experience honoring the legacy of Black entrepreneurship and community building while highlighting the businesses and institutions that shaped Detroit’s economic history.
Legacy Documentation & Storytelling
Capturing the histories of people, places, institutions, and businesses whose stories define communities and ensuring those narratives are preserved for future generations.