Published by the Virginia Department of Historic Resources, this guide "is designed to aid professionals, students, and the interested public in identifying and documenting the numerous types and styles of historic buildings in the Commonwealth."

An index of architectural styles in Virginia that "relies heavily on photographs which exemplify or illustrate relevant styles."

Instructions for preserving historic buildings. Provided by the Technical Preservation Services agency of the National Park Service.

Case studies in historic preservation. Provided by the Technical Preservation Services agency of the National Park Service.

"AATA Online is a free research database containing abstracts of literature related to the preservation and conservation of material cultural heritage."

Developed by the Historic Preservation Department at the University of Mary Washington. Enables users to search such area resources as 19th-century Fredericksburg directories, historic district codes, 18th- and 19th-century newspaper indexes, and local Mutual Assurance Policies and Censuses of Manufacturing Lists.

(1975-2007)
A database of articles from art history journals, provided by the Getty Research Institute.

"The Building Technology Heritage Library (BTHL) is primarily a collection of American and Canadian, pre-1964 architectural trade catalogs, house plan books and technical building guides. Trade catalogs are an important primary source to document past design and construction practices."

Digital records of archaeological investigations, including excavation reports, images, datasets, and more. Not all items are available in full text.

A searchable map of archaeological sites in North America, with information about each site. To protect the sites, their exact locations are not divulged.

Documents from the Historic American Buildings Survey, the Historic American Engineering Record, and the Historic American Landscapes Survey.

An archive of scholarly materials on the subject of heritage conservation, from the International Council on Monuments and Sites.

Search the National Register of Historic Places. See also the interactive map.

A searchable database of historic architecture in Virginia.

This is the free version of V-CRIS. The paid version also includes archaeological sites, but UMW does not have a subscription. Individuals may be able to receive complimentary access to the paid version by contacting the Department of Historic Resources.

(2003-2011)
A publication of the National Park Service that showcases articles on cultural resource management. It replaced CRM (1991-2002), which replaced CRM Bulletin (1978-1990).

An electronic journal dedicated to "scientific research for the preservation of cultural heritage," which was published from 2004 to 2018.

The magazine of the National Trust for Historic Preservation.

A non-profit organization dedicated to preservation issues of Civil War battlefields. The News page covers current issues related to battlefield preservation.

An organization of "conservation professionals dedicated to preserving the art and historic artifacts of our cultural heritage for future generations."

The Preservation page on this site includes a bibliography of works dedicated to the preservation of gravestones.

A "cross-disciplinary, membership organization dedicated to promoting the best technology for conserving historic structures and their settings."

The site defines "ephemera" as "vintage printed or written items which originally served some specific purpose and were not expected to be retained or preserved."

The Getty Conservation Institute "serves the conservation community through scientific research, education, and training, model field projects, and the dissemination of information."

This "computerized communications network for the archeological and historic preservation community was established to improve access to information on archeological activities nationwide."

Provides information on the National Park system and much related material on natural resources, legislation, and publications.

This site connects users to sites on museum collections, national historic landmarks, maritime history, the Civil War, archaeology, battlefield preservation, tours, American Indians, and grants assistance.

"Heritage Documentation Programs administers the Historic American Buildings Survey (HABS), the Federal Government's oldest preservation program, and its companion programs: the Historic American Engineering Record (HAER) and Historic American Landscapes Survey (HALS)."

The National Center for Preservation Technology and Training "advances the application of science and technology to historic preservation." Databases and indexes that can be accessed include:

"The National Preservation Institute (NPI) offers continuing education and professional training for those involved in the management, preservation, and stewardship of cultural heritage."

The National Register of Historic Places "is the official list of the Nation's historic places worthy of preservation."

A guide to the National Trust and its services. This private non-profit organization is "dedicated to saving historic places and revitalizing America's communities."

Website of the "premier museum of decorative arts." Click "Collections" to view and search the museum's collections.

Job postings, conferences, funding sources, and more.

Contains "a comprehensive database of regularly updated internet resources, a list of degree programs in historic preservation, and a jobs board."