Millions in Federal Funding for History Preservation in Jeopardy Due to Budget Cuts

Millions in federal funding for history preservation in jeopardy due to budget cuts

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — Preserving history in Oklahoma and across the United States could be at risk due to federal budget cuts. Without the millions in funding, projects restoring and maintaining pieces of state history may be on the chopping block. In President Trump's proposed budget, the Historic Preservation Fund is eliminated. Downtown Oklahoma City. (KFOR) Lynda Ozan, Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer, says their agency could run…

FUNDING HISTORY: OHS worried at lack of federal funds

Leaders at the Oklahoma Historical Society are worried for the future of some of the states historic sites, including those in and around Tulsa.Visitors to downtown Tulsa will see a slew of historic buildings, like the Mayo Hotel, the Philcade Building, and 320 S. Boston.WATCH: FUNDING HISTORY: OHS worried at lack of federal funds FUNDING HISTORY: OHS worried at lack of federal fundsEqually as common: the tour groups gawking at the buildings. Je…