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# Fund to Conserve

United States Diplomatic Treasures Abroad

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## Posts

- [Iconic Landmark of American Diplomacy in Tangier, Morocco  Named to Annual List of “America’s 11 Most Endangered Historic Places”](https://fundtoconserve.org/iconic-landmark-of-american-diplomacy-in-tangier-morocco-named-to-annual-list-of-americas-11-most-endangered-historic-places/) - Deputy Secretary of State Richard R. Verma: “The Tangier Legation is a powerful symbol of American diplomacy and of our nation’s longstanding ties with the Islamic world.” On May 1, 2024, The National Trust for Historic Preservation named an iconic overseas diplomatic compound to its annual list of “America’s 11 Most Endangered Historic Places.” The
- [In Friendly Waters: A legendary boat binds two nations](https://fundtoconserve.org/in-friendly-waters-a-legendary-boat-binds-two-nations/) - Learn more about one of the United States' longstanding "ambassadors" in cultural diplomacy: Hiawatha, in the latest edition of State Magazine. Click HERE to discover the whole story.
- [A 19th century jewel in Barcelona](https://fundtoconserve.org/a-19th-century-jewel-in-barcelona/) - Typically, we think about people wearing a certain color or color palette. However, builidngs, particularly historic ones, "wear" colors too. Architectural paint analysis is utilized to study the paint layers on a building and when analyized in combination with historic research, there are sometimes surprising results. Discover the new and historic color of the U.S.
- [Only U.S. National Historic Landmark abroad, needs support. Literally.](https://fundtoconserve.org/only-u-s-national-historic-landmark-abroad-needs-support-literally/) - The September 2023 earthquake that struck near Marrakesh in the Atlas Mountains of Morocco was far enough away from Morocco’s Mediterranean coast that the Tangier Legation––America’s first foreign public property––was unaffected. But the good news ends there. During the summer, a building next to the Legation was demolished, requiring additional structural shoring to ensure our
- [A Festive Celebration in Support of Hiawatha.](https://fundtoconserve.org/a-festive-celebration-in-support-of-hiawatha/) - Over 100 friends of Hiawatha joined Ambassador to Türkiye Jeff Flake, renowned Turkish industrialist Rahmi Koç, and Istanbul Consul General Julie Eadeh at a festive gathering in Istanbul on September 27 to celebrate the venerable vessel’s 90th year. The evening reception was held in perfect early Autumn weather at the Rahmi M. Koç Museum on the banks
- [A Portrait’s Story Revealed](https://fundtoconserve.org/a-portraits-story-revealed/) - June 2023 State Magazine featured the fascinating story behind the Washington at Princeton portrait hanging in the U.S. Ambassador’s Residence in Paris the May 2023 edition. Discover more about the portrait’s journey’s across the Atlantic—yes, there was more than one—and how conservators and art historians determined who painted the portrait. Click here to read the
- [Program in Honor of Preservation Month](https://fundtoconserve.org/program-in-honor-of-preservation-month/) - May 2023 When America’s first diplomat, Benjamin Franklin was sent to Paris in 1776 to seek French support in the nation's fight for independence, he had to fend for himself; including finding a place to live and work. On May 18, the Director of the Overseas Buildings Operations Office of Cultural Heritage, Tobin Tracey, AIA,
- [Fund to Conserve Event at Meridian International Center](https://fundtoconserve.org/fund-to-conserve-event-at-meridian-international-center/) - January 2023 The Fund to Conserve’s event to celebrate 200 years of the U.S.-Moroccan friendship and announce a preservation endowment campaign for the care of the American Tangier Legation was highlighted in the January 2023 edition of State Magazine. Click here to read more.
- [The Tangier Old Legation & Operation Torch](https://fundtoconserve.org/the-tangier-old-legation-operation-torch/) - 80 years ago, on November 8, 1942, the Tangier American Legation ventured into war - quietly. The Legation’s small group of diplomats, military attachés, and agents of the Office of Strategic Services (OSS), forerunner of today’s Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), huddled in a cramped closet called the “listening room.” They were serving as the leading edge of Operation Torch, the first major Allied amphibious

## Pages

- [Home](https://fundtoconserve.org/) - Saving America'sDiplomatic Heritage Our diplomatic heritage reflects our values and strengthens our friendships across the globe. More About Us We Increase Awareness and Raise Funds For the preservation, restoration, and conservation of historically significant buildings and decorative objects in the care of the U.S. Department of State’s Office of Cultural Heritage, our public partner. Current
- [Projects](https://fundtoconserve.org/projects/) - Projects Projects How Our Projects Work The Fund to Conserve partners with the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations’ Office of Cultural Heritage to identify our nation’s diplomatic heritage buildings and collections in greatest need of preservation, conservation, and specialized repairs. The two entities work in tandem, and with ambassadors, consuls general
- [In the News](https://fundtoconserve.org/in-the-news/) - In the News Iconic Landmark of American Diplomacy in Tangier, Morocco Named to Annual List of “America’s 11 Most Endangered Historic Places” Deputy Secretary of State Richard R. Verma: “The Tangier Legation is a powerful symbol of Read More » In Friendly Waters: A legendary boat binds two nations Learn more about one of the
- [Contact](https://fundtoconserve.org/contact/) - Contact Contact Us The Fund to Conserve U. S. Diplomatic Treasures Abroad1801 F Street, NW Fl 4Washington, DC 20006-4495Telephone: 1 703 407-2576 NameThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.First NameLast NamePhoneEmail MessageCAPTCHA stay in touch Address 1801 F Street, NW Fl 4Washington, DC 20006-4495 Mail info@fundtoconserve.org Phone 1 703 407-2576
- [Who We Are](https://fundtoconserve.org/who-we-are/) - Who We Are Who We Are Mission Statement To promote awareness of the United States’ cultural heritage abroad and to raise funds, through philanthropic giving, for the conservation and preservation of the Department of State’s properties of cultural and architectural significance, and the heritage collections they house. The Fund to Conserve United States Diplomatic Treasures
- [Why it Matters](https://fundtoconserve.org/why-it-matters/) - Why it Matters Why it Matters The Fund to Conserve United States Diplomatic Treasures Abroad reflects a growing sense of commitment toward stewardship of the U.S. State Department’s heritage buildings and collections. Worldwide, other nations entrust the U.S. government with treasured cultural assets that support our diplomatic presence in their homeland. It is our nation’s
- [How To Support](https://fundtoconserve.org/how-to-support/) - How To Support How To Support Your Gift Matters Make a difference in preserving irreplaceable buildings and conserving treasured works of art across the world. These places and collections are more than bricks or a sculpture—they are tangible symbols of democracy and diplomacy to the host country and require America’s stewardship. Give today and be
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## Donation Forms

- [Fund Donation Form](https://fundtoconserve.org/donations/paris-donation-form-2-2/)
- [Paris Donation Form](https://fundtoconserve.org/donations/paris-donation-form/)
- [Tangier Donation Form](https://fundtoconserve.org/donations/paris-donation-form-2/)

## Projects

- [Hiawatha](https://fundtoconserve.org/project/hiawatha/) - Hiawatha Istanbul, Turkiye Hiawatha Istanbul, Turkiye A Legendary Boat that Binds Two Nations Istanbul is defined and surrounded by water; the Bosphorus, the Sea of Marmara and the Black Sea. Late in 1932, Hiawatha, a 50-foot motor launch built by American Car & Foundry in Wilmington, Delaware, arrived in the world’s only city to straddle
- [America250 Exhibit](https://fundtoconserve.org/project/america250-exhibit/) - Marks of Friendship: 250 Years of U.S. Diplomatic Treasures Philadelphia, PA Image Courtesy of the U.S. Navy Art Collection, Washington, D.C. Marks of Friendship: 250 Years of Diplomatic Treasures features select objects, including fine and decorative arts, drawn from U.S. diplomatic posts around the world. Some are gifts given to U.S. ambassadors and other diplomats
- [U.S. Consulate General Barcelona](https://fundtoconserve.org/project/barcelona/) - U.S. Consulate General Barcelona -Torre Godó Eguia Barcelona, Spain Gallery A 19th-century Jewel Shines in Barcelona The U.S. Consulate General in Barcelona has a long and illustrious history. Established in 1797 during the Administration of President John Adams, it is one of the oldest U.S. consular presences in the world. Consulate General Barcelona is responsible
- [George Washington at Princeton](https://fundtoconserve.org/project/george-washington-at-princeton/) - George Washington At Princeton Portrait Paris, France George Washington At Princeton Portrait Paris, France A Colonial American Envoy and His Diplomatic Gift are Seized at Sea Over 16,000 works of art, historic objects and antiquities comprise the heritage collections housed in U.S. diplomatic and consular establishments worldwide. Whether acquired as gifts, bequests or conveyed with
- [U.S. Ambassador’s Residence in Paris](https://fundtoconserve.org/project/paris/) - Residence Of The U.S Ambassador To France & Monaco Paris, France Residence Of The U.S Ambassador To France & Monaco Paris, France A Long Franco-American History Close by the Presidential Elysée Palace, the Champs Elysées and the Place de la Concorde,41 rue du Faubourg St. Honoré and its famous occupants have been at the center
- [Tangier American Legation](https://fundtoconserve.org/project/tangier-american-legation/) - Tangier American Legation Tangier, Morocco Tangier American Legation Tangier, Morocco On May 1, 2024, the National Trust for Historic Preservation named the Tangier American Legation to its annual list of America’s 11 Most Endangered properties in a ceremony at the National Museum of American Diplomacy in Washington, D.C.Learn more here.View recorded remarks of U.S. Ambassador

## Team Member

- [Patrick F. Kennedy](https://fundtoconserve.org/team_member/patrick-f-kennedy/) - Patrick F. Kennedy served for 44 years in the U.S. Department of State in numerous positions in Washington and overseas. During the last decade of his career, he served as Under Secretary of State for Management where he was responsible for the people, resources, budget, facilities, technology, financial operations, consular affairs, logistics, contracting, and security
- [Andrea Cochrane Tracey](https://fundtoconserve.org/team_member/andrea-cochrane-tracey/) - Andrea Cochrane Tracey is a nonprofit and museum professional with almost 30 years of diverse experience in nonprofit management, fundraising and development, historic preservation, small museums, community relations, and public programming. She passionately believes in the role that historic places play in communities as a source for informal learning; a place for open and respectful
- [Paul W. Edmondson](https://fundtoconserve.org/team_member/paul-w-edmondson/) - With a career spanning more than 35 years as a nonprofit executive and attorney, Paul Edmondson has deep experience in historic preservation law and in nonprofit management and governance. From 2019 to 2023, Paul served as President & CEO of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, the nonprofit leader of America's historic preservation movement. As
- [Fraser C. Henderson Sr. MD](https://fundtoconserve.org/team_member/dr-fraser-c-henderson-sr-md/) - Dr. Fraser C. Henderson Sr. MD is a neurological and spine surgeon with a distinguished career spanning military service, scholarly research and private practice. Outside his medical practice, Dr. Henderson’s interests revolve around travel, early American history and cultural resource preservation. In addition to serving on the board of the Fund to Conserve U.S. Diplomatic
- [Ms. Marcia Mayo](https://fundtoconserve.org/team_member/ms-marcia-mayo/) - Marcia Mayo serves as Vice President of the Board of Directors for the Fund to Conserve U.S. Diplomatic Treasures Abroad. An art historian and appraiser, she curated thematic exhibitions of American art for residences of U.S. ambassadors worldwide through the Department of State’s Art in Embassies program in addition to writing and editing exhibition publications
- [Michael Sonnenreich](https://fundtoconserve.org/team_member/michael-sonnenreich/) - Michael R. Sonnenreich is a lawyer and art collector who previously worked in technology, pharmaceuticals, and global marketing. Over the last two decades, Mr. Sonnenreich has been actively involved in numerous nonprofit institutions – particularly in the creative and performing arts, including serving as president of the Washington National Opera; chairman of the DC Jazz

## News

- [Washington Winter Show invites Fund to Conserve to present America’s 250th Exhibition](https://fundtoconserve.org/news/washington-winter-show-invites-fund-to-conserve-to-present-americas-250th-exhibition/) - The Fund to Conserve U.S. Diplomatic Treasures Abroad (Fund to Conserve) was honored to be invited by the Washington Winter Show to develop and present an exhibition celebrating America's 250th as part of the 71st Washington Antiques Show on January 9 - 11, 2026. Planning began in the summer of 2024. We’ve been leading the project and collaborating with our public sector
- [A Festive Celebration in Support of Hiawatha](https://fundtoconserve.org/news/a-festive-celebration-in-support-of-hiawatha/) - Over 100 friends of Hiawatha joined Ambassador Jeff Flake, famed Turkish industrialist Rahmi Koç, and Consul General Julie Eadeh at a festive gathering in Istanbul on September 27 to celebrate the venerable vessel’s 90th year. The evening reception was held in perfect early Autumn weather at the Rahmi M. Koç Museum on the banks of the Golden
- [Fund to Conserve Event at Meridian International Center](https://fundtoconserve.org/news/fund-to-conserve-event-at-meridian-international-center/) - January 2023 The Fund to Conserve’s event to celebrate 200 years of the U.S.-Moroccan friendship and announce a preservation endowment campaign for the care of the American Tangier Legation was highlighted in the January 2023 edition of State Magazine. Click here to read more.
- [A Portrait’s Story Revealed](https://fundtoconserve.org/news/a-portraits-story-revealed/) - June 2023 State Magazine featured the fascinating story behind the Washington at Princeton portrait hanging in the U.S. Ambassador’s Residence in Paris the May 2023 edition. Discover more about the portrait’s journey’s across the Atlantic—yes, there was more than one—and how conservators and art historians determined who painted the portrait. Click here to read the
- [Program in Honor of Preservation Month](https://fundtoconserve.org/news/program-in-honor-of-preservation-month/) - May 2023 When America’s first diplomat, Benjamin Franklin was sent to Paris in 1776 to seek French support in the nation's fight for independence, he had to fend for himself; including finding a place to live and work. On May 18, the Director of the Overseas Buildings Operations Office of Cultural Heritage, Tobin Tracey, AIA,

## 3D FlipBook

- [2023 Annual Report](https://fundtoconserve.org/3d-flip-book/2023-annual-report/)
- [Annual Report](https://fundtoconserve.org/3d-flip-book/annual-report/)

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## Position

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