HISTORY AND PRESERVATION
The History and Preservation Committee collects and shares stories, photos, and artifacts that celebrate Russian Hill’s rich past. We publish historical highlights on the RHN website and look for fun ways to bring our neighborhood’s history to life.
WHAT'S ON OUR LIST?
- To research, recommend, and implement programs that educate, celebrate, and preserve Russian Hill’s rich history
- To plan walking tours of Russian Hill’s historic districts and lead speaker programs on local history
- To provide articles, stories, and content for RHN communications
- To collaborate with property owners, preservation experts, and committees like DZLU to protect historic resources
- To expand and maintain historical content on the RHN website, including digitizing archival newsletters
- To develop interpretive tools like sidewalk markers and QR codes to share history with the public
- To create and publicize historical documents, pamphlets, or books about Russian Hill history
- To engage the community through educational initiatives and partnerships
JOIN OUR COMMITTEE!
The History and Preservation committee consists of 8-10 volunteers recruited from the RHN membership and is guided by co-chairs who sit on the RHN Board of Directors. Committee members serve at least a one-year term, attend quarterly meetings, and help carry out at least one annual initiative.
Email history@rhnsf.org for more information and dates.
