Protecting a National Historic Landmark!

With support from a $10,000 matching grant through The Georgia Trust’s 1772 Foundation Grant Program, The Wren’s Nest recently completed critical roof repairs to protect the historic Atlanta home and the collections housed inside. The project replaced deteriorated copper roofing and adjacent cedar shingles with preservation-appropriate materials, improved roof drainage and eliminated an active leak. The grant also helped leverage an additional $25,000 from The Gable Foundation, allowing The Wren’s Nest to undertake a more comprehensive, long-lasting repair. This investment will help ensure that the National Historic Landmark remains a vibrant center for storytelling, literacy and cultural programming for years to come. 📸 Swipe to see the roof before and after! 📢 Does your organization have a historic preservation project in need of funding? Letters of Interest for the Georgia Trust’s 2027 grant programs are due November 20, 2026. Learn more and apply ➡️ https://www.georgiatrust.org/resources/grants-fellowships/ #PreserveGeorgia #HistoricPreservation #PreservationGrants #WrensNest #AtlantaHistory #BeforeAndAfter