Preserving America’s Historic Music Venues

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Feb 25, 2026 02:00 PM EST

Across generations, music is a unifying force in American history, bringing people together across cultural, linguistic, and social divides. From blues and jazz to rock-and-roll and country, these musical forms shaped America’s identity. Yet, the venues where these sounds were celebrated -- clubs, theaters, dance halls, and neighborhood stages -- are increasingly at risk from redevelopment, neglect, and changing cultural landscapes. Preserving these sites is about honoring the voices, creativity, and resilience of the communities that fostered such influential music. In this webinar, we will explore the history of these iconic venues, preservation efforts underway to protect them, and the role they continue to play in fostering cultural identity and community pride.  

Join us as we discuss why safeguarding historic music venues is essential to ensuring future generations can connect with the roots of America’s musical legacy. 

We have an exciting lineup of panelists: 

• Dr. Charlie Dahan, Professor, Department of Recording Industry, Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro, TN 
• Rebecca Miller, Executive Director, DC Preservation League, Washington, D.C. 
• Ljiljana Grubisic -- Director of Archives and Hollywood Bowl Museum, Los Angeles, CA

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