SAH Archipedia is an online encyclopedia of U.S. architecture and landscapes that contains peer-reviewed essays, photos, and maps. Since its launch in 2012, SAH Archipedia has grown in scope and the full version now contains nearly 20,000 building histories covering all 50 U.S. states. Currently, entries for over 3,700 structures are available to the public through the site’s open access counterpart, SAH Archipedia Classic Buildings.
Now we need your help to disseminate this scholarship to a worldwide public audience by making SAH Archipedia completely open access.
In 2016, the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) awarded SAH a generous outright grant of $205,000 and a 1:1 matching grant of $80,000. That means for every dollar that you contribute to SAH to make SAH Archipedia mobile friendly and open access, NEH will match that dollar, up to the $80,000 limit.
So far we have raised $40,000 in matching funds but, in order to secure the entire match, we need to raise the remaining $40,000 before August 31, 2018. The Society of Architectural Historians is a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit organization. Your contributions to support SAH programs, including SAH Archipedia, are tax-deductible according to IRS laws.
Gifts of any amount are welcome. Your contribution will give educators, students, and anyone interested in learning about America’s built environment greater access to SAH Archipedia and strengthen the Society’s role as a leader in the digital humanities. Ensure the future of the past by making a donation today.
Your donation to the NEH XI match will help support:
- Making SAH Archipedia Open Access by 2019 – to disseminate the scholarship to a global public audience for free
- Redesigning the Site & Mobile Optimization – to make the site easier to use and viewable on mobile devices
- Commissioning New Content – to add building histories, essays, and develop lesson plans for teaching