Historic Home Rescue
Saving America's Architectural Soul
Across America, beautiful historic homes are quietly disappearing. We rescue them, restore them, and tell their stories — before they're lost forever.
Our Mission
"Some collapse from neglect. Some are stripped of their character by careless renovations. Some are simply abandoned because the problems feel overwhelming. Historic Home Rescue exists to change that."
Through our documentary series, we rescue forgotten homes, uncover their stories, and restore them with the craftsmanship they deserve. But we cannot do it alone — this mission depends on a community of people who believe these homes are worth saving.
Active Rescues
Homes We're Saving
Right Now
Turn-of-the-Century Southern Mansion
Meet Scarlet
Scarlet is a turn-of-the-century Southern mansion that evokes memories of the grand homes of another era. When we first saw her, others saw dirt, decay, neglect, and rot. We saw something different. We saw beauty. We saw history. We saw potential. Join us as we give everything we have to Save Scarlet.
Charleston, South Carolina
Elmwood Colonial
Pasadena, California
The Craftsman on Maple
The Craft
Restored by hand. Built to last another century.
Our Impact
Homes Rescued
Community Members
Years Active
Funds Raised
Est. 1990s
Preservation Since
Documentary Series
Watch the Rescues
Unfold
Latest Episode
Historic Home Rescue — Watch the Journey
Recent Updates
Elmwood Colonial: Uncovering Original Hardwood Floors
The Craftsman on Maple: Final Coat of Paint
Behind the Craft: Hand-Carved Millwork Restoration
Our Community
The People Who Make
This Possible
Every home we save is made possible by the generosity of our patrons, sponsors, and community supporters.
Founding Patrons
$500+/month
The cornerstone of our mission. Founding Patrons provide sustained support that keeps rescues moving forward.
- Name on every restored home plaque
- Private site visits
- Quarterly video calls
- Exclusive documentary access
Current Members
The Morrison Family
Scarlet Preservation Fund
Eleanor & James Whitfield
Preservation Sponsors
$100–$499/month
Sponsors who adopt a specific restoration project and see it through from start to finish.
- Project-specific recognition
- Monthly progress updates
- Invitation to reveal events
- Signed restoration prints
Current Members
Oakwood Lumber Co.
The Callahan Foundation
Riverside Antiques
Community Supporters
Any amount
The heartbeat of our movement. Every contribution, large or small, keeps the mission alive.
- Name in credits
- Monthly newsletter
- Early video access
- Community forum access
Current Members
1,240 supporters and counting
Restoration Progress
Every Dollar Moves
a Home Closer to Saved
We publish transparent, real-time progress on every active rescue. You can see exactly where funds go and how each home is progressing — week by week.
0% funded
45% funded
92% funded
3
Active
Rescues
Join the Movement
These Homes Need You
Follow our journey, support a rescue, or become a patron. Every person who joins this movement makes the next rescue possible.
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