Historic places define where we’ve been, who we are, and what we value. The California Preservation Foundation is dedicated to preserving California’s diverse cultural heritage and historic places.In January 1979, the Foundation hired its first executive director. Since then the organization has had four Executive Directors, and more than 100 incredible individuals have volunteered countless hours to support CPF as members of the Board of Trustees.Since the mid-1970s, first CPA and then CPF has held an annual statewide conference where preservationists can gather, exchange ideas, network and organize around important issues. Header Image © Billy Hustace