<p><span class="deck"> Every town you pass through has felt the impact of the modern historic-preservation movement. Now a founder of that movement discusses what is real and what is fake in preservation efforts.</span> </p>
<p><span class="deck">Deciding to rescue a historic property is the start of what turns out to be a lifelong relationship as terrifying as it is exhilarating.</span></p>
<p>In looking at the restoration of the front parlor, we can learn a lot about the Washington family, life in colonial America, and the art of historic preservation.</p>