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UNTOLD STORIES OF THE BORDERLANDS

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A PROJECT to Reclaim, Celebrate, and Preserve

The Untold Stories of the Borderlands is a storytelling road trip across Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona, led by Latinos in Heritage Conservation (LHC), that took place from May 16-28, 2025. Our mission is to celebrate and protect the diverse histories, cultures, and landscapes of the Mexico–U.S. borderlands—amplifying the voices and experiences of Latinx communities whose stories are often left out of mainstream narratives.

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Through this road trip, we highlighted places of deep significance—from ancestral homelands and sacred sites to neighborhoods shaped by migration and resilience. The team captured oral histories and imagery from community members that preserve and protect these spaces.

 

Yet, Untold Stories of the Borderlands began with the road trip, but it is a long-term project that honors the power of community memory, challenge harmful policies and colonial histories, and center Latinx leadership in shaping the future of preservation.

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VIEW OUR JOURNEY!

Follow us on Instagram to view our behind-the-scenes stories,

and cultural highlights throughout the trip.

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ENGAGE WITH US!

SEE OUR MEMORIES FROM THE ROAD!

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Our Commitment to Preservation

This campaign marks a major expansion of LHC’s preservation projects nationwide,

with a strong focus on the borderlands. Key initiatives include:

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The Abuelas
Project

This project collects and curates the oral histories of Latinx community to ensure that intergenerational stories, language, and wisdom are passed down and celebrated.

PARTICIPATE!
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Latinx Preservation Toolkit

We expand our print and digital resources to empower community-led preservation, incorporating traditional knowledge and local expertise.

GET YOURS NOW!
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Nuestra Herencia Grant Program
 

Our first-ever funding program focused on supporting community-based Latinx preservation projects across the country.

LEARN MORE!
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Endangered Latinx Landmarks

Advocate for the recognition and protection of at-risk Latinx heritage sites, especially those along the U.S.–Mexico border, by nominating them!

NOMINATE A SITE!
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The Untold Stories of the Borderlands is made possible by the generous support of
the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, in partnership with Iron Mountain.

OUR PARTNERS
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