Welcome to Protect Our Past, where we honor history, enrich the present, and ensure the Preservation, Restoration, and Conservation of our heritage for future generations.
Save Yesterday… For Tomorrow.
2025 Solstice Soirée
Silent and Live Auction
Amazing Adventure Auction Items Including…
TRIPS
Charming weekend getaway in historic Charleston, South Carolina
Kansas City Chiefs game plus top BBQ joint , hotel, and more!
DINING
Lobster bake - Enjoy a private lobster bake for 10-12 brought straight to your home!
EXCURSIONS
Oyster Farm tour and fresh mouthwatering tasting oysters, Yarmouth Port
Boat trip tour of historic Sandy Neck Lighthouse, Sandwich
Weekend stay at the distinctive Race Point Lighthouse, Provincetown
Explore the Outer Cape dunes of North Beach in a 1974 Bronco and enjoy a picnic lunch on the beach.
Stay Tuned… Many More Silent & Live Auction Items to Come!
4:00 – 7:00 PM
Saturday, June 21, 2025
Cultural Center of Cape Cod, South Yarmouth
The evening will include live music, hors d’oevres, raw bar with an assortment of wine and bubbly!
Space is limited, so buy your tickets now!
Please join us for the
2025 POP Gala & Auction
What is our Mission?
Protect Our Past is committed to safeguarding historical structures through the preservation, restoration, and conservation of our architectural heritage. By advocating for these practices, educating stakeholders, and fostering public awareness of their cultural significance, we strive to ensure that future generations can experience and learn from the architectural treasures of our past.
Upcoming Events
A first-of-its-kind festival featuring films on historical preservation and sustainability.
Saturday October 4, 2025
Location: TBA
POP Film Festival
“A society is defined not only by what it creates, but what it refuses to destroy.”
— John Sawhill
Preservation through Education
Explore the rich resources of our media content library. Dive into our engaging documentaries that bring historical preservation to life, tune into our monthly ”POPcast” for insightful discussions with experts and community leaders, and stay informed with the POP Blog, featuring in-depth articles on restoration projects, historical insights, and community stories. Our media content library is your gateway to learning, inspiration, and active participation in safeguarding our heritage.
Solutions and Guides
Find what you need easily by booking an evaluation with us! Our team includes historic tradesmen, as well as real estate agents who specialize in antiques. Additionally, we provide useful links to town regulation websites and so much more to assist you in preserving architectural and cultural history.