Who We Are
The Pines Preservation Guild is the historic preservation non-profit organization serving all of Moore County NC with a mission to save the county’s heritage buildings and promote sensitive, sustainable community development around these heritage places. We are a community-driven organization composed of county residents and business owners that believe historic preservation and community development are intertwined and that we have a unique opportunity to build a better community for all Moore County residents, present and future, through education and advocacy for each of these concepts
We achieve this mission through:
sharing potential historic preservation projects in the region
showing superior examples of restored/preserved properties
providing an educational series on preservation topics and techniques to area residents and business owners
sharing at-risk heritage properties and communities
sharing how historic homeowners can evaluate and analyze historic properties before purchasing or conducting work
highlighting heritage properties for sale in the region
explaining how you can advocate for preservation in your local government
... And there are a few other awesome things planned in the near future!
Those of us who live in the Sandhills know how lucky we are to call this place home, and its historic properties are part of the charm that brought us here. Let’s celebrate and protect them for future generations to enjoy.
The Pines Preservation Guild is a 501(c3) organization. We are a proud member of the Federation of North Carolina Historical Societies.
Our Board Members
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Chair and Executive Director, co-founder
A Virginia Beach, VA native, Leslie is a Historic Architecture Professional, qualified by the Secretary of the Interior (36 CFR Part 61). She holds a Master of Architecture degree from Texas A&M University and a Bachelor’s of Arts degree in Historic Preservation from the University of Mary Washington. Leslie is the co-author of the Texas A&M University Heritage Building Guidelines for the Campus Master Plan and worked on the restoration of Kenmore in Fredericksburg, VA. She also was named the 2016 Ft. Bragg Military Spouse of the Year. After 10 years of living in various cities across the world as a military spouse, Leslie has had the honor of calling Moore County home since 2015. She and her husband are currently rehabilitating a historic 1951 home in Aberdeen with their two kids and small flock of chickens.
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Vice-Chair and Education Director
Kristen Moracco is a Realtor with Everything Pines Partners specializing in historic real estate. Before starting a career in real estate, she was an RN in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and is the owner of Eden + Archer Photography.
Kristen's interest in preservation started as a child when she was naturally drawn to old homes and buildings in her hometown of Irvington, NY. Kristen is the steward of a historic home in Southern Pines and is enjoying the journey of learning about its history and how to best care for it. She is a military spouse and mom of three.
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Treasurer, co-founder
A native of Harnett County, NC, and a veteran spouse, Emily and her husband moved to Carthage in 2018 and are rehabilitating the historic Waddell-Larkin House, a circa 1880 Folk Victorian in the heart of the Carthage Historic District. Emily holds a Masters in Business Administration and is an advocate for historic preservation and sustainable economic development. Emily currently serves as the Town Manager for the Town of Carthage.
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Fundraising and Outreach Director, Secretary
Corey grew up in the Ralph P. & Lucille Rogers house, built in 1935 in the Trinity Park Historic District of Durham, NC. Her admiration for the skill and craftsmanship that went into her home created a deep love for historic buildings and the nuances and quirks that go along with them. She works from home for a Registered Investment Advisory firm in Raleigh but is excited to jump into the saving of Moore County’s important historic buildings. Corey and her husband live in Pinehurst with their two sons and and two dogs.
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Director of Preservation Policy
Jennifer moved to Southern Pines as a teenager and is a graduate of Pinecrest High School. She received a B.A. in History and Historic Preservation from the College of Charleston and a MA in History with a concentration in Historic Preservation and Museum Studies from UNC Greensboro. Jennifer has worked in the field of historic preservation since 2005 in various roles with state agencies and non-profit organizations in several states. She is currently the West Virginia Main Street Coordinator working in downtown revitalization and economic development. Jennifer frequently visits the area to spend time with family and friends.
