The American Cultural Resources Association (ACRA), a 501(c)(6) non-profit, was incorporated in March,1995, to serve the needs of the cultural resources industry. The cultural resources industry in the United States is estimated to be made up of over 500 firms employing over 10,000 people working in a wide variety of fields, including historic preservation, history, archaeology, architectural history, historical architecture, and landscape architecture. No other association addresses the business needs of this diverse community.

Our mission is to promote the professional, ethical and business practices of the cultural resources industry, including all of its affiliated disciplines, for the benefit of the resources, the public, and the members of the association by:

* Supporting the business needs of cultural resources practioners
* Promoting professionalism in the cultural resources industry
* Providing educational and training opportunities for the cultural resources industry
* Influencing public policy
* Promoting public awareness of cultural resources consulting and its diverse fields