adversity – n. a difficult situation or condition; misfortune or tragedy

contribute – v. to give something, such as money, goods, or time to help a person, group, cause, or organization

thriving – adj. growing or developing successfully

preservation – n. the act of keeping something valuable alive or free from damage; protection

authentic – adj. based on fact; realistic

museum – n. a center set up for the care, study and demonstration of objects of lasting value