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