Preservation Month 2024
People Saving Places
Historic place-savers pour their time, energy, resources (and sometimes a great deal of sweat and tears) into protecting places they care about. This May, our Preservation Month theme is “People Saving Places” to shine the spotlight on everyone doing the work of saving places—in big ways and small.
The work that you’re doing matters. Your efforts are vital in ensuring that all Americans connect with their shared history, weaving together the intricate tapestry of our nation’s story. By celebrating “People Saving Places,” your work will inspire others to join the national effort to preserve America’s historic places for generations to come.
Share how you’re celebrating with your peers around the country by joining the National Trust’s LinkedIn Group and posting information about your Preservation Month activities!
Check out our resources below to spread the word in your community!
Digital Marketing Kit
This handy resource offers ready-to-use copy and images for all your digital outreach.
Free GIF Stickers
Add some extra fun to your Instagram Stories using preservation-themed GIPHY Stickers!
As every preservationist knows, saving places becomes even more crucial when a special old place is threatened. Stay tuned for these upcoming announcements, in which we spotlight endangered places across the country and lift up the people and groups working to protect them.
America's 11 Most Endangered Historic Places of 2024
We are announcing the 2024 list of America’s 11 Most Endangered Historic Places on May 1, and this year’s lineup features incredible work from a wide array of communities who are working hard to protect threatened places they care about.
Backing Historic Small Restaurants Grant Program
Together with American Express, the National Trust will announce the Backing Historic Small Restaurants Grant Program recipients. These grants will help 50 small restaurant owners address critical needs amid ongoing economic challenges so that their establishments’ legacies can continue.