Celebrating 75 Years
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October 26, 1949
Seventy-five years ago, Congress chartered the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
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What is a place that is important to you?
Throughout the coming year, we'll be sharing your favorite places in the spirit of celebration.
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Celebrate with Us!
Together, let’s celebrate the places that unite us and ensure they continue to inspire for generations to come.
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Explore & Act
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Saving America’s Historic Sites
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Telling the Full American Story
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African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund
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Building Stronger Communities
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Lives Rooted in Places
What is a place that is important to you?
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Investing in Preservation’s Future
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5 Perfect Getaways This Fall
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Add Nostalgia to Your Holiday Bakes with Our Free Historic Recipe Guide
Our historic sites spilled the cocoa beans on 13 cherished seasonal recipes. Download the full recipe guide to add a taste from the past to your next gathering.
Connect with the History Around You
Discover places that matter.
“The purposes of the National Trust shall be to receive donations of sites, buildings, and objects significant in American history and culture, to preserve and administer them for public benefit.”
— Congressional Charter of the National Trust for Historic Preservation