Saving Places
The National Trust for Historic Preservation protects and celebrates America’s diverse history. Join our email list to learn more.
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Rooted in Place
Old places shape the story of who we are, where we come from, and where we’re going.
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See Yourself in History
Historic places tell America’s full story. They inspire us and help us imagine what comes next.
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Join Us Today
These places belong to everyone. Together we can save them for the future.
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Explore & Act
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African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund Tell the Full History
It’s been one year since we announced the African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund. See what we’ve accomplished so far, and find out what’s next.
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Celebrate the best of the best in preservation, reuse, and re-imagining historic buildings.
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Your gift today will be put to immediate use, shaping the future of the places that matter.
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Join us for PastForward 2018 in San Francisco, November 13-16. Registration now open.
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Explore Your Country Distinctive Destinations
From coast to coast, fascinating historic places are waiting for you to visit and explore.
Stay connected with us via email. Sign up today.
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Announcing the winners of Partners in Preservation: Main Streets
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With your support, we're identifying endangered National Treasures and taking action to save them.
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Shaping Communities Through Reuse
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Historic Sites
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“It has been said that, at its best, preservation engages the past in a conversation with the present over a mutual concern for the future.”
— William J. Murtagh, First Keeper of the National Register