Save the Tidal Basin
The National Mall Tidal Basin is threatened by rising sea levels and deferred maintenance. Join our campaign to ensure this 107-acre landscape is preserved for future generations.
Explore & Act
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This Place Matters Why Notre Dame Matters
The fire at the Cathedral of Notre Dame reminds us that old places are part of who we are, and if we listen, we may hear the humanity we share across time.
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Six Reasons to Save Old Buildings
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In this issue: Traveling the Mother Road from Chicago and St. Louis to the Pacific Coast
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Shaping Communities Through Reuse
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With your support, the National Trust is identifying endangered buildings, landscapes, and communities and taking action to save them.
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Historic Sites
Plan your visit to one of these unique places
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Distinctive Destinations Glorious Gardens
Celebrate spring with a visit to one of these historic gardens.
Connect with the History Around You
Discover places that matter.
“There was only one Washington, only one tidal basin.... But what is the proper price for an irreplaceable thing?”
— Nathaniel Alexander Owings