Celebrating 75 years of the Power of Place
On October 26, 1949, Congress chartered the National Trust for Historic Preservation, initiating what has become a 75-year journey of protecting America’s historic places. As we commemorate this milestone, we invite you to join us in celebrating the power of places and their profound impact on our lives.
Throughout the year, we’ll be highlighting the stories, achievements, and people that continue to shape the preservation movement, offering a glimpse into the past while exploring innovative new directions for the future. Together, let’s celebrate the places that unite us and ensure they continue to inspire for generations to come.
We've got a year of events across the country planned to celebrate this milestone. Make sure you are receiving our emails so we can share details about events happening near you as they become available. Sign up for emails.
The Woodlawn Needlework Show is the largest judged needlework show in the nation, exhibiting hundreds of pieces of work submitted by needlecrafters from all skill levels and backgrounds. In 2025, Woodlawn will be celebrating the 50th anniversary of the establishment of Nelly’s Needlers, the volunteer corps at Woodlawn that are instrumental in orchestrating the Needlework Show.
For three days only, the second annual Fashioning Power, Fashioning Peace exhibition at the President Woodrow Wilson House will showcase authentic clothing from 50 different countries, each symbolizing power, diplomacy, and tangible cultural heritage.
Walk through the museum with a guide to experience and contemplate worldly fashion set in the 28th president's home or attend the open house during the EU Embassy Open House Weekend on May 10.
Each guest will be provided with a booklet, which includes details about the exhibition items and background information about the vision for this annual event.
Join us in commemorating the 75th anniversary of the National Trust by telling us about a place that is important to you. Throughout the coming year, we'll be sharing your favorite places in the spirit of celebration.
In honor of the National Trust’s 75th anniversary, the Preservation magazine team combed through the organization’s archives and other sources for images of its historic sites. Check out some of our favorite finds.
photo by: Filoli
Garden House of Filoli a National Trust Historic Site in Woodside, California.
We're celebrating 75 years of demonstrating how saving meaningful places can improve lives, motivate future generations, and strengthen communities. We hope we can count on you to build the future with us! Together we can create a better tomorrow.
“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
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