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We need your help to tell lawmakers and decision makers that our nation’s heritage matters.
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Your grassroots work helps save the places that define us, from vast national parks to historic homes owned by everyday people.
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The National Trust frequently turns to grassroots supporters to help effect change at the local, state, and federal level. From speaking up for historic tax credits, to designating public lands, to advocating for full preservation funding, join us in protecting places that tell the story of America.
While we advocate at the federal level, we’re here to help you make an impact closer to home. Use our action guides and resources to speak out to your elected officials and champion the issues that matter most to you and your community.
How to connect with your elected officials:
- Invite your elected officials to visit a local historic site that’s important to you and your community. Be prepared to talk about how the place is benefitting the community.
- Sign up for newsletters from your U.S. Representative and your U.S. Senators to learn more about what their priorities are, what legislation they’ve sponsored, and if they will be hosting any upcoming town hall discussions.
- Take action from home. Use our talking points or your own story to tell your legislators why historic preservation is important to you and your community.
- Get more ideas from 10 Tips for Effective Advocacy.
Impact Stories
Have recent federal actions affected you or your community? Help strengthen our collective advocacy by sharing real-world examples of how these decisions are impacting the preservation priorities near you.
Don’t know who represents you?
- Enter your zip code on https://www.house.gov/representatives to find your U.S. Representative.
- Select your state on https://www.senate.gov/senators/senators-contact.htm to find your U.S. Senators.
More Actions You Can Take
Jennifer Hughes
Improvements to the Historic Tax Credit
Momentum is building to pass extensive tax legislation in Congress. For preservationists, among the most impactful tools on the table is the federal historic tax credit (HTC). Urge your members of Congress to protect and enhance historic tax credits in any forthcoming tax reform legislation.
Minesh Bacrania
Support the Historic Preservation Fund
Preservationists have long championed the Historic Preservation Fund (HPF), which provides funding for state and tribal historic preservation officers (SHPOs and THPOs) as well as grant programs aimed at a wide range of preservation needs nationwide. Urge your members of Congress to fund and reauthorize the HPF in 2025.
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National Historic Trail Designation for Route 66
National Historic Trail designation for historic Route 66 will bring greater public interest and investment to the communities along the iconic highway and encourage their economic revitalization. Join the National Trust for Historic Preservation and our partners in calling for a National Historic Trail designation for Route 66.
Neil Lynch
Protect Minute Man National Historical Park
America's 11 Most Endangered Historic Places
A proposed major expansion of nearby Hanscom Field Airport could significantly increase private jet traffic, leading to increased noise, vehicular traffic, and negative environmental and climate impacts for Minute Man National Historical Park, Walden, and nearby landmarks. Let Governor Healy know you oppose the expansion of Hanscom Field Airport.
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Support America's Chinatowns
The rich history, inclusive economy, and social and spiritual value of Chinatowns are an invaluable part of the American story. Sign our petition today to commit to the cultural preservation of America’s Chinatowns for future generations, so their vibrant pasts can remain at the heart of their thriving and prosperous futures.
Kristin Fukushima
Support Little Tokyo
America's 11 Most Endangered Historic Places
Little Tokyo is one of only four remaining Japantowns in the United States and one of the oldest neighborhoods in Los Angeles, but its unique character is endangered by large-scale development projects and displacement of legacy businesses and restaurants. Sign our petition today to show your support for community-led preservation of Little Tokyo’s distinct and irreplaceable cultural heritage.