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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.

A. Hoen lithography factory, Baltimore, Maryland
Jennifer Hughes

Improvements to the Historic Tax Credit

With several major provisions of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act set to expire, tax work in Congress will take on heightened importance in 2025. Urge your members of Congress to protect and enhance the Historic Tax Credit.

Las Vegas, New Mexico
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.

Historic Route 66
Miroslav/iStock

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.

Reenactors on North Bridge in Minute Man National Historical Park, Lincoln, Massachusetts
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.

Philadelphia Chinatown, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. One of the oldest remaining active Chinatowns in the United States, Philadelphia Chinatown was established in 1871 and includes more than 40 locally designated historic properties.
Terry Robinson/Flickr

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.

First Street (looking west towards City Hall) in LA Little Tokyo, Los Angeles, California
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.

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