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The exterior of the Brucemore estate in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

photo by: Matthew Gilson

Brucemore, a National Trust Historic Site in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

For over 75 years, the National Trust for Historic Preservation has engaged Americans of all ages and backgrounds in extraordinary efforts to defend and protect the places that inspire us, tell our stories, and make our neighborhoods feel like home. As a privately-funded nonprofit, support from individuals like you enables us to revitalize neighborhoods and cities, foster vibrant communities, create a healthier environment by restoring and preserving historic buildings and landscapes, and deepen civic engagement by nurturing a shared sense of identity, community, and belonging.

With your help, we can work together to tackle urgent needs today to create a more sustainable tomorrow. Learn more below about the different ways you can become involved in this important work.

Membership

By joining as a member, you’ll play an active role in the work of preservation and get an inside look at the work you make possible—strengthening communities, creating healthier environments, and fostering a more just society.

Leadership Giving

Leadership supporters join a passionate group of individuals dedicated to improving lives and championing preservation through the power of place in communities nationwide.

Monthly Giving

Monthly giving provides a reliable stream of revenue while also giving you all the benefits of National Trust membership.

Planned Giving

Protect the past by remembering the National Trust in your will or estate plans.

Tribute and Memorial Gifts

Tribute gifts are a wonderful way to honor someone for a special occasion.
Memorial gifts honor the memory of someone important.

Donor Advised Funds

Recommend the National Trust for a grant from your Donor Advised Fund today to invest in preservation’s future.

Matching Gifts

Increase the impact of your gift through corporate matching gifts.

Corporate Partnerships

Our partnerships with leading companies deepen our impact on communities and places nationwide.

Preservation Leadership Forum

This network of preservation professionals provides and curates cutting edge content, offers online and in-person networking opportunities, and brings new, diverse perspectives to the professionals who are in the business of saving places.

Support Preservation As You Shop, Travel, and Play

Discover the easy ways you can incorporate preservation into your everyday life—and support a terrific cause as you go.

Gift Memberships

Gift the gift of a National Trust membership to friends and family.


Please mail all checks to:

National Trust for Historic Preservation
600 14th Street NW, Suite 500
Washington, DC 20005

Now is the time for preservation advocates to engage directly with your members of Congress and elevate the importance of historic preservation in your communities.

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