This May, Preservation Month takes on a new meaning. As the United States marks the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, we’re looking to the places that bring its most powerful promise to life, that “all people are created equal,” and to the preservationists making sure those places endure.

This year, help us celebrate the historic sites, neighborhoods, and landmarks that tell the full American story—places that remind us of how far we've come and how far we still have to go.

Preservation Month is your moment. Share how the places you protect spark joy, inspire wonder, and connect communities to our shared history. We want to hear about historic sites that tell Americans who we are, places that continue to shape our 250-year journey to becoming a more perfect union.

Join preservationists across the country by posting your Preservation Month activities in the National Trust’s LinkedIn Group. Tell us what you're protecting, what story it tells, and how you're marking this milestone!

Check out our resources below to spread the word in your community!