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If you have been following us on Instagram, then you know we love to share photos of preservation in action. Here you can discover the whole story behind many of the photos that we feature, from our Historic Sites and their collections to the work of our African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund.

Breaking News

The National Trust Submits Comments Regarding Proposed Monumental Arch at Memorial Circle and Eisenhower Executive Office Building Exterior Improvements Concept
Unprecedented coalition of cultural heritage and architecture groups sue to require federal review of President Trump’s Kennedy Center plans. Read the press release.
On December 12, 2025, the National Trust filed suit to immediately stop the proposed White House Ballroom construction project. Find the most up-to-date information and news, including opportunities to view upcoming meetings discussing the project.
- New York Times: Trump's Ballroom Design Has Barely Been Scrutinized

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News

National Trust Comments on the Potential Revocation of the Protective Buffer at Chaco Culture National Historical Park
Chaco Culture National Historical Park, a place of deep Indigenous history and sacred sites, was named one of America’s 11 Most Endangered Historic Places in 2011. It now faces renewed threats from proposed oil and gas development. The National Trust urges BLM to pause and consult. Read our full comments.
Action Fund's Preserving Black Churches Program Awards $13.5M in Preservation Funding
The African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund, a division of the National Trust, has awarded $8.5 million in grants to 33 historically Black churches through its fourth annual Preserving Black Churches (PBC) program grant round, in addition to $5 million in grants awarded on Martin Luther King Jr. Day to five churches.
South Carolina Supreme Court rules in favor of National Trust
A recent South Carolina Supreme Court ruling will help protect the Ashley River Road Historic District and its surrounding landscape from inappropriate development.
President's Corner
Browse recent articles and appearances by National Trust President and CEO Carol Quillen.

Preservation in Action

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Join the National Preservation Lawyers Network
This national network enables and empowers interested lawyers to provide representation to the American people in order to protect, preserve, and reuse the historic places in their communities. Learn more
Take Action: $250 Million for the 250th
As our nation marks its 250th anniversary, we're calling on Congress to fund the Historic Preservation Fund at $250 million. It's the right moment to invest in the historic places that tell the full American story. Urge your members of Congress to make it happen.
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Stories

Explore the Underground Railroad in 8 Sites
10 Steps to Start Saving Places
Cutting Carbon: Resources for Preservationists
16 Stunning Lighthouses from the Great Lakes to the Gulf Coast

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