Preservation Month 2025
Harnessing The Power of Place
There is no denying the role preservationists play in protecting historic spaces while meeting the needs of communities for the present and the future. This May, for Preservation Month, we’re celebrating the power of place—and the countless ways, big and small, that preservation creates. The work you do strengthens communities, breathes new life into neighborhoods, supports a healthier planet, and builds a more just and connected society.
Preservation Month is your chance to show why this work matters. It’s an opportunity to share the impact you’re making—how places you protect spark joy, inspire wonder, and connect us to our shared history in ways that shape our future.
Share how you’re celebrating with your peers around the country by joining the National Trust’s LinkedIn Group and posting information about your Preservation Month activities!
Check out our resources below to spread the word in your community!
Digital Marketing Kit
This handy resource offers ready-to-use copy and images for all your digital outreach.
Free GIF Stickers
Add some extra fun to your Instagram Stories using preservation-themed GIPHY Stickers. New stickers available for 2025.
As every preservationist knows, saving places becomes even more crucial when a special old place is threatened. Stay tuned for these upcoming announcements, in which we spotlight endangered places across the country and lift up the people and groups working to protect them.
America's 11 Most Endangered Historic Places of 2025
We are announcing the 2025 list of America’s 11 Most Endangered Historic Places on May 7, and this year’s lineup features incredible work from a wide array of communities who are working hard to protect threatened places they care about.
Backing Historic Small Restaurants Grant Program
American Express and the National Trust for Historic Preservation are once again supporting 50 small or independently owned restaurants across the country through the Backing Historic Small Restaurants grant program. Grant applications and public nominations launch on May 12 and will be accepted until 11:59 PM ET on May 30.
What is a Place That is Important to You?
Join us in celebrating the power of place by telling us about a place that is important to you and how historic preservation is benefitting your life or the life of your community.
