Press Center
Tools and Resources for Media Professionals
Welcome to the National Trust Press Center. Our Public Affairs team works with news media across platforms to tell the stories of people saving places across the country to strengthen our advocacy efforts.
If you are a member of the media, please contact:
- Meredith Beaton Pruitt, mbeaton-pruitt@savingplaces.org
- Elliot Carter, ecarter@savingplaces.org
The National Trust for Historic Preservation is a private nonprofit organization dedicated to helping communities maintain and enhance the power of historic places. Chartered by Congress in 1949 and supported by partners, friends, and champions nationwide, we help preserve the places and stories that make communities unique. Through the stewardship and revitalization of historic sites, we help communities foster economic growth, create healthier environments, and build a stronger, shared sense of civic duty and belonging. Learn more about us.
Recent Releases
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Press Release | Washington, DC | February 24, 2026
Action Fund Expands Commitment to Protect Historically Black Churches with $13.5 Million in New Grants Today’s announcement follows $5 million awarded on MLK Day, bringing the Action Fund’s total investment via its Preserving Black Churches program to $13.5 million in 2026.
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Op-Ed | February 21, 2026
Historic Sites Are Where Americans Learn Who We Are Published in Time
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Statement | Washington, DC | February 19, 2026
Statement from Carol Quillen in Response to Today's CFA Meeting
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Press Release | Hartford, Connecticut | January 30, 2026
National Trust and Travelers Take Resilience Initiative to Los Angeles Project to support wildfire mitigation at historic Eames House—a scalable model for regional resilience efforts
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Press Release | Alexandria, Virginia | January 29, 2026
The National Trust announces new Executive Director of Woodlawn and Pope-Leighey House
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Press Release | Washington, D.C. | January 26, 2026
National Trust for Historic Preservation Announces $410,000 in New Grant Awards from Preserve Route 66 Initiative
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Statement | Washington, DC | January 22, 2026
Statement from Carol Quillen on January 22 Hearing in National Trust v. National Park Service et al
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Press Release | Washington, DC | January 20, 2026
National Trust for Historic Preservation Welcomes New Board of Trustees Members
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Press Release | Washington, DC | January 19, 2026
African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund Announces $5M in Grants to 5 Iconic Historically Black Churches Transformative investments in historically Black churches across the country highlight their important contributions to American spiritual life, culture, and democracy throughout history.
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Press Release | Washington, DC | January 14, 2026
A Victory for Historic Preservation at the Virginia Supreme Court