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 | October 06, 2026
National Trust for Historic Preservation President and CEO Brent Leggs Named on the 2026 EBONY Power 100 List Brent Leggs founded the National Trust’s African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund and now serves as the organization’s first Black President and CEO
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Press Release | Washington, DC | October 01, 2026
National Trust for Historic Preservation Rejects Key Provisions of Bipartisan Permitting Reform Bill Urges Congress to Make Critical Changes to Support and Protect the Preservation Sector Before Advancing the Legislation
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Statement | Washington, DC | October 01, 2026
Statement in Response to NCPC’s Approval of the White House Visitor Screening Facility
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Press Release | Washington, DC | September 23, 2026
National Trust President and CEO Announces Groundbreaking $10M “Historic Preservation Defense Fund” Campaign at the 2026 National Preservation Summit Funds raised will protect the nation’s historic places and the laws that safeguard them against urgent threats emanating from Washington
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Speech | Washington, DC | September 23, 2026
National Preservation Summit 2026 Opening Address Brent Leggs Keynote
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Press Release | Washington, DC | September 22, 2026
National Trust Announces Winners of its 2026 National Preservation Awards Historic preservation leaders gather to celebrate the 2026 awardees at the first National Preservation Summit in Washington, D.C.
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Press Release | Chicago, Illinois | September 10, 2026
Historic Neon Sign Returns to Roberts Temple, Marking Major Restoration Milestone at Emmett Till Landmark Completion of exterior work sets the stage for interior restoration at the National Monument site honoring Emmett Till and Mamie Till Mobley.
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Press Release | Washington, DC | September 02, 2026
National Trust for Historic Preservation and Coalition Partners Move to Protect Bears Ears National Monument Filing seeks to return the landmark monument case to the active docket and challenge a recent presidential proclamation
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Statement | Washington, DC | August 31, 2026
Statement on U.S. Supreme Court Decision in National Park Service et al. v. National Trust
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Press Release | Washington, DC | August 25, 2026
The National Trust for Historic Preservation’s African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund and The Conservation Fund’s Legacy Places Initiative Announce Strategic Partnership to Protect Historic Black Places