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 | July 28, 2026
National Trust for Historic Preservation Announces the 60th Class of National Trust Advisors 17 civic and professional preservation leaders will join the National Trust Advisors Program; a volunteer network committed to supporting the work of the National Trust.
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Press Release | Washington, DC | July 25, 2026
Oatlands Hosts "Seeing Our Humanity" as Signature Event for America's 250th Anniversary Featuring a keynote conversation with actor and humanitarian Djimon Hounsou and National Trust President and CEO Brent Leggs
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Statement | Washington, DC | July 24, 2026
Statement on ACHP Proposed Revisions to Section 106 of NHPA
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Press Release | Washington, DC | July 21, 2026
African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund Awards $3 Million to Preserve Historic Black Places Across the U.S.
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Statement | Washington, DC | July 17, 2026
Statement in Response to July 13 Presidential Action Modifying the Bears Ears National Monument
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Statement | Washington, DC | July 09, 2026
Update on Proposed Monumental Arch in Response to July 9 NCPC Meeting
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Press Release | Washington, DC | June 22, 2026
Brent Leggs Unanimously Elected as the 11th President and CEO of the National Trust for Historic Preservation Founder and executive director of the African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund brings more than 20 years of heritage and cultural preservation expertise to the role.
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Press Release | Washington, DC | June 12, 2026
National Trust for Historic Preservation and Trust for Public Land Applaud Introduction of Bipartisan Legislation to Reauthorize the African American Civil Rights Network Renewing the African American Civil Rights Network Act would ensure continued preservation and public engagement with the people, places, and stories that shaped the Civil Rights Movement
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Press Release | Washington, DC | June 08, 2026
Route 66 Centennial Caravan Celebrates 100 Years of the “Mother Road” Supported by the National Trust for Historic Preservation and Main Street of America, the caravan will traverse 8 states in 20 days
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Statement | Washington, DC | June 05, 2026
Statement on June 5 US Court of Appeals Hearing