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 | 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
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Statement | Washington, DC | August 18, 2026
Statement About Today's Supreme Court Filing
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Statement | Washington, DC | August 14, 2026
Statement on Emergency Application to the Supreme Court
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Press Release | Washington, DC | August 07, 2026
Statement on US Court of Appeals Ruling
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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