Antiquities Act Stories

The Antiquities Act allows the President to designate, through executive action, National Monuments. This power has been used to protect wilderness, archaeological sites, and places that celebrate or commemorate our recent past.

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Now accepting nominations for the 2027 list of America’s 11 Most Endangered Historic Places! Nominations are due October 1, 2026.

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