PRESERVATION UPDATE: On August 6, 2024, port facility Greenfield Louisiana LLC announced that it is abandoning its plans to construct a grain terminal in Wallace, Louisiana in the West Bank of St. John the Baptist Parish! The National Trust worked in opposition to the proposed grain terminal for three years in coordination with many local allies and featured the West Bank of St. John the Baptist Parish on the list of America’s 11 Most Endangered Historic Places in 2023 due to the substantial adverse effects that construction would have had on multiple nationally significant historic resources. Read more about the significance of this historic site and this positive preservation outcome: https://ow.ly/vLbK50SUbbU Photo by Brian M. Davis/Louisiana Trust for Historic Preservation
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
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About us
The National Trust for Historic Preservation, a privately funded nonprofit organization, works to save America’s historic places. We take direct, on-the-ground action when historic buildings and sites are threatened. Our work helps build vibrant, sustainable communities. We advocate with governments to save America’s heritage. We strive to create a cultural legacy that is as diverse as the nation itself so that all of us can take pride in our part of the American story. A recipient of the National Humanities Medal, the Trust was founded in 1949. Staff at the Washington, DC, headquarters, 13 field offices and 27 historic sites work on behalf of more than 300,000 members and supporters in all 50 states.
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http://www.SavingPlaces.org
External link for National Trust for Historic Preservation
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- Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
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- 201-500 employees
- Headquarters
- Washington, DC
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1949
- Specialties
- historic preservation, community revitalization, and historic site management
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600 14th Street NW
Suite 500
Washington, DC 20005, US
Employees at National Trust for Historic Preservation
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David Field
Assistant Director of Human Resources at National Trust for Historic Preservation
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Susan Gutchess
Member of the Board at Squam Lakes Conservation Society
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Pam Bowman
Senior Director, Public Lands Policy; Government Relations and Policy Department at National Trust for Historic Preservation
Updates
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The Early Bird rate deadline is approaching for PastForward 2024—THE national event for those who work to save, sustain, and interpret historic places. Rates increase after August 19, and you’ll want to register today not only for savings but also to reserve your spot for the popular New Orleans area Field Studies before they sell out! PastForward 2024 will kick off a celebration of the 75th anniversary of the National Trust and will address three of our nation’s biggest challenges: Creating Climate Resilience Through Historic Preservation, Ensuring a Representative Preservation Movement, and Encouraging Historic Preservation-Based Community Development. We can't wait to see you in New Orleans October 28-30! Register today: https://ow.ly/Hu9k50SuHvE
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For 150 years, the Hudson-Athens Lighthouse has helped ships of all sizes safely navigate the waters of New York’s Hudson River. In that time, the 46-foot-high red brick structure has become a cherished landmark, deeply woven into the fabric of its two namesake communities, the city of Hudson and the village of Athens. Completed in 1874, the lighthouse, and 13 others along the Hudson, allowed vessels to travel this vital shipping route to and from the Great Lakes. But traffic from modern shipping vessels and damage from ice flows and currents have led to the deterioration of the lighthouse's foundational pilings, leaving it vulnerable and landing it on the 2024 list of America's 11 Most Endangered Historic Places. Today, on National Lighthouse Day, learn more about the history and future of this mid-river lighthouse: https://ow.ly/pklG50Sz1V6 Pictured: View of the Hudson-Athens Lighthouse Photo by David Oliver
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"1989 was the first year when South Pasadena and the corridor was listed on the 11 Most Endangered List. And it stayed on the 11 Most Endangered List for five years." Last month marked the 25th anniversary of the federal injunction that halted the SR-710 freeway "connector" in California's San Gabriel Valley and South Pasadena. The decision was a milestone in this decades-long effort to protect homes, wildlife, and several National Register historic districts from demolition. The collective power of local, state, and national advocacy groups to sustain pressure against this project led to a unanimous vote in June 2022 by the California Transportation Commission to formally end the 50-year debate. Betsy Merritt, Deputy General Counsel for the National Trust, spent more than 35 years working to support the communities that would have been impacted by this project. She shares her thoughts about the 25th anniversary and ultimate victory in this case: https://ow.ly/ikxV50SS1Ih Pictured: National Trust staff at a 1989 rally against Interstate 710.
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Do you know a historic Black Church that needs funding to strengthen its capital, staffing, or operations? They may be eligible for a Preserving Black Churches grant of $50,000 - $500,000! Now in its third year, Preserving Black Churches is a $60 million initiative from the National Trust's African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund, with generous support from Lilly Endowment Inc. This program is an investment in Black communities to reimagine, redesign, and redeploy historic preservation to address institutional needs and protect the cultural assets and vital stories these congregations steward. To apply for a Preserving Black Churches grant, review the eligibility requirements and helpful guidelines at the link below, or join us for a live question- and- answer session on Thursday, August 8th at 7pm EST. The Action Fund is now accepting letters of intent online, due Monday, August 19, 2024. Learn More: https://ow.ly/2ycV50SR7rP Photo courtesy Basilica of St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception in Norfolk, VA
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For all of our architecture-loving followers, learn the backstory of seven dazzling Art Deco buildings! With sleek lines, subtle symmetries, and angular patterns such as sunbursts and zigzags, Art Deco epitomized modernity. The style was introduced at the Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes in Paris in 1925 and quickly took off in America manifesting in everything from skyscrapers to movie houses. https://ow.ly/OMZM50SPzQT
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Summer is the season of travel. Whether far-flung destinations or local treasures, there's always somewhere new to explore. For some cultural heritage destination inspiration, browse this interactive guide of historic downtown locales. In these charming communities, you’ll uncover remants of history—from eclectic restaurants, galleries, and shops to Main Streets decorated with new and historic murals. This guide is included in Preservation magazine’s summer 2024 issue as part of the "Historic Downtowns" advertising special. https://ow.ly/n2gG50SOExn
7 Historic Downtowns to Explore This Summer | National Trust for Historic Preservation
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"I am extremely excited that we were able to create a full-time sustainable archeology department. It's the only one of its kind in the southeast...Now we are able to develop a more complete understanding of the residents of Drayton Hall." Over 280 years ago, John Drayton purchased the parcel of land where he would build Drayton Hall with wealth accumulated through the institution of slavery. The Hall has never been restored —offering a rare opportunity to study 1700s building techniques—and is now an active archaeological site that provides insights into the lives of the enslaved people at the home and the pre-colonial Indigenous history of the region. Executive Director Carter C. Hudgins, Ph.D shares more about what makes Drayton Hall so special.
Carter Hudgins on an Accurate, Authentic, and Truthful Drayton Hall | National Trust for Historic Preservation
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"The National Trust’s innovative programs don’t just help protect places. They also improve daily life in rural communities, suburban main streets, and urban neighborhoods throughout the nation." Carol Quillen, President and Chief Executive Officer of the National Trust opens the Summer 2024 issue of Preservation magazine with reflections on the lasting impacts of HOPE Crew. The program is celebrating its 10th anniversary and was designed to teach the next generation of preservationists about the physical work of saving places and to introduce traditional techniques and trades to a more diverse audience. https://ow.ly/6ZXi50SP5Uq
President's Note: Preservation as Problem-Solving | National Trust for Historic Preservation
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Get up-to-date on eight cases that the National Trust's legal team is working on with state and local advocates to save historic places across the United States. Some are ongoing efforts, while others provide lessons learned and important precedents for future advocacy work: https://ow.ly/M2LJ50SNBCy
Summer 2024 Legal Advocacy in Review | National Trust for Historic Preservation
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