Register today for the July 25 webinar, Monuments & Justice: Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument hosted by the National Trust's African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund. The work to permanently protect, preserve, manage, and interpret Chicago’s Roberts Temple Church of God in Christ and Mississippi’s Graball Landing and Tallahatchie Courthouse as part of the new Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument has profound meaning. Each heritage asset tells stories of racial violence, human worth, dignity, fairness under the law, grief, tragedy, and women-led activism. In a conversation led by renowned poet, scholar, and President of the Mellon Foundation, Dr. Elizabeth Alexander, we will explore the architecture of monument-making, the need for ethnic and cultural representation, and the role of historic preservation in fostering healing from racial trauma. This webinar is part of the Action Fund's Conversation Series, which will rebroadcast critical dialogues from our Cultural Preservation Leadership Summit held at the Ford Foundation's Center for Social Justice in New York City. Forum Webinars are currently free and open to the public. Register today: https://ow.ly/RQbi50SiLM0
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
Washington, DC 46,121 followers
Save the past. Enrich the future. Cover image by Adrian Sas
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
- Company size
- 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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From Washington, DC to Florida to California, climate change is having a dramatic impact on some of the United States' most iconic destinations and landscapes. Read mroe from USA TODAY: https://ow.ly/O6BP50StEr6
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55 Stories, One Nation: Celebrating July 4th Nearly 250 years ago in Philadelphia, a fledgling America boldly declared independence from Britain to forge what the United States Constitution later deemed "a more perfect Union." Today, we understand that America's story isn't a single narrative but a tapestry woven from diverse histories. It encompasses the struggles and triumphs of countless individuals and communities who have shaped the nation's identity. This Fourth of July, delve into stories from every single state, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, American Samoa, US Virgin Islands, and Guam. By sharing these stories, we honor our civic duty to embrace the full spectrum of American history and preserve the places integral to our collective identity. https://ow.ly/A78350StBSb
Celebrate the Fourth of July with Stories from Across the United States | National Trust for Historic Preservation
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The Supreme Court's recent decision overturning the 40-year-old Chevron doctrine provides courts with more leeway to overturn federal agency decisions, including regulations. While there has been much anxiety about the potential implications of this decision, federal historic preservation law is likely to be less threatened than other arenas. National Trust staff share some initial thoughts following the Chevron decision: https://ow.ly/Lbgt50SuUZG
What the Supreme Court’s Chevron Decision Means for Historic Preservation | Action Center | National Trust for Historic Preservation
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Founded in 2001, the Florida African American Heritage Preservation Network (FAAHPN) encompasses about 30 Black history museums that share information and resources. This network of support puts action to the idea of strength in numbers. Read on for profiles of three of the network’s museums: https://lnkd.in/emzB6UG3
Florida African American Heritage Preservation Network shares vitally important pieces of Black history. | National Trust for Historic Preservation
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The summer heat and humidity in New York City can be unbearable. Learn how the Tenement Museum found a heat-reducing solution that would retain the palpable feel of a 19th-century tenement building without mechanical cooling, yet at the same time be welcoming to modern-day guests on hot summer visits. https://lnkd.in/e5A2FQR6
Beat the Heat at the Tenement Museum! - Tenement Museum
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Paterson, New Jersey's Hinchliffe Stadium dates to the 1930s and is a rare example of an extant venue that hosted Negro Leagues baseball games in the years before Major League Baseball (MLB) was integrated. Two key stakeholders in the recent revitalization of the stadium share what makes this site an invaluable community treasure: https://ow.ly/TCbj50SprQl
Catch Up With Two Key Players Behind Hinchliffe Stadium's Restoration | National Trust for Historic Preservation
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🚨 LAST CHANCE 🚨 Our passion for historic preservation will never expire—but this special TRIPLE MATCH certainly will! Give before midnight TONIGHT to see your support for America’s historic sites go THREE TIMES as far. >> https://ow.ly/1p3O50RIsp1
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Libraries in private homes often reflect the inner lives and interests of those who assembled them. Materials on display might reveal that the person who used them was a dedicated hobbyist, a serious scholar, an eccentric collector–or perhaps, all of the above. At these five libraries at National Trust Historic Sites you'll find exquisite examples of bookbinding methods, a collection dedicated to regional gardening, and even a 1911 guide to San Antonio’s gambling houses and brothels. Hit the books: https://ow.ly/jbms50SpXiZ
Five Personal Libraries at National Trust Historic Sites | National Trust for Historic Preservation
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Register today for the July 16 Forum Webinar: Insuring Historic Properties in an Increasingly Challenging Marketplace–What You Need to Know. During this webinar you’ll hear from key leaders at the National Trust, National Trust Insurance Services, Georgia Department of Community Affairs, and Jillpine, a developer focused on the rehabilitation of historic properties. Challenges associated with insuring both commercial and residential historic properties have become increasingly more difficult—with fewer and fewer companies willing to insure historic properties and soaring premiums, historic property owners are often at a disadvantage. Learn about what you need to know about the state of the insurance industry today, what is driving up costs, and what you may be able to do about it. Register today for this webinar: https://ow.ly/iWeZ50SiKqw Forum Webinars are currently free and open to the public. National Trust Forum members are eligible to receive a free consultation from National Trust Insurance Services, should they be in attendance.