Since it's founding 25 yrs ago, the National Trust Community Investment Corporation has supported 250 development projects & invested $2.5B in tax credit equity into mostly low-income, disinvested, highly distressed communities.

With a lens on the response to an EF3 tornado that leveled many buildings in The Ville neighborhood of St. Louis, Michael R. Allen illuminates the complexities of disaster response in historic areas & what it might mean if federal disaster support ends.

From a former pottery studio to a decommissioned firehouse to an 1800s adobe corner store, meet five coffeehouses that have embraced historic structures to provide unique and memorable environments for their caffeine-loving customers.

Discover nine sites that offer a glimpse into the diverse places where queer people have challenged injustice and created lasting legacies.

Virtual Event: Clementine Hunter and Louisiana Folk Art. Join Shadows-on-the-Teche for a conversation w/ Tom Whitehead, leading expert on Clementine Hunter & Valerie Balint, Director of Historic Artists' Homes and Studios. July 17 @ 6:30p ET.Register now:

Architecture is all around us, yet sometimes we take for granted the stately buildings, ornate façades, and intentional angles that define various architectural styles. See how your architectural knowledge stacks up by taking this quiz!

"The concept of 'home' has been reimagined and revolutionized by architects who dared to push the boundaries of conventional design." Take an architectural tour that includes #TrustSites @EdithFarnsworth @PJGlassHouse.

Over the course of four years, photographer Mike James meticulously documented the gardens at Filoli a National Trust Historic Site in Woodside, California. A selection of his images forms a photo essay of the landscape in bloom:

Registration is NOW OPEN for PastForward 2025!!. Join the National Trust for the nation’s premier preservation event #PastForward25 in Milwaukee, Sept 16-18. Register by Aug 23 for early bird rates. Find session details, city insights & registration info:

The ripple effect of grant terminations by federal agencies has been felt at institutions dedicated to historic preservation, interpretation & education nationwide. The long-term effects of this funding loss to the American people will be profound:

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All About Jane Jacobs | Explore a collection of articles and resources about preservation icon #JaneJacobs. #WomensHistory #SavingPlaces

60 years ago, one woman's determination to save her home from demolition became a catalyst for community engagement that helped encourage President Lyndon B. Johnson to sign the National Historic Preservation Act into law in 1966. Meet Marjorie Leighey:

With one generous gift in 1997, architect and philanthropist Graham Gund transformed the preservation of National Trust Historic Sites for generations to come by establishing an endowed architect position at the National Trust.

The resources below can help building owners plan ahead and respond quickly and effectively in the wake of a disaster event to minimize property damage and ensure a safe return home.

“Frank Lloyd Wright’s Spring House is an outstanding example of what is perhaps the least-known period of Wright’s long and storied career.”. Learn more about this rare example of Wright's hemicycle series design:

When an old neighborhood restaurant closes for good, it can be shocking & disheartening. Explores some of the ways within your power to help keep your favorite historic food establishments—from restaurants and cafes, to bakeries and markets—in business.

Thanks to advocates like you, long-delayed FY25 funding for State & Tribal Historic Preservation Offices is moving forward!. But the future of preservation is still at risk. Tell your lawmakers: robustly fund the Historic Preservation Fund in FY26:

National Trust president and CEO Carol Quillen spoke with Kati Weis of CBS News about threats to the partnerships that protect historic sites and what this means for local communities.

In July 2024, Central Monravian Church and eight surrounding buildings, plus four ruins and a cemetery, were inscribed on UNESCO's World Heritage List. Only 25 other sites in America have earned that designation.