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The National Trust for Historic Preservation is leading the movement to save places where history happened. We're #SavingPlaces to #TellTheFullStory

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If you love historic places, you'll love our weekly newsletter!. Join the movement and receive preservation stories and updates right to your inbox. đź’Ś. Subscribe today:
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All About Jane Jacobs | Explore a collection of articles and resources about preservation icon #JaneJacobs. #WomensHistory #SavingPlaces
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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:
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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.
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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.
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“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:
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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.
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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:
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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.
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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.
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Travel to four historic hotels from California to New York that have risen to significance thanks to the often unrecognized contributions of remarkable women:
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Are you following the National Trust on Instagram? Join 58K + others for resources & information at @SavingPlaces. Whether a professional preservationist or an accidental preservationist, your energy and support of the movement is essential.
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This one-hour session provides answers and tips on everything from resume revision to strategies for job hunting in the current climate. Whether you are tackling the job market for the first time ever or the first time in decades, this session is for you!.
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On the shore of Unalaska, a remote Alaskan island, a peculiar building stands out from its windswept surroundings: a meticulously designed Victorian-era home with blue siding, white trim & a red roof. Meet one of Alaska’s oldest Russian Orthodox churches:
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Oral histories are an ancient way of sharing knowledge from generation to generation. Get 9 tips on how to conduct an oral history interview with your family or community members: #SavingPlaces #TellTheFullStory
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With 300+ active members, Historic Hotels of America offers travelers a diverse collection of destinations. Explore 9 historic hotels that provide unforgettable walking options for ample time outdoors with history infused into each step:
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“Being in [a] church where Harriet worshipped and where her funeral was held is a powerful experience.”. Learn about the newly restored Thompson Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church and Parsonage in Auburn. New York:
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This sumemr, explore a list of 24 place-based, history-connected books from a range of genres. This will be your summer go-to for reads that transport you to distinct destinations and other worlds completely:
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This 4th of July, Protect the Places That Made History. Iconic sites in the National Park System are in urgent need of repair. The bipartisan America the Beautiful Act (S.1547) would invest $2B annually for 8yrs to preserve them. Take action:
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National Trust's African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund collaborated with Mellon and Ford Foundations to award $1.5 million grant to kickstart a capital campaign for Historic Clayborn Temple which was heavily damaged by fire in April.
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