Saving Places

Today, a coalition of 8 leading cultural heritage & architectural organizations, jointly represented by 3 law firms, filed suit in federal district court in Washington, DC to require federal review of Trump’s Kennedy Center plans. Read the press release: ow.ly/sKeh50YxwoN

With the Tenement Museum’s help, we’ve pulled a collection of historic images to help us understand the daily lives of immigrants and migrants to the Lower East Side neighborhood. Explore the photo essay: ow.ly/qZQ250Yvs21

"Now the National Trust for Historic Preservation...and the house’s longtime owner, Dr. Beverly C. Prince, are undertaking a meticulous restoration of its timeworn exterior." Many thanks to the New York Times for this feature on the Langston Hughes House: ow.ly/vKkp50Yx1fy

From building a play fort to hosting an architecture-themed birthday party, this toolkit will give you fun ideas for making architecture more understandable for kids! Explore the tips: ow.ly/CB7a50QmcuR

Applications are now open for the Diversity in Preservation Scholarship Program! Scholarship recipients receive support to attend the National Trust’s National Summit in Washington, D.C. this fall. Learn more and apply by March 31, 2026: ow.ly/Ixgw50YphRk

A new service-learning partnership between Hayti Promise Community Development Corporation and the National Trust’s HOPE Crew, connects hands-on preservation work with community investment in Durham’s Fayetteville Street Corridor. ow.ly/LJmR50YuUKr

"The Carnegie renovations underscore how a preservation-focused approach can modernize the system while protecting important neighborhood landmarks and community anchors." Fast Company shares the thoughtful approach to renovating Carnegie Libraries: ow.ly/4zv150Ywjm3

Once nearly uninhabitable, Shreveport’s 1952 Fairmont Tower has been reborn as 254 affordable homes. Historic tax credits and careful restoration revived the Midcentury Modern landmark proving preservation can meet today’s housing needs. Read more: ow.ly/tmNZ50YpbI3

The circa 1848 Historic St. James African Methodist Episcopal Church in New Orleans is known for its striking Victorian Gothic Revival facade. A recent project supported by the National Trust's Action Fund recreated its distinctive pinnacle. savingplaces.org/stories/a-hist…

Women’s history is woven into everyday places and traditions & in La Verne, CA it has shaped a beloved culinary landmark for nearly 60 yrs. On this #WomensLandmarkWednesday, we’re spotlighting La Paloma, a multi-generational eatery along historic Route 66:ow.ly/K3xF50YuWcv

No matter the impending weather, it's increasingly important to make sure you are prepared for natural disaster-related damage. Browse a checklist of 9 Tips to Prepare for the Next Natural Disaster: ow.ly/NXW050Kf8ps

Natural building materials are deeply tied to the landscapes where they originate. From earth-formed adobe to oyster shell tabby & fossil-rich coral stone, these historic materials reflect local geology, craft traditions, and generations of knowledge: ow.ly/sWwj50YuZAz

Across the country, distilleries are bringing new life to historic buildings. By restoring original spaces, honoring local history, and even using traditional production methods, these makers are connecting the past to every bottle they produce: ow.ly/hLXt50YatxY

Join the March 31 online, solutions-based conversation Our Missing History: Building a Toolkit for Change on how we can and must evolve preservation practice. Free and open to the public! Register today: ow.ly/e6tE50YtEyB

Want to honor an incredible person or organization? Want to put a spotlight on an innovative project or historic site that has transformed your community through historic preservation? Nominations are now open for the 2026 National Preservation Awards! ow.ly/xH0Y50YoeJu

Set sail on an 8-day voyage from Halifax to Baltimore to celebrate America's 250th anniversary with National Trust Tours! Aboard the L’Austral, explore historic ports along the Eastern Seaboard. Learn more about this once-in-a-semiquincentennial-cruise: ow.ly/IKkn50YpGAi

National Trust President and CEO Carol Quillen shares insights into the urgent importance of protecting the ability for Historic Sites to present the full American story: ow.ly/KORU50YjlWm

The Langston Hughes House in Harlem preserves the legacy of a visionary author, poet & playwright whose words gave voice to the joys, resilience & ambitions of Black America. Learn how this space of creativity is being protected for future generations: ow.ly/KbFF50Y7SA9

The National Trust Community Investment Corporation (NTCIC), part of the National Trust family of companies, marked its 25th anniversary in 2025. To commemorate this milestone, NTCIC leaders reflected on its impact in a new retrospective report: ow.ly/kcw750Ym3wJ

On-screen, the spaces in which stories unfold can signal deeper themes to the audience. In advance of the Oscars, presented this Sunday 3/15, explore how five of this year’s nominated films use the built environment to tell their stories: ow.ly/BLcE50Yspm6