National Trust For Historic Preservation In The United States

Historic sites - the national trust and its partners are the stewards of 27 national trust historic sites which are open to the public. They are a nationally significant collection of historic places that include a wide variety of architectural styles, structures, landscapes, and object collections that bring diverse stories of american history to life. In 2023/2024, the national trust owned and managed 10 of these sites; owned 11 sites (one through a long-term lease) that are managed by independent local organizations; and provided limited support to six other sites that are owned and managed by other entities. These historic sites welcomed over 1,090,000 visitors in 2023/2024. The history, stories, people, collections, architecture, and landscapes of these sites are interpreted to on-site visitors, and through digital programs, social media, websites, and written communication to millions more. The sites serve their communities by providing educational programs, events, and unique gathering places for community residents. The national trust and its partner organizations maintain the sites as good models for historic preservation, collections management, interpretation, and comprehensive stewardship.

Historic preservation & conservation: education - communicates the importance of historic preservation, threats to historic places, and achievements in saving historic places to members and the public. Produces an annual conference, webinars, and in-person trainings, quarterly magazine, professional journal, audience newsletters, and websites to highlight important preservation issues, communicate preservation successes, and stimulate new interest in historic preservation. To inspire action by the public, stages media campaigns such as the 11 most endangered historic places list. Provides information about the legal and policy aspects of historic preservation. Historic preservation & conservation: membership outreach - educate the general public on the importance of and techniques for preserving the nation's architectural and cultural heritage. Historic preservation and conservation: publications include: 1) "preservation," the quarterly magazine chronicling individuals and programs working to save historic places; 2) "forum journal," a scholarly journal serving a network of preservation professionals, students and volunteers; 3) www.savingplaces.org and www.savingplaces.org/preservation-leadership-forum (preservation leadership forum) offer online content and email communications that inspire and educate the public and preservationists at all levels.