The National Trust for Historic Preservation is an American member-supported organization that was founded in 1949 by congressional charter to support preservation of historic buildings and neighborhoods through a range of programs and activities, including the publication of Preservation magazine.
Its mission statement states:
- "The National Trust for Historic Preservation provides leadership, education and advocacy to save America's diverse historic places and revitalize our communities."
The National Trust for Historic Preservation’s Save America’s Treasures office is now closed. Congress did not fund the Save America’s Treasures program in 2011 and has no plans to fund it in the future.
Read more about National Trust For Historic Preservation: History, National Trust Historic Sites, National Trust Main Street Center, Historic Hotels of America, National Trust Community Investment Corporation, National Trust Preservation Conference, Partners in Preservation, "America's 11 Most Endangered Places", National Treasures, Historic Tax Credits
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