Press Center
Tools and Resources for Media Professionals
Welcome to the National Trust Press Center. Our Public Affairs team works with news media across platforms to tell the stories of people saving places across the country to strengthen our advocacy efforts.
If you are a member of the media, please contact:
- Meredith Beaton Pruitt, mbeaton-pruitt@savingplaces.org
- Elliot Carter, ecarter@savingplaces.org
The National Trust for Historic Preservation is a private nonprofit organization dedicated to helping communities maintain and enhance the power of historic places. Chartered by Congress in 1949 and supported by partners, friends, and champions nationwide, we help preserve the places and stories that make communities unique. Through the stewardship and revitalization of historic sites, we help communities foster economic growth, create healthier environments, and build a stronger, shared sense of civic duty and belonging. Learn more about us.
Recent Releases
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Statement | Washington, DC | March 31, 2026
Statement on March 31st Order Blocking Construction of White House Ballroom
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Press Release | Washington, DC | March 23, 2026
Unprecedented Coalition of Cultural Heritage and Architecture Groups Sue to Require Federal Review of President Trump’s Kennedy Center Plans Three Law Firms Unite to Advance Plaintiffs’ Claims
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Statement | Washington, DC | March 05, 2026
Statement from Carol Quillen in Response to March 5 NCPC Meeting
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Statement | Washington, DC | March 05, 2026
Public Testimony of Carol Quillen, President and CEO of the National Trust for Historic Preservation Before the National Capital Planning Commission Regarding the East Wing Modernization Project, Thursday, March 5, 2026
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Statement | Washington, DC | February 26, 2026
Statement from Carol Quillen on Ruling in National Trust v. National Park Service et al
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Press Release | Washington, DC | February 24, 2026
Action Fund Expands Commitment to Protect Historically Black Churches with $13.5 Million in New Grants Today’s announcement follows $5 million awarded on MLK Day, bringing the Action Fund’s total investment via its Preserving Black Churches program to $13.5 million in 2026.
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Op-Ed | February 21, 2026
Historic Sites Are Where Americans Learn Who We Are Published in Time
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Statement | Washington, DC | February 19, 2026
Statement from Carol Quillen in Response to February 19 CFA Meeting
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Press Release | Hartford, Connecticut | January 30, 2026
National Trust and Travelers Take Resilience Initiative to Los Angeles Project to support wildfire mitigation at historic Eames House—a scalable model for regional resilience efforts
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Press Release | Alexandria, Virginia | January 29, 2026
The National Trust announces new Executive Director of Woodlawn and Pope-Leighey House