Don't Build a Casino at Gettysburg
Farrell, John 09/01/10
Outlet: U.S. News & World Report

The American Legion calls the idea "a national disgrace," and it is opposed by hundreds of historians, the National Trust for Historic Preservation, and my pals at the Civil War Preservation Trust, who alerted me to the controversy. Filmmaker Ken...

Charity Hospital advocates hope for fresh start with seating of new board
Barrow, Bill 09/01/10
Outlet: Times-Picayune

From August 31 - Jack Davis of the National Trust for Historic Preservation noted that the state plans to take twice as much land as is needed for initial construction. Throughout the five years since Hurricane Katrina, historical preservationis...

Preservationists not conceding CVS fight
Bailey, Tom 09/01/10
Outlet: Commercial Appeal

Memphis Heritage also is considering a lawsuit based on an agreement cited by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. CVS joined other pharmacy chains 10 years ago in committing never to destroy a structure listed on the National Register of Hi...

Historic Stonepine Estate Resort Available for Public Guests
09/01/10
Outlet: Forbes

From August 31 - Ensconced amongst 330 secluded acres...Stonepine, a member of Historic Hotels of America, harkens back to the era of Gatsby, where formality, raw beauty and ruggedness sing in harmony. The resort can be likened to the most elegant an...

Town Hall group hopes to qualify for funding contest
Kilmack, Chad 09/01/10
Outlet: Newark Advocate

Pataskala Planning Director Diane Harris has supported the group's restoration efforts...and Harris hopes the National Trust for Historic Preservation's contest helps them raise more money for their efforts. Those who want to see the historic Town...

Midland Theatre seeks $25,000 in national contest
Roy, Abbey 08/31/10
Outlet: Newark Advocate

If the theater is the highest vote-getter, the money will be funneled to the Midland courtesy of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. The Midland Theatre is seeking the community's help to secure a $25,000 award that would go toward upk...

Town gains Main Street status
08/31/10
Outlet: Garner-Clayton Record

The Town of Clayton and the Clayton Downtown Development Association have been accredited as a 2010 National Main Street Program. North Carolina Main Street evaluated the group's performance last year and found it met the 10 performance standards...

$26 million in grants save 300 historic properties
08/30/10
Outlet: WLOX-TV

From August 31 - The Mississippi Heritage Trust worked extensively...with its partner the National Trust for Historic Preservation, developed the Pilot Stabilization Program, which helped stabilize such landmarks as the Walter Anderson Cottage in She...

Bice Defends Navy's Draft "Programmatic Agreement" On Preservation of Guam's Historic Heritage
Kerrigan, Kevin 08/30/10
Outlet: Pacific News Center

From August 31 - The National Trust for Historic Preservation has also raised objections expressing concern that there was not sufficient input from the community in the drafting of the plan. The Governor's Office and members of the Guam Legislature...

Bridges Authority to meet Thursday
08/30/10
Outlet: Louisville Courier-Journal

From August 31 - The meeting will begin at 9 a.m. with an executive session planned to discuss a lawsuit filed in 2009 by the National Trust for Historic Preservation and Louisville-based River Fields against the federal government, said Christi Lani...

Little Rock's Mayor Touts City's Strong Points
08/30/10
Outlet: KARK-TV

From August 31 - Little Rock named one of the Dozen Distinctive Destinations by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. I think you will agree with me, people from around the country are taking notice that Little Rock is moving forward....

Main Street program provides network
08/30/10
Outlet: Galesburg Register-Mail

From August 31 - The National Trust for Historic Preservation's Main Street program originally chose Galesburg as one of three pilot communities in 1977 after a regional competition of 70 towns. After much success in Galesburg and the other pilot com...

Roslindale Village hums with activity 25 years later
08/30/10
Outlet: Wicked Local West Roxbury

From August 31 - "No one wanted to go to Roslindale Square. But look at it today," says Menino. Through his involvement with the National Trust, Menino learned of a conference on rural Main Street districts in Vermont. He thought forming such an...

Tennessee Williams Tribute & Tour of Victorian Homes Opens in Columbus
Caradine, Brenda 08/30/10
Outlet: WCBI-TV

From August 31 - Columbus has been honored by the National Trust for Historic Preservation as one of 12 Distinctive Destinations in America and also has been awarded a Preserve America City designation by the White House Committee on Preservation for...