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America’s historic places are our historic places – and it’s up to all of us to save and protect our heritage for future generations. By supporting the National Trust for Historic Preservation, you help preserve the buildings, landscapes, communities, and landmarks that tell our stories.

Here's how you can help:

Donate

Make a donation online to the National Trust and be at the center of our work as we take direct action to save historic places, engage new preservationists, and preserve our heritage for a better, brighter future.

Become a Member

When you become a Member of the National Trust online today, you are joining a group of dedicated people committed to protecting the places of our past, plus you’ll also receive great member benefits that support the work of preservation.

Renew Your Membership

Your support as a Member has been critical to us as we save historic places across America. Renew online and feel confident knowing your gift will be put right to work and your membership benefits will continue.

Become a Monthly Sustainer 

Save time, paper, and money while saving historic places when you sign up to make regular monthly gifts. It’s easy and convenient with our secure online form, and your steady support allows us flexibility to direct our efforts to saving the places that need it most, even at the last minute.

Become a ‘Professional’ Member

Boost your level of involvement in preservation on both a national and community level by becoming a member of National Trust Forum or our National Main Street Center.

Campaign for America’s National Treasures

In 2012, the National Trust launched the Campaign for America’s National Treasures to raise funds to protect more of our nation’s endangered places.

Give a Gift Membership

Introduce someone to the unique and exciting world of preservation and let them explore historic places near and far with a gift membership to the National Trust. Friends, family, and coworkers will enjoy a year’s membership with all the same great benefits.

Legacy Giving 

Protect the past from being lost forever by remembering the National Trust in your will or estate plan. Regardless of where you are in planning your estate, making a bequest is a simple way to have a lasting impact on saving our heritage.

Philanthropic Giving

You can help guarantee a safer future for America’s historic places in a variety of ways that create a lasting legacy. Individual, foundation, and corporate donors work closely with the National Trust to significantly advance our critical work.

Memorial Giving

Give a gift in memory of a loved one or celebrate a special occasion such as a birthday, wedding, or anniversary, and honor the historic places that are a part of our heritage – places that will be preserved with the help of your gift.

Marketing & Sponsorships

Corporate partnerships create national programs with local impact. Learn more about the companies we’re partnering with and the impact we’re having on communities and places nationwide.

Other Ways to Give

Besides making a gift to the National Trust for Historic Preservation, there are other programs in which you can participate and enjoy all the while supporting the work of our organization.