Take Action for Preservation

Volunteer in New Orleans

Make a difference by joining National Trust for Historic Preservation members and friends in volunteering to rebuild homes for residents of the Holy Cross historic district. Learn More

This Place Matters

Celebrate Preservation Month 2008 with our This Place Matters campaign and share a place that matters to you! Learn More

Community Revitalization and Restoration Act Introduced in Congress.

This bipartisan bill would improve the existing historic preservation tax credit for the restoration and rehabilitation of the nation’s vacant and underutilized historic buildings. Learn More

Visit an historic site, write your congressman, sign up for an e-newsletter, fix up an old house, attend a community meeting on preventing teardowns, share a story about a favorite place. There are hundreds of ways to make a difference to protect, enhance, and enjoy the places that matter to you. Peruse this section of PreservationNation to find easy ways to help protect the irreplaceable every day.

• Advocate. Visit our Advocacy Center to find the latest alerts on local state and national issues.
• Get involved. Learn to help train local citizens how to advocate on behalf of preservation through our Center for State and Local Policy. 
• Volunteer. Find or post a volunteer opportunity near you.
• Go Green. Save energy and money on your utility bills by checking out how to green your home with our 10 Tips for Homeowners.
• Support our Work. Become a member or make a donation today.