Contributed by: National Trust for Historic Preservation
Organization: National Trust for Historic Preservation
Dated Posted: May 20, 2026
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Two hundred and fifty years ago, the United States of America was founded on the principle that all people are created equal. This year, the National Trust’s annual list of America's 11 Most Endangered Historic Places honors that self-evident truth. The histories of these places, and the efforts being made to preserve them today, represent the resilience of remarkable individuals who believe in America’s great promise of equality.

Now in its 39th year, the list has proven to be a highly effective tool for shining a light on the threats facing our nation’s greatest treasures. Due to the efforts of the National Trust and its passionate supporters, the ongoing initiative has galvanized public support behind more than 350 sites to date with only a handful lost.

The 11 Most Endangered program uplifts and catalyzes community-led preservation work through a high-impact public awareness campaign resulting in increased visibility, public attention, and new resources to save and activate historic places for the public good. This year, in honor of the 250th, each site featured on the list will also receive a one-time grant of $25,000 from the National Trust.

The places featured on the 2026 list of America’s 11 Most Endangered Historic Places span the country, from rural areas to densely populated city centers. Each of these places has different challenges and needs, but they are all united in how they illuminate stories of remarkable individuals who fought to bring our country closer to its founding aspirations of equality. These historic places, and the inspiring stories they preserve, are necessary so that America may learn from its past in the hopes of building a more perfect union.

See the full list at: https://savingplaces.org/stories/11-most-endangered-historic-places-2026?utm_medium=email&utm_source=general&utm_campaign=11%20most