Historic & Cultural Preservation News

National Trust for Historic Preservation Announces $410,000 in New Grant Awards from Preserve Route 66 Initiative
As Route 66’s centennial year gets underway, the National Trust for Historic Preservation has announced a new round of grant…
2026 International Preservation Trades Workshop Announced
PTN’s board of Directors is thrilled to announce the 2026 International Preservation Trades Workshop will be held on September 17th…
George Eastman Museum to Receive $500,000 in Federal Funding, Secured by Senator Charles Schumer, for the Preservation of Historic Mansion
Project ensures safe long-term access to the property and prevents water infiltration into National Historic Landmark Federal funds of $500,000…
Announcing Recipients of the 2026 Michigan History Alliance Grant Program
The Historical Society of Michigan™ (HSM) has announced the recipients of its third annual Michigan History Alliance® Grant Program. The Society…
Announcing The 2026 List Of Ohio’s Most Endangered Historic Sites
Preservation Ohio, the state’s original statewide historic preservation organization, has announced the official List of Ohio’s Most Endangered Historic Sites…
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. The National Trust for Historic…
Preservation Greensboro: Executive Director Announcement
Dear Members and Supporters of Preservation Greensboro, Inc., We are excited to share wonderful news about the future of Preservation…
White House Ballroom Proposal Now Open for Public Comment
The National Capital Planning Commission (NCPC) has opened public comments on the proposed 90,000-square-foot ballroom addition to the White House.…
Updates From ACHP’s February Business Meeting
This week, Preservation Action staff attended the Advisory Council for Historic Preservation (ACHP) February Business meeting. This marked the Council’s…
National Trust for Historic Preservation Files Suit to Immediately Stop White House Ballroom Construction
The National Trust for Historic Preservation filed a suit today in the US District Court for the District of Columbia…
$5,000 Can Make Architects in Schools Dreams Come True
This year we have the opportunity to reach nearly 5,000 students in over 160 classrooms with our Architects in Schools (AiS) program.…
Over 300 Organizations (including PreservationDirectory.com!) Sign-on to Letter Urging Action to Reauthorize the Historic Preservation Fund
Preservation Action, on behalf of more than 300 organizations, businesses, agencies, and other entities representing 46 states and the District…
Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) Grant Funding Restored
From Preservation Action: This week the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) announced they are reinstating all grants that were previously…
Cultural Heritage Partners Files Suit To Protect Federal Preservation Law
We need your help! On November 14, Cultural Heritage Partners, our founders Greg and Marion Werkheiser, and the D.C. Preservation…
Historic Preservationists Sue President Trump Over Plans to Paint the Eisenhower Executive Office Building
Cultural Heritage Partners and the DC Preservation League filed suit against President Trump over plans to paint over the historic Eisenhower Executive Office…