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National Trust Board Member Susan Chapman Honored on theGrio’s 100 List

Posted on: February 5th, 2013 by National Trust for Historic Preservation

Susan Chapman, National Trust Board of Trustee member. Credit: Susan Chapman

We're pleased to share that National Trust Board of Trustees member Susan E. Chapman is one of theGrio's 100, an annual list that shines a light on African-American history makers and industry leaders in a variety of fields who foster change locally and nationally.

Ms. Chapman, who is Senior Vice President, Global Real Estate and Workplace Enablement for American Express in New York, oversees global real estate operations supporting the American Express portfolio of over 65,000 employees in 41 countries. In addition to serving as one of our trustees, she also volunteers on the boards of the Executive Leadership Foundation, Leadership Education and Development (LEAD), and the NYU Schack Institute of Real Estate Advisory Board.

As her listing on theGrio shares, Ms. Chapman is focused on "driving innovation in built environments" and applies her expertise "in solving challenges in low income housing and in preserving sites that help communities to thrive."

We're proud to count her within the preservation movement. Congratulations Susan!

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Tell Us How We Can Help You Save Places!

Posted on: January 30th, 2013 by Julia Rocchi

Partners in Preservation NYC 2012. Credit: National Trust for Historic Preservation

If you're reading this blog post right now, chances are you like saving places as much as we do. But we want to get to know you even better. We want to know why you save places, how you save places, and -- most importantly -- how we at the National Trust can help you do it.

So we've put together a quick and easy survey to find out what you need from us. Our short-term goal? To hear from 250 folks by this Friday, February 1. Our long-term goal? To be the best resource we can be for you in your quest to protect special places in your communities.

Close to 100 of you have already rang in -- thank you! That means only 150 left to go, which is easy as pie with such a passionate group. So if you haven't responded yet, please take a few minutes to share your thoughts via our Facebook survey. (And if you haven't friended us on Facebook yet, now's the perfect time!)

Thank you in advance for telling us more about your preservation goals and dreams. It's helping us help you -- and in turn helping all the places we treasure.

P.S. If you're opting to take the survey on your mobile device, please use this direct link instead. (Smart devices make the Facebook survey hiccup.) Thanks!

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Julia Rocchi is the managing editor for the National Trust. By day she wrangles content; by night (and weekends), she shops local, travels to story-rich places, and walks around looking up at buildings.

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Find Funding: How to Apply for Grants from the National Trust Preservation Fund

Posted on: January 14th, 2013 by National Trust for Historic Preservation 5 Comments

Written by Brendan McCormick, Grants & Awards Assistant

Interior of the Eygyptian Theatre, Coos Bay, Oregon. Credit: Oregonkat, flickr
Interior of the Egyptian Theatre, Coos Bay, Oregon.

Fun fact: In 2012, the National Trust for Historic Preservation awarded more than $1 million to nearly 200 projects across the country through its small grant program. This annual program supports local preservation organizations’ efforts to preserve and protect important places in their communities.

In Texas, Preservation Longview is working to save the Judge J.N. Campbell House and received a grant for engineering and architectural consulting services.
In Alabama, the Alabama Historical Commission is developing tours of the Alabama State Capitol and the Freedom Rides Museum that are accessible to cell phone, smart phone, and smart tablet users.
In Oregon, the Egyptian Theatre Preservation Association commissioned a market study to help them prioritize their preservation objectives.

In the Grants office, we field calls and questions throughout the year about our grants program from people eager to do similar work in their communities. So we compiled a quick Q&A to help guide potential applicants. Read on to learn how a grant from the National Trust might be available to kickstart a preservation project in your hometown.... Read More →

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Update on the National Trust’s Sandy Recovery Efforts in NYC

Posted on: December 21st, 2012 by National Trust for Historic Preservation

Damage at Liberty Island. Credit: NPS/Daley
National Park Service staff walking along Liberty Island after Hurricane Sandy.

Nearly two months after Hurricane Sandy made landfall in the mid-Atlantic states, we wanted to share an update on affected sites in the New York metro area and the National Trust’s efforts to support recovery.

On December 13, Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar and Director of the National Park Service Jonathan Jarvis, along with a small group of journalists and other stakeholders, toured damaged places in the New York City region. Of the 70 national parks and dozens of wildlife refuges that sustained damage from the storm, the 15 parks located in and around NYC were among the hardest hit, including Liberty Island and Ellis Island. (Ellis Island is one of our National Treasures, a portfolio of endangered places the National Trust is working to protect.)

The National Trust’s representative on the tour, Alicia Leuba, reports that the impacts are wide-ranging: Not only have the National Parks of New York Harbor suffered damage to their natural and built environments, but they’re experiencing an economic setback at tourist sites such as Gateway, Fire Island, and the Statue of Liberty, which contributed more than half a billion dollars to the local economy last year and support nearly 4,400 jobs.... Read More →

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A Special Message from National Trust President Stephanie Meeks

Posted on: December 6th, 2012 by National Trust for Historic Preservation

Thanksgiving just passed, but we at the National Trust are still in a grateful mood -- grateful for historic places, for National Treasures, and for all the people who support our movement.

Our president Stephanie Meeks says it best:

Because of you, beloved buildings, landscapes, and communities all over the country are being preserved for future generations to experience and enjoy. We have designated these places as National Treasures because of their significance, the stories they tell, and the enriching experiences they offer. We are glad to have you standing with us as we continue this important work.

In this special video message, see for yourself all the great progress we've made this year, together: