From the President’s Desk

National Trust President and CEO Brent Leggs wrote a Letter to the Editor to The Wall Street Journal:

"[T]he proposed sweeping changes to the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) of 1966 within the permitting reform bill are unprecedented and go too far. ... Our elected and appointed officials should practice greater deference to our nation’s heritage."

Read the full letter »

National Historic Preservation Act at 60

Sixty years ago this week, the National Historic Preservation Act became law. Since then, Section 106 has helped save places like New Orleans’ French Quarter, New York’s Governors Island, and Ohio’s Village of Zoar by asking us to “stop, look, and listen” to community voices.

Section 106: Myth vs. Fact

Test your knowledge of what’s myth and what’s fact when it comes to Section 106 and learn how this critical aspect of the National Historic Preservation Act affects communities nationwide.

Find Your Section 106 Success Story

We gathered stories from across the country that show why Section 106 matters to communities. Explore these stories and learn how to submit one of your own.

Here are some of our favorites:

• Virgil Cantini Mosaic (Pittsburgh, Pa.)

• Packard Proving Grounds Historic Site (Shelby Township, Mich.)

• The Post at Fort Whipple (Prescott, Ariz.)

Question of the Month

For this month, we’re wondering…

What is a preservation success you are thankful for? (Bonus points if it’s from the past year.)

Reply to this email, or send us a note at email@savingplaces.org.

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