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In just a few short days, 2020 will be history. The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted nearly everything this year, including the work we do protecting historic places. Many National Trust Historic Sites were closed during the busiest times of the year, so we experienced a disruption to crucial revenue streams we rely on to support saving America's national treasures.
Despite such challenges, we are proud of the many accomplishments we achieved this year and the commitments we made to historic places that require protection. For instance, in 2020 we pledged to deepen our commitment to recognizing and preserving places that tell the full American story.
We were honored and delighted to announce the permanent protection of Nina Simone’s childhood home in Tryon, North Carolina, where the legendary musician and activist taught herself to play the piano at age 3. It had fallen into disrepair and was in danger of being lost. Thanks to friends like you, we secured a preservation easement that permanently protects the home's authentic character, which will carry on Nina Simone’s legacy for years to come.
Your gift makes work like this possible. We are deeply grateful that you believe in saving places where history happened, where our values were forged, and where future generations can go to gain a more complete understanding of our American narrative.
Join today and your contribution will be matched dollar-for-dollar, doubling your support for historically significant places and the important stories they tell.
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