National Conference of State Historic Preservation Officers

A rainy day in DC can't keep us from chatting historic preservation!

Elizabeth Tune, Deputy SHPO for Virginia Department of Historic Resources explained the vital work of SHPOs across the country.

National Trust for Historic Preservation

Last week NCSHPO delivered written testimony to the U.S. House Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies, urging robust investment in the Historic Preservation Fund for FY 2027 — Calling for $250 million to support State Historic Preservation Offices (SHPOs), (THPOs), investments in preservation technology, and funding for preservation grant programs that protect and activate historic places nationwide.

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NCSHPO votes "NO" --- In opposition to the proposed ACHP - Advisory Council on Historic Preservation Program Comment for Army Warfighting Readiness and Associated Infrastructure.

NCSHPO urges fellow councilmembers to do the same, so the Council may consider thoughtful alternative and lawful approaches to stewardship of our nations historic resources.

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A huge thank you to Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth for continually showing up for Historic Preservation!

The Congresswoman's participation in National Historic Preservation Advocacy Week sends a powerful message: the places that tell America’s story matter.

Thank you for championing the programs that promote our nation’s historic places!

Maryland Historical Trust
Preservation Maryland

Let's go!!!

Kicking off 2026 National Historic Preservation Advocacy Week!

Preservation Action

An illustrative example from the Virginia Department of Historic Resources highlighting the National Historic Preservation Act and specifically, the vital role federal project review via Section 106 plays in retention of state history!

VA DHR thoughtfully recounts archeological investigation of the Arcola Quarters Project in Loudoun County, Virginia, which "unearthed the human stories of enslavement, family continuity, displacement, and resilience during the antebellum and Reconstruction periods of Virginia and American history."

Ever driven through Arcola? Don't blink...or you risk missing this ~2 square mile area with a population of just a couple thousand residents!

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Get Ready for Preservation in 2026 and Beyond!

Join the February 25 Forum Webinar: Federal Preservation Priorities for 2026 to learn about advocacy efforts across the field in 2026 and beyond.

Led by the National Trust's Government Relations Team, along with members from across the preservation community, this online discussion will outline the core policy and funding issues that will define the preservation agenda in Washington and set the direction for what’s to come.

This session will examine:
- continued support for the Historic Preservation Fund.
- defense of the National Historic Preservation Act and the Section 106 process.
- strengthening the Historic Tax Credit.
- efforts to protect historic places and cultural landscapes.

Gain insight into congressional dynamics, emerging policy challenges, and how our unified preservation approach can advance meaningful legislative outcomes in the year ahead.

Learn about key preservation advocacy opportunities throughout the year, along with guidance on staying involved and effective as priorities advance.

Free and open to the public! Register today: https://ow.ly/l7OU50Y5CgM

National Historic Preservation Advocacy Week is officially SOLD OUT! 🎉

If you’re interested in attending, you can still join the waitlist. Visit the registration website to add your name and be notified if space becomes available: https://bit.ly/advocacyweek2026

Thank you to everyone who registered to show their support advancing the policies that protect our nation’s historic places. We’re looking forward to an incredible Advocacy Week!