"American experience is represented not only by national symbols like the Star-Spangled Banner, but also by the treasures in our own backyard," said Richard Moe, president of the National Trust and co-chair of the Millennium Committee to Save America’s Treasures. "By designating Official Projects of Save America’s Treasures, we can help communities across the country celebrate their unique past and find the resources to preserve their heritage for the future."

Applicants can be non-profit organizations and federal, state or local agencies with projects involving the preservation, restoration or conservation of historic buildings, sites, documents, artifacts, objects, or related educational activities. Selection criteria include, but are not limited to, the historic, cultural or architectural significance of the historic resource to be preserved, and its intended use. Applications will be accepted and considered on an ongoing basis.

Although Official Project designation does not provide direct funding, it is the first step in gaining eligibility for future grants through the Save America’s Treasures program at the National Trust, according to Moe. In addition, Official Projects are encouraged to use their association with the program to enhance their own promotional and public awareness activities.

For more information on Save America’s Treasures Official Project designation or to receive an application, contact Save America’s Treasures at the National Trust at 202-588-6202, or visit www.saveamericastreasures.org.

About Save America’s Treasures

Save America’s Treasures is a public-private partnership between the White House Millennium Council and the National Trust for Historic Preservation, dedicated to the celebration and preservation of our nation’s threatened cultural treasures for future generations, including significant historic structures, monuments, documents, objects and collections that document and illuminate the history and culture of the United States. The Millennium Committee to Save America’s Treasures provides guidance and expertise to the historic effort, and is led by Honorary Chair Hillary Rodham Clinton and co-chairs Richard Moe, President of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, and Susan Eisenhower, granddaughter of former President Dwight D. Eisenhower. As a private-sector partner to the White House Millennium Council, the National Trust coordinates the Save America’s Treasures public awareness and education campaigns and works with two associate partners, Heritage Preservation and the National Park Foundation, to raise funds for the most urgent preservation needs identified at the state and national levels.

About the National Trust