Created by American Express and the National Trust for
Historic Preservation, the Partners in Preservation Campaign Has
Committed $16 Million in Support of Historic Places Across the
U.S.
American Express (NYSE:AXP) and the National Trust for Historic
Preservation announced today that Partners in Preservation (PIP), a
community-based partnership to raise awareness of the importance of
preserving historic places, is embarking on its first national
campaign in the program’s 10-year history. To date the program has
committed $16 million in support of historic sites throughout the
U.S. Now in honor of the National Park Service’s Centennial, the
2016 Partners in Preservation: National Parks campaign will
award $2 million in grants to historic sites in need of
preservation support within national parks units, as decided by
popular vote.
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#VOTEYOURPARK: 20 Historic Sites in
National Parks vie for $2 million in grants by public vote during
the 2016 Partners in Preservation: National Parks campaign. The
public can get involved by visiting
savingplaces.org/partners-in-preservation for more information and
voting daily through July 5 at VoteYourPark.org. (Photo: Business
Wire)
From pioneer cabins and scenic overlooks to sentry boxes and
watch towers located in national parks from Alaska to Puerto Rico,
the 20 sites participating in the program reflect the diverse
communities and experiences that comprise our nation’s cultural
fabric. The 2016 program encourages the public to determine which
sites will receive preservation grants by voting for their favorite
parks today through July 5 on VoteYourPark.org, the online
portal hosted by National Geographic, this year’s media partner.
The public is also invited to share their national park experiences
on social media and celebrate these sites using #VoteYourPark and
tagging @savingplaces on Instagram and Twitter posts.
“As a premier partner of the National Park Foundation’s Find
Your Park/Encuentra Tu Parque movement and the 2016 National Park
Service Centennial, we are engaging the community in serving,
preserving and celebrating U.S. national parks throughout this
year,” said Timothy J. McClimon, president of the American Express
Foundation. “Historic preservation is a hallmark of American
Express’ involvement in strengthening communities, and we are proud
to help lead the effort to preserve these cultural sites and
monuments that contribute to our national and regional
identity.”
The Partners in Preservation: National Parks campaign
gives enthusiasts the opportunity to show their support for their
favorite historic sites through a popular vote. At the outset of
the campaign, the local nonprofit partner for each of the
participating sites will receive a grant of $10,000, which will be
used to increase public awareness about the historic structures
nominated. The national parks’ sites with the most votes at the end
of the voting period will be awarded grants for historic
restoration projects.
“Since the inception of our national park system a century ago,
the parks’ cultural resources have been central to the visitor
experience and telling the full story of our nation’s diverse
history,” said Stephanie Meeks, President and CEO, The National
Trust for Historic Preservation. “Today, two-thirds of our more
than 400 national parks are dedicated to cultural and historic
significance. As such, we are delighted to embark on Partners in
Preservation: National Parks, which builds on the program’s
decade-long experience in galvanizing public support for preserving
historic structures for future generations.”
“The support of private organizations has been essential to our
efforts to care for the places that convey our nation’s history and
culture since the creation of the National Park System 100 years
ago,” said National Park Service Director Jonathan B. Jarvis. “The
2016 Partners in Preservation campaign is a strong symbol of our
partners’ continued dedication to ensure that these special places
are preserved and protected for future generations of
Americans.”
New to the program for 2016 is a collaboration with National
Geographic, a partner with strong ties to U.S. national parks as
well as historic preservation. As the media partner, National
Geographic is launching a consumer engagement campaign across its
digital and social platforms promoting Partners in Preservation:
National Parks and inviting people to vote. By voting daily at
VoteYourPark.org, supporters can also enter a sweepstakes for a
chance to win a trip to Yellowstone National Park sponsored by
National Geographic.
“We are thrilled to join forces with Partners in
Preservation: National Parks and celebrate our shared
commitment to preserve some of the world’s most meaningful and
culturally significant sites,” said Susan Goldberg,
Editor-in-Chief, National Geographic. “We love to give our readers
an opportunity to engage with their passion for parks and
Partners in Preservation: National Parks is an ideal way to
activate our very engaged community and empower them to
participate.”
The 20 national parks in contention for Partners in
Preservation: National Parks grants include:
Denali National Park | Denali Park, AlaskaSuperintendent’s
Office: The rustic, former superintendent’s office represents
Alaska’s adventurous, pioneering and resourceful spirit.
Everglades National Park | Homestead, FloridaFlamingo Visitor
Center: The visitor center is a distinctive example of Park Service
Modern architecture and the Mission 66 building program that
transformed America’s national parks in the 1950s and 1960s.
Grand Canyon National Park | Grand Canyon, ArizonaDesert View
Watchtower: The site features historically-significant American
Indian murals and offers expansive views of one of the country’s
most iconic vistas.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park | Tennessee and North
CarolinaClingmans Dome Observation Tower: Built in 1959, as part of
the Mission 66 program, the tower is the highest point in the park,
offering visitors the best views of the Great Smoky Mountains.
Golden Gate National Recreation Area | San Francisco,
CaliforniaAlcatraz Guardhouse and Sally Port: Built in 1857, the
site was the first permanent U.S. defensive facility in San
Francisco Bay and military prison in the country.
Governors Island National Monument | New York, New YorkFort Jay
Tropheìe D’Armes: Designed in 1796, Fort Jay’s arch served as the
entrance to an active military fortification for 199 years and is
topped by the earliest domestically carved military sculpture in
the nation.
Jefferson National Expansion Memorial | St. Louis, MissouriNorth
and South Overlooks: The memorial reflects St. Louis' role in the
westward expansion of the United States and the overlooks provide
visitors with a connection between the Gateway Arch and the
Mississippi River.
Joshua Tree National Park | Twentynine Palms, CaliforniaKeys
Ranch: The ranch tells the story of William Keys, who, despite the
desert’s unforgiving conditions, first permanently settled and
prospered in the area.
Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site | Atlanta,
GeorgiaHistoric Ebenezer Baptist Church: Built in 1922, the church
served as the spiritual home of Martin Luther King, Jr. from his
birth to his death, and sits at the center of America’s Civil
Rights Movement.
Minute Man National Historical Park | Concord,
MassachusettsHargrove Barn and Parker’s Revenge Battlefield: On
April 19, 1775, the opening battle of the American Revolution took
place at this site.
Mount Rainier National Park | Longmire, WashingtonLongmire
Historic District Search and Rescue House: The house was built in
1936 as part of one of the most extensive collections of Park
Service Rustic architectural style in the country.
Mount Rushmore National Memorial | Keystone, South DakotaBorglum
View Terrace: The terrace stands at the site of Mount Rushmore
sculptor Gutzon Borglum’s original studio and is composed of
several of the former structure’s elements.
National Mall & Memorial Parks | Washington, D.C.Columbus
Fountain: Built in 1912, the fountain is positioned at the grand
entrance to Union Station, making it one of the first historic
sites visitors see when arriving in D.C. by train.
Pullman National Monument | Chicago, IllinoisPullman
Administration Building: Built in 1880 as part of the nation’s
first planned model industrial town, the Administrative Building is
the focal point of the community - a testament to the American
railcar industry, the rise of the labor movement and the Pullman
Porters’ struggle for unionization.
San Antonio Missions National Historical Park | San Antonio,
TexasMission Concepcioìn convento and Father President’s Office:
Built in 1755, the church and convento represent the largest
concentration of Spanish colonial frescoes in the country and the
origins of South Texas culture.
San Juan National Historic Site | San Juan, Puerto RicoSan
Felipe del Morro garitas (sentry boxes): Completed in 1772, the
garitas served as part of the defense system at El Morro, the
largest fortress in the Caribbean.
World War II Valor in the Pacific National Monument | Honolulu,
HawaiiBattleship Row Mooring Quay: The quay is one of the of the
last remaining structures marking the location of the American
battleship force during the Pearl Harbor attack on December 7,
1941.
Yellowstone National Park | Yellowstone National Park,
WyomingBrink of Upper Falls Overlook: The overlook is a popular
visitor destination at the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, our
country’s first national park.
Yosemite National Park | Yosemite, CaliforniaParsons Memorial
Lodge: Built in 1915, by the Sierra Club, the rustic landmark is
one of the earliest stone buildings in a national park.
Zion National Park | Springdale, UtahZion-Mt. Carmel Tunnel and
Highway: Completed in 1930, to link Zion with touring destinations
such as Bryce Canyon and the Grand Canyon, the 1.1 mile-long tunnel
was carefully designed to blend in with the surrounding
landscape.
The public can get involved by visiting
savingplaces.org/partners-in-preservation for more information and
voting daily through July 5 at VoteYourPark.org.
About Partners in
Preservation
Partners in Preservation is a program in which American Express,
in partnership with the National Trust for Historic Preservation,
awards preservation grants to historic places across the
country.
Through this partnership, American Express and the National
Trust for Historic Preservation seek to increase the public's
awareness of the importance of historic preservation in the United
States and to preserve America's historic and cultural places. The
program also hopes to inspire long-term support from local citizens
for the historic places at the heart of their communities.
About American Express
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About the National Trust for Historic
Preservation
The National Trust for Historic Preservation, a privately funded
nonprofit organization, works to save America’s historic places.
www.savingplaces.org
About National Geographic Partners
LLC
National Geographic Partners LLC, a joint venture between
National Geographic Society and 21st Century Fox, combines National
Geographic television channels with National Geographic’s media and
consumer-oriented assets, including National Geographic magazines;
National Geographic Studios; related digital and social media
platforms; books; maps; children’s media; and ancillary activities
that include travel, global experiences and events, archival sales,
catalog, licensing and e-commerce businesses. A portion of the
proceeds from National Geographic Partners LLC will be used to fund
science, exploration, conservation and education through
significant ongoing contributions to the work of the National
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