"Sustain America: Vision, Economics, and Preservation" is the theme of National Preservation Month 2006. The National Trust for Historic Preservation is highlighting different areas of preservation related to this theme throughout the month of May with various activities and events including educational activities at National Trust Historic Sites, special events, and select vacation packages offered through the National Trust’s Historic Hotels of America, to name a few.Preservation Month serves as a showcase for our country’s diverse and unique heritage. Thousands of state and local community groups will honor their distinct histories through various activities and bring historic preservation to the forefront of Americans’ daily lives by emphasizing the vital importance of protecting our nation’s past. There are many ways to get involved in Preservation Month, and the materials on this webpage can help.
For tips and resources on organizing Preservation Month activities in your community, click here. See how the National Trust and thousands of Americans celebrated Preservation Month 2005.
# May 1 - 7: Preservation at Home
# May 8 - 14: Historic Travel
# May 15 - 21: Heritage Education
# May 22 - 31: The Diversity of Preservation
