To Mark America's 250th Birthday, See the Country's 'Most Endangered Historic Places' You've Probably Never Heard of
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The National Trust for Historic Preservation has released its list of America's most endangered historic places in honor of the country's 250th anniversary. This year's list includes sites from the Revolutionary War to the civil rights movement, highlighting their historical significance. Each site will receive a $25,000 grant to aid in preservation efforts.
- ▪The National Trust for Historic Preservation aims to bring attention to lesser-known historic sites at risk of disrepair.
- ▪The 2026 list includes significant landmarks from various historical periods, reflecting the principle of equality from the Declaration of Independence.
- ▪Each endangered site will receive a one-time grant of $25,000 for preservation-based planning and stabilization.
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America's 250th Anniversary A Smithsonian magazine special report To Mark America’s 250th Birthday, See the Country’s ‘Most Endangered Historic Places’ You’ve Probably Never Heard of From a Revolutionary War battlefield to a civil rights-era safe haven, these historic sites are at risk, according to the latest list from the National Trust for Historic Preservation Michele Debczak | Correspondent May 22, 2026 4:20 p.m. ShareCopy linkEmailSMSFacebookXRedditLinkedInBlueskyPrintAdd as preferred source Angel Island Immigration Station Angel Island Immigration Station Foundation via the National Trust for Historic Preservation Famous sites like Ellis Island and the Alamo attract millions of visitors a year.
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