Give Today to Support Historic Preservation in Washington State
Today is Washington’s Day of Giving, GiveBIG! And today, we’re asking you to remember the Washington Trust for Historic Preservation.
We all know that historic preservation is facing major challenges. At the federal level, funding for programs like the Historic Preservation Fund and National Heritage Areas are proposed to be all but eliminated; policies safeguarding cultural resources like the National Environmental Policy Act and Section 106 are being undermined; and major landmarks like the White House and the Eisenhower Executive Office Building are being irrevocably changed on a whim. At the state level, cities—whether the City of Sumner with regards to the Ryan House, the City of Des Moines with the Masonic Home of Washington, or the City of Seattle with Gas Works Park—are making planning decisions based on budgets and expediency without due consideration of the importance of our historic resources.
Here at the Washington Trust for Historic Preservation, we know firsthand that our state’s historic places are irreplaceable, not just as buildings but as our shared cultural heritage. They’re the places around which communities build their identity, around which generations come together—where people can reckon with the triumphs and mistakes of the past and where new dreams of citizenship, entrepreneurship, and prosperity can flourish. Celebrating our 50th anniversary in 2026, we well know historic preservation is a long game, and we’re committed to continuing to fight.
If you believe in our state’s historic places, join us. This GiveBIG, make a donation to the Washington Trust. Help us celebrate the last 50 years, and carry us into the next.