Partners visited Buffalo, NY, and went on a behind-the-scenes tour at the Buffalo Central Terminal. Opened as a train station in 1929, it once served 10,000 people a day. Today, the site is being reimagined to support events, tourism, cultural exchange, and more. Photo by Cindy Olnick.
The National Preservation Partners Network (NPPN) is an independent, membership-based nonprofit dedicated to advancing the growth and effectiveness of the nonprofit historic preservation movement. We are a community of, and for, professionals who work at national, regional, statewide, and local nonprofit preservation organizations.
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Upcoming NPPN Events
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NPPN 2025 Spring Retreat
April 28-30, 2025
Join us in Asheville, North Carolina, for our 2025 Partners Spring Retreat! NPPN members will gather for meetings, tours, and networking April 28-30, 2025. You will leave inspired and energized to save more places in your community. The 2025 Partners Spring Retreat is presented in partnership with The Preservation Society of Asheville & Buncombe County and sponsored by GBX Group. More details coming soon!
National Historic Properties Redevelopment Programs (HPRP) Summit
April 30-May 2, 2025
Gather in Asheville, North Carolina, with colleagues from across the country engaged in historic property redevelopment work. This Summit will bring together non-profit practitioners and national experts to exchange ideas, learn about best practices, explore new models and identify sources of funding. The National HPRP Summit is a presented in partnership with the 1772 Foundation. More details coming soon!
Learn about NPPN membership and how your organization can become a NPPN member HERE.
National Preservation Partners Network
Helping you do your job, every day
Do you work for a nonprofit that helps communities thrive
using older or historic places?
So do we.
The National Preservation Partners Network is a community of nonprofit
professionals working in historic preservation, heritage conservation, and allied
fields. An independent, membership-based nonprofit, we work to advance the
preservation movement by fostering organizational effectiveness and collective
advocacy. Initially created for local and statewide nonprofits, we also welcome
national organizations and like-minded practitioners.
Learn from trusted colleagues and share your own insight and experience.
We’re the only group offering peer-to-peer support for both preservation and
organizational issues. Looking for funding for your work? Hiring new staff?
Grappling with board management? Making sense of new legislation?
Why go it alone or reinvent the wheel?
You have a nationwide group of peers who’ve been there, face the same issues, and want you to succeed.
Our members enjoy:
– Eligibility for grants from the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s
Moe Family Fund for Statewide and Local Partners
– Peer-to-peer conversations in Affinity Groups based on organizational size,
community size, and specific topics, from fundraising to easements
– Training and Mentoring Programs for new and emerging leaders
– An email group for quick response and ongoing discussion – NPPN Members Forum
– The latest news from the field in our monthly newsletter
– Access to an online Job Board and libraries full of sample documents
– Free or discounted webinars and virtual workshops
– Discounted registration for in-person retreats and meetings
To learn more about our programs, membership levels, and community, visit
our Membership page or connect with us on LinkedIn and Facebook
Preservation Partner Events
A roundup of preservation events happening across the country. Want to have your event listed? Email the details to the Director.
