![]() ![]() “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.” McClimon, president of the American Express Foundation. national parks throughout this year,” said Timothy J. “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. The public is also invited to share their national park experiences on social media and celebrate these sites using #VoteYourPark and tagging on Instagram and Twitter posts. 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, the online portal hosted by National Geographic, this year’s media partner. 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.įrom 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. To date the program has committed $16 million in support of historic sites throughout the U.S. ![]() ![]() American Express 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. ![]()
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