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Is there a National Trust in the US?

The National Trust for Historic Preservation is a privately funded, nonprofit organization based in Washington, D.C., that works in the field of historic preservation in the United States.



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For more than 70 years, the National Trust for Historic Preservation has led the movement to save America's historic places.

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Charity tax law means our places must be available to everyone – not just members.

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Please note: if you're not a National Trust member, you'll still need to pay for your own entry.

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The National Trust (Welsh: Ymddiriedolaeth Genedlaethol, Irish: Iontaobhas Náisiúnta) is a charity and membership organisation for heritage conservation in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

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With over 500,000 annual visitors, Attingham Park was the most visited National Trust property in 2020-21. Giant's Causeway, in Northern Ireland, is the most Instagrammable National Trust site, with 319,000 posts tagged at this location.

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The National Trust has more properties to visit in England, Wales and Northern Ireland than English Heritage. The latter only has places in England.

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Note that although most National Trust properties are in England, the Trust does care for several properties in Wales as well.

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Alfriston Clergy House in Alfriston, Polegate, East Sussex, England, was the first built property to be acquired by the National Trust. It was purchased in 1896 for £10. The house lies adjacent to the Church of St. Andrew.

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Using your card across the world Members of the National Trust for England, Wales and Northern Ireland also benefit from free visiting arrangements with 14 similar heritage organisations in other countries including Scotland, Italy, the Bahamas and Canada via the International National Trusts Organisation (INTO).

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If you are an existing member aged 60 or over and you've been a member for at least the last three consecutive years, you're eligible for our senior membership rate.

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