NPS Wants Your Take: Save These Historic Hidden Treasures Now
Published Date: 9/8/2025
Notice
Summary
The National Park Service wants your thoughts on historic places nominated before July 19, 2025, to be added to the National Register. If you care about preserving cool old buildings or sites, now’s your chance to speak up! This process helps protect history without costing you a dime, but don’t wait—comments close soon.
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