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American Express and the National Trust for Historic Preservation Award More Than $1 Million in Grants to Five National Treasure SitesAmerican Express (News - Alert) and the National Trust for Historic Preservation today announced $1 million in funding to support the restoration and preservation of five National Treasure sites, in or adjacent to National Parks. National Treasures are endangered buildings, neighborhoods, communities and landscapes that reveal the vibrancy of the American story. These grants complement a $5 million commitment made earlier this year by American Express to increase volunteerism and encourage people of all backgrounds to rediscover their parks - particularly in urban areas. These accessible sites represent a unique perspective on the American experience. "The parks receiving these generous grants from American Express reflect important chapters in our nation's rich history, from Negro League Baseball to architectural Modernism, and the railroad boom to the Civil Rights Era," said Stephanie K. Meeks, president and CEO, National Trust for Historic Preservation. "American Express' timely support of these preservation projects at such diverse places will give more Americans access to appreciate these National Treasures for generations to come." "As the presenting partner of the National Treasures program, American Express has pledged to save and sustain historic places that represent our country's rich history," said Timothy J. McClimon, president, American Express Foundation. "The sites we have selected to receive funding reflect the great diversity of the American experience. By preserving these sites, we are helping to ensure their legacy and cultural significance for future generations." The National Treasures receiving grants are:
The fifth grantee will be announced at a later date. American Express is deeply committed to historic preservation and has provided more than $50 million in grants to preserve more than 500 historic places globally. Since 2013, American Express has served as the Presenting Partner of the National Trust for Historic Preservation's National Treasures program, which aims to save endangered cultural and historic places across the United States of America. Through the program, American Express has supported the preservation of National Treasures throughout the country including: Haas-Lilienthal House (San Francisco, California), Nantucket Lightship/LV-112 (Boston, Massachusetts), Miami Marine Stadium (Miami, Florida) and Union Station (Washington, D.C). Mr. McClimon today will speak about American Express' commitment to preservation at PastForward, the National Preservation Conference, in Washington, D.C. About American Express American Express is a global services company, providing customers with access to products, insights and experiences that enrich lives and build business success. Learn more at americanexpress.com and connect with us on facebook.com/americanexpress, foursquare.com/americanexpress, linkedin.com/company/american-express, twitter.com/americanexpress, and youtube.com/americanexpress. Key links to products, services and corporate responsibility information: charge and credit cards, business credit cards, Plenti rewards program, travel services, gift cards, prepaid cards, merchant services, corporate card, business travel and corporate responsibility. About the National Trust for Historic Preservation The National Trust for Historic Preservation, a privately-funded nonprofit organization, works to save America's historic places. Learn more at www.savingplaces.org and connect with us on www.facebook.com/NationalTrustforHistoricPreservation and www.twitter.com/savingplaces.
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