For people interested in becoming involved with America's preservation have unlimited resources at their fingertips with the World Wide Web. The National Trust for Historic Preservation is the largest nonprofit preservation organization (http://www.preservationnation.org/). The headquarters, shown right, is located in Washington, D.C., but members are active in all 50 states. Founded in 1949, the organization is dedicated to educating and leading preservation efforts in cities across the nation. Funds are raised by private citizens through membership to the organization and donations. The website contains a wealth of information regarding preservation, and the organization publishes a magazine that can be obtained through group membership. Resources, issues, guides to becoming involved, and a list of sites are provided on the site as well. It's an excellent way to educate yourself on the topic, as well as conduct research about preserving architecture and culture in your own town.