The Madison Trust for Historic Preservation is a non-profit advocacy and education organization in Madison, WI. The Madison Trust is a private, non-profit educational and advocacy organization founded in 1974, and dedicated to increasing awareness of and commitment to Madison’s history, architecture and the preservation of our historic places. The Madison Trust for Historic Preservation celebrates and advocates for the preservation of historic places in the Madison, Wisconsin area. We believe that historic places are cultural resources and that their rehabilitation, restoration and preservation are vital to a sustainable approach to redevelopment of older parts of our community. We believe they are critical to cultivating a civic identity and sense of place.