About Us

The National Trust Tasmania is a non-government member based community organization which works to identify and conserve Tasmania’s heritage for present and future generations to enjoy. The Trust has been operating in Tasmania since 1960 and was formed to acquire The Hollies (Franklin House) a fine late Georgian house built in 1838 on the outskirts of Launceston.

The Trust is supported by its members and volunteers . Its achievements have included the documentation and preservation of cultural heritage throughout the state, and the raising of awareness of heritage values of heritage through a range of programs.

Through the work of the Trust a number of significant heritage properties throughout the state now belong to the Tasmanian community.

The Trust and Trust groups and committees throughout the state.

In December 2006 following a period of administration and restructure a new National Trust Act was proclaimed by the Tasmanian Government.

The National Trust’s major activities include:

• The management of heritage properties in Tasmania open to the public.
• The Community Heritage Program which provides support for Community heritage initiatives in a number of ways.
• The coordination of the Tasmanian Heritage Festival, Tasmania’s largest celebration of our islands cultural heritage.
• Identifying and documenting places of heritage significance
• Advocacy for the protection of heritage places
• Operating tax—deductible heritage conservation appeals, for public buildings owned by community groups.

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