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Watts Towers in Los Angeles Named to
World Monuments Fund’s “Irreplaceable America,”
Spotlighting 10 U.S. Heritage Sites
and National Park System
at Milestone Moments

Special initiative highlights ten heritage places that have shaped the nation's unique history on the occasion of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence

New York, NY – June 30, 2026:  World Monuments Fund (WMF) today announced Irreplaceable America, a new list recognizing 10 historic places across the United States whose preservation is essential to the richness and complexity of American history as the nation approaches the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. From landmarks of public health and colonial architecture to sites central to Black history, Indigenous heritage, and artistic experimentation, the initiative spotlights places facing urgent preservation needs.

For more information, see www.wmf.org

Additional News

Watts Towers Arts Center Campus Reopening

The Watts Towers Arts Center Campus (WTACC) reopens to the public
after its temporary June closure on Wednesday, July 8, 2026.
Programming, exhibitions, and guided tours of Watts Towers will resume, and visitors are welcome
to the Watts Towers Arts Center, Charles Mingus Youth Arts Center, and Garden Studio Gallery.

For more information, please contact:
wattstowersartscenter.campus@lacity.org