PRESENTED BY THE 1791 FOUNDATION
A DOCUMENTARY FILM
The story behind one of America's greatest conservation successes.
For nearly 90 years, federal excise taxes on firearms, ammunition, and archery equipment have helped fund wildlife conservation across America through the Pittman-Robertson Act.
Held in Trust tells the story of this uniquely American conservation model — and the hunters, shooters, conservationists and dedicated professionals who make it work.
A REMARKABLE AMERICAN STORY WORTH TELLING
December 10, 2026
Library of Congress | Washington, D.C.
Private screening | By invitation
December 17, 2026 | 7:00 p.m.
National Conservation Training Center | Shepherdstown, West Virginia
Public screening | Complimentary admission
National Conservation Training Center
January 8, 2027 | 6:30 p.m.
WYO Theater | Sheridan, Wyoming
Public screening | Complimentary admission
WYO Theater
January 10, 2027 | 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Jackson, Wyoming
Public screening | Complimentary admission
National Museum of Wildlife Art | Art Collection, Jackson Hole, Wy
January 14, 2027 | 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Jackson, Wyoming
Public screening | Complimentary admission
The Roxy Theater
January 20, 2027
Las Vegas, Nevada
Held in Trust Launch Party | By invitation
UPCOMING SCREENINGS
PRESENTED BY
The 1791 Foundation supports firearm education and training, the shooting sports, hunter education, and conservation programs in all fifty states. The traditions that fund American wildlife restoration are the ones the Foundation exists to sustain. Held in Trust is part of that work: making sure the story isn’t only carried forward, but understood.
The 1791 Foundation
Held In Trust
ABOUT THE FILM
A Conservation Film Company Production
Presented by The 1791 Foundation Inc.
A FILM BY
Sean Viljoen
EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS
Peter Churchbourne
Ivan Carter