The Legacy of MLK
Explore places that shaped Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s life and legacy.
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Rooted in Place
Old places shape the story of who we are, where we come from, and where we’re going.
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See Yourself in History
Historic places tell America’s full story. They inspire us and help us imagine what comes next.
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Join Us Today
These places belong to everyone. Together we can save them for the future.
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Explore & Act
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40 Under 40: Places
The votes are in! See which places you chose as your favorites from our list of 40 of the most important, most interesting, and quirkiest American places 40 years old or less.
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With your support, the National Trust is identifying endangered buildings, landscapes, and communities and taking action to save them.
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Historic Sites
Plan your visit to one of these unique places
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Shaping Communities Through Reuse
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How Well Do You Know Architecture?
How does your architectural knowledge stack up? Take this quiz to find out!
Connect with the History Around You
Discover places that matter.
“The nation behaves well if it treats the natural resources as assets which it must turn over to the next generation increased; and not impaired in value. ”
— President Theodore Roosevelt