A shot of Mohonk from a distance.

photo by: Mohonk Mountain House

Preservation Magazine

Preservation is the award-winning magazine of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. When you subscribe, you automatically become a member of the organization and receive a copy of the magazine as one of your benefits.

Preservation Magazine: In This Issue

Visitors gather at the north flanker excavation site at Drayton Hall in Charleston, South Carolina.

In the Summer 2024 issue of Preservation, visit an upstate New York resort that is aging beautifully; get to know the revitalized archaeology program at Drayton Hall; and learn more about the National Trust’s HOPE Crew program, which turns 10 this year.

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Mural Find + Dine in Quincy, Illinois: “By the Dawn’s Early Light”
Courtesy SeeQuincy

Historic Downtowns to Explore This Summer

In these charming communities, you’ll uncover a passion for history found everywhere—from eclectic restaurants, galleries, and shops to Main Streets decorated with new and historic murals.

City of Laredo

History, Culture, and Treasure of Laredo

Step into the heart of Laredo, where centuries of history and vibrant cultures intertwine. From the colonial charm of the San Agustin Historic District to the eclectic shops of San Bernardo Avenue, Laredo offers a unique blend of experiences.

Historic Shipcarpenter Street Campus, Lewes, Delaware
Bill Meehan

History’s Within Reach of the Beach – Make Lewes History Yours

History buffs will delight in discovering the history of Delaware’s “First Town in the First State” – Lewes, in Sussex County. With our small-town museums and historic sites, find out about Lewes’ fascinating cultural, maritime, railroad and military history from pre-Revolutionary days to the present.

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