Establishing Significance

As fantastic as it is, the National Register of Historic Places can get a little confusing—even for a seasoned pro. But fear not, because the National Trust teamed up with Jim Gabbert, a historian with the National Park Service, to create our National Register of Historic Places Guide.

Episode Seven of our guide explains how to actually establish a property's historic significance. This episode answers specific questions such as:

• What is the success of a National Register nomination based on?
• Does my property need to be nationally significant to be listed in the National Register?
• What role does historic context play in establishing significance?
• What does "historic context" really mean?
• What are some potential themes that relate to historic significance?
• How do you actually establish a property's significance?

We hope you enjoy the show.

Special thanks to the President Woodrow Wilson House for filming accommodations.