Historic Sites Stories

Historic places create connections to our heritage that help us understand our past, appreciate our triumphs, and learn from our mistakes. To ensure that their stories remain a part of our lives today, the National Trust for Historic Preservation protects and promotes historic places, including a diverse collection of 27 sites open to the public. In these stories, we highlight the stories, projects, and innovations happening at our sites, and invite you to experience these dynamic spots up close.

America 250: All People Are Created Equal Where History Meets Humanity at Oatlands
Historic Sites Consider This: A Closer Look at Mexican Modernist Design at the Edith Farnsworth House
Historic Sites Dear Diary: 4 Historic Journals and Memoirs
Historic Sites Take a Break with 9 Daybeds at Historic Sites
Where Women Made History 5 Stories of Women at Work at National Trust Historic Sites
Historic Sites Cristina Kahlo: Líneas de Luz y Sombra (Lines of Light and Shadow)
Preservation Magazine The Shape of Water: Six Historic American Fountains
Preservation Magazine A Simple Water Bottle at the Hotel de Paris Museum Provides a Clue to Its Past
Historic Sites Chill Out with 5 Vintage Fans at Historic Sites
Historic Sites From Ship to Shore: 5 Facts About Traveling Trunks During the Golden Age of Travel
Historic Sites Moments of Play: Six Stories of Toys at Historic Sites
Preservation Leadership Forum Not One Size Fits All: 6 Lessons on Interpretation at Historic Sites

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