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.

Preservation Leadership Forum Not One Size Fits All: 6 Lessons on Interpretation at Historic Sites
We're Saving Places Extra Time: 2026 World Cup Guide
Preservation at Home Color Your Way Through 14 Historic Gardens
We're Saving Places From Our Readers: Meeting Spring Amidst Your Favorite Gardens
Preservation Magazine Solving the Mystery of a Drayton Hall Mirror
Preservation Magazine Six Places Where George Washington Went (And You Can Too)
Historic Sites 9 Tips On Planting Your Garden from Experts at Historic Sites
Historic Sites Envisioning the Olympic Games at 5 Historic Sites
Preservation Magazine Flash Back: Margaret French Cresson in the Chesterwood Studio, 1934
Preservation Magazine Material Culture: A Closer Look at 3 Traditional Building Materials
Preservation Magazine Abuzz in the Berkshires: Amid Recent and Ongoing Updates, Chesterwood Brims with Creative Energy
Preservation Magazine Digging Up A Piece of the Past at Montpelier in Orange County, Virginia

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