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.

Travel to Historic Places 5 Sunny Historic Places to Visit This Winter
5 Cool Christmas Objects from National Trust Historic Sites
We're Saving Places 12 Preservation Wins
Preservation Magazine Open Minded: Cooper Molera Adobe Pioneers a New Model for Historic Sites
Preservation Magazine Kykuit's Coach Barn Features a Rare 1918 Crane-Simplex Automobile
Preservation Magazine President's Note: Preservation, Transformation
Preservation Magazine Celebrating 70 Years of Saving Places
Historic Sites "The King's Game": The Story Behind a Unique Piece of Baseball (and Presidential) History
Historic Sites Geometry of Light: Art Meets Architecture at Farnsworth House
Preservation Magazine A Forgotten Marble Bench Becomes the Centerpiece of Lyndhurst's Restored Seating Area
Preservation Magazine Belle Grove Plantation Opens New Visitor Center
Two 19th-Century Artists’ Homes Shed Light on the Women Who Shaped Them

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