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.
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Preservation Magazine A Closer Look at an Intriguing Sculpture by Margaret French Cresson -
Preservation Magazine A San Francisco Victorian House Provides a Portal to the Past -
Preservation Magazine The Front Doors of James Madison's Montpelier Show Their True Colors -
African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund The August Wilson House: An Emblem of Creative Excellence in Pittsburgh’s Hill District -
We're In This Together Southern History: A Virtual Tour of Four National Trust Historic Sites -
We're In This Together Modernism: A Virtual Tour of Three National Trust Historic Sites -
Preservation Magazine Frank Lloyd Wright Designed These Plywood Chairs for the Pope-Leighey House -
We're In This Together Presidential Accommodations: A Virtual Tour of Five National Trust Historic Sites -
We're In This Together 15 Free Historical Coloring Books and Pages to Download -
We're In This Together Architectural Traditions: A Virtual Tour of Three National Trust Historic Sites -
We're In This Together Garden Glory: A Virtual Tour of Four National Trust Historic Sites
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