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.

Saving America's Historic Sites Nancy Van Dolsen: Cliveden and the Complexity of the Past
Saving America's Historic Sites Gathering Together: 8 Kitchens at the Heart of Historic Homes
Preservation Magazine President's Note: Natural Disasters and Historic Places
Preservation Magazine The Barcelona Couch Represents a Specific Era of the Edith Farnsworth House
Historic Sites 8 Historic Sites Perfect for Weddings
Saving America's Historic Sites John Warner Smith: Building A More Inclusive Society at Shadows-on-the Teche
Saving America's Historic Sites Inaugural Marder-Vaughn Center Grantees Inspire Next Generation Through Civics Education
Saving America's Historic Sites Last of the Animal Builders at the Edith Farnsworth House
Saving America's Historic Sites Halloween in Sleepy Hollow Country: Preparing for "Lyndhurst After Dark"
Saving America's Historic Sites Building a Sustainable Future at Filoli, One Visitor at a Time
Saving America's Historic Sites Time-Tested Tactics: 7 Historic Ways to Beat the Heat
Saving America's Historic Sites U.S. Religious Freedom Comes in a Letter at Touro Synagogue

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