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.

Historic Sites How Do You Set Your Table?
Historic Sites 16 One-of-a-Kind Gifts to Impress
Preservation Magazine Philip Johnson's Brick House is Restored and Open to the Public After a 15-Year Closure
Preservation Magazine For the Record: A Selection of Historic Photos of National Trust Sites
Historic Sites See Much Further at Belle Grove Plantation: A Conversation with Kristen Laise
Historic Sites Five Objects That Make You Consider the Great Beyond
Historic Sites They Were More Than ‘Friends’: LGBTQ+ History at 5 National Trust Historic Sites
Historic Sites The Woodrow Wilson House: A Conversation with Elizabeth Karcher
Historic Sites 5 Things You Might Not Know about the Shadows-on-the-Teche
Historic Sites 10 Quirky Objects Underscore the Unique Stories of Historic Sites
Historic Sites Offerings for Tauxenent: Acknowledging Indigenous Place at Woodlawn and Pope-Leighey House
Historic Sites The Tenement Museum: A Q&A with Annie Polland

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