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.

Where Women Made History Where Sculpture, Landscape, and Creativity Meet: The Dorothy Riester Home and Studio
Preservation Magazine President Lincoln's Cottage Receives a Grand, New Opening
Preservation Magazine How Artichokes Became a Major Crop in Monterey County, California
Saving America's Historic Sites Reflecting on Grief at President Lincoln’s Cottage
Where Women Made History Preserving & Adapting Their World: The Women of Cliveden
Saving America's Historic Sites Brucemore's Lost Living Landscape
Preservation Magazine President's Note: Uncovering Forgotten History
Preservation Magazine The Past, Present, and Future of Farnsworth House
Preservation Magazine A Ceramic Tureen Brings Back Mealtime Memories at New York's Tenement Museum
African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund Regarding Paul R. Williams: An Interview with Janna Ireland
Where Women Made History Suffrage Outside: President Woodrow Wilson House Marks the 19th Amendment at 100
Saving America's Historic Sites From Beauty to Craftivism: The Woodlawn Mansion Needlework Show

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