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.

African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund One Year After Charlottesville: Telling America's Full History
4 Places From D.C.’s Overlooked Literary Past
Preservation Magazine A Seaworthy Desk Finds Safe Harbor at Decatur House
Preservation Magazine Drayton Hall Opens New Visitor Center
Preservation Magazine One Woman's Guide to Hidden Historical Gems in Montgomery, Alabama
Historic Sites Discovery of The Lyndhurst Garden Film
African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund The Rarely Heard Stories of Enslaved African Americans in Philadelphia
Historic Sites Behind the Historic Fabric of Washington, D.C.’s Decatur House
Historic Sites Discover the Little-Known Paintings of Louis Comfort Tiffany at Lyndhurst's Newest Exhibit
Historic Sites Fixing the Ceiling at Philip Johnson's Glass House: A No-Brainer? Not Quite.
Historic Sites Discover the Hidden Treasures of President Lincoln's Cottage
Historic Sites A Recently Restored California Adobe Reopens Its Doors to the Public

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