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 Seaworthy Desk Finds Safe Harbor at Decatur House -
Preservation Magazine One Woman's Guide to Hidden Historical Gems in Montgomery, Alabama -
Preservation Magazine Drayton Hall Opens New Visitor Center -
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 Discover the Hidden Treasures of President Lincoln's Cottage -
Where Women Made History How Melrose Plantation's Most Underestimated Artist Became Its Most Famous -
Preservation Magazine The Restoration of Lyndhurst's Historic Bowling Alley Spares None of the Details
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