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 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
Longwood Gardens' Show-Stopping Main Fountain Garden Restoration
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
Travel to Historic Places QUIZ: Where Should You Go on Your Next Historic Vacation?
Preservation Magazine The Restoration of Lyndhurst's Historic Bowling Alley Spares None of the Details
Preservation Magazine A Maple Tree Takes a New Shape After 60 Years of Witnessing the Farnsworth House's History
Women's History How Melrose Plantation's Most Underestimated Artist Became Its Most Famous
Preservation Magazine 5 Pottery Pieces Stand Out at Oatlands
Preservation Magazine The Tenement Museum Explores the Lives of Three Post-World War II Families

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