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.

Preservation Magazine California's Century-Old Orchards Provide a Link to the Vanishing Past
Where Women Made History Interpreting Women’s History at Historic Sites: An Introduction
Historic Sites One Person at a Time: Interpreting Slavery at Montpelier
Historic Sites The Art of Preservation at Chesterwood
Modern Architecture Farnsworth House Becomes a Model Home (Literally)
Preservation Magazine From Winslow Homer to Georgia O'Keeffe: Inside Historic Artists' Homes and Studios
Preservation Magazine Montpelier Redefined with Slave Cabin Reconstructions
Preservation Magazine A Curious Attic Find: Drayton Hall's Watercolors
Frank Lloyd Wright The Unorthodox Fight to Save a Frank Lloyd Wright Home
Frank Lloyd Wright Tour Wright's Pope-Leighey House Virtually
Frank Lloyd Wright Tour Frank Lloyd Wright's Pope-Leighey House Through Time
Historic Sites Five Must-See Buildings Around The Glass House

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