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 Celebrate the Holidays at National Trust Historic Sites
Historic Sites QUIZ: What Type of Historic Garden Fits You?
Preservation Magazine Measuring 10 Feet Tall, This Frank Stella Painting Is A Must-See At The Glass House
Old Buildings Provided Creative Spaces For These 4 Artists
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 One Woman's Guide to Hidden Historical Gems in Montgomery, Alabama
Preservation Magazine A Seaworthy Desk Finds Safe Harbor at Decatur House
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 Behind the Historic Fabric of Washington, D.C.’s Decatur House

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