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 The Restoration of Lyndhurst's Historic Bowling Alley Spares None of the Details -
Preservation Magazine The Tenement Museum Explores the Lives of Three Post-World War II Families -
Preservation Magazine 5 Pottery Pieces Stand Out at Oatlands -
Historic Sites Take a Photo Tour of James Madison's Montpelier -
Historic Sites Take a Photo Tour of Charleston's Drayton Hall -
African-American History "The Mere Distinction of Colour": Telling the Story of Slavery at Montpelier -
Preservation Magazine California's Century-Old Orchards Provide a Link to the Vanishing Past
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From the places listed in the Green Book to the homes of icons like Nina Simone and Pauli Murray, join us in protecting and restoring places where significant African American history happened.
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