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 A Symbol of Religious Freedom: A Q&A with Touro Synagogue’s Meryle Cawley
Historic Sites Quiz: How Well Do You Know the History of the White House?
Historic Sites A Perfect Composition: Philip Glass's Etudes in Honor of The Glass House
Historic Sites Something for Everyone: A Conversation with Lyndhurst’s Howard Zar
Historic Sites A Place to Gather, Discover, and Grow: A Conversation with The Pocantico Center’s Judy Clark
Historic Sites How Do You Set Your Table?
Historic Sites 16 One-of-a-Kind Gifts to Impress
Preservation Magazine Philip Johnson's Brick House is Restored and Open to the Public After a 15-Year Closure
Preservation Magazine For the Record: A Selection of Historic Photos of National Trust Sites
Historic Sites See Much Further at Belle Grove Plantation: A Conversation with Kristen Laise
Historic Sites Five Objects That Make You Consider the Great Beyond
Historic Sites They Were More Than ‘Friends’: LGBTQ+ History at 5 National Trust Historic Sites

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