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.

Action Center Four Ways Federal Funding Cuts Impact Historic Sites
At Three National Trust Historic Sites, New Leaders are Tapping Into the Power of Place
Historic Sites Activating Chesterwood: 5 New Features at this Historic Artists' Home and Studio
Historic Sites Count Your Steps Through 6 National Trust Historic Sites
Preservation Magazine The Gardens at Filoli, Through the Lens of Photographer Mike James
Preservation Magazine 1901 Zonophone Once Filled Villa Finale's Sitting Room with Music
Historic Sites Brucemore Artisan Studio Fosters Community Around and For Iowa Artists
Historic Sites What's Your Zone? 23 Native Plants to Fill Your Garden
Historic Sites Rising from the Ashes: Montpelier Archaeology Forges New Path After Fire
Historic Sites In the President’s Neighborhood: A Q&A with Decatur House’s Stewart McLaurin
We're Saving Places All that Preservation Creates: President and CEO Carol Quillen Reflects on One Year at the National Trust
Historic Sites A Place of Beauty, Nature, and Stories: A Conversation with Filoli’s Kara Newport

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