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 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
Preservation Magazine Flash Back: Torso, Blanqui Monument, ca. 1906, by Aristide Maillol
Preservation Magazine A Set of 19th-Century Children's Clothing Offers Historical Context at Shadows-on-the-Teche
Historic Sites A Symbol of Religious Freedom: A Q&A with Touro Synagogue’s Meryle Cawley
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?
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

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