Women's History in Preservation

Women's Heritage in Preservation

The National Trust for Historic Preservation exists to help people save places that matter. During Women’s History Month, we’re celebrating women that matter – both female historic figures and women who have worked tirelessly to protect places that matter to ALL of us. Return often this month – and all year long – to be inspired by the stories of amazing American women and the places where they lived and worked, as well as the places they've saved for future generations.

Women in PreservationMore

Elizabeth Sappenfield believes “preservation is not just an end... it is a tool we can use to improve our communities.”

Profiles from the PastMore

Elizabeth Hobbs Keckley was a former slave turned seamstress who is most notably known as being Mary Todd Lincoln's personal dressmaker and confidante.

This Place Matters

Whether it's a museum, heritage site or a historic home, we all have places that matter to us. Share yours using our This Place Matters Flickr photostream.