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Do You Have Resources to Help Me Preserve My Historic Home?

The National Trust for Historic Preservation offers a variety of resources for historic homeowners.

Preservation Books

Preservation Books, a program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, offers booklets on issues faced by owners of historic homes.  The New Old House Starter Kit is full of helpful hints about restoring and rehabilitating old houses.  It includes information about researching a house, guidelines on hiring professionals, a bibliography, and guides to architectural and landscape styles. Other booklets include Appraising Historic Properties, Buyer’s Guide to Older and Historic Houses, and Design Review in Historic Districts.

The National Trust for Historic Preservation Library

Featuring an online, searchable catalog, the National Trust for Historic Preservation Library contains information on historic preservation, restoration, mail order houses, and many other related subjects. 

National Trust Insurance Services (NTIS)

Administered by the firm of Maury, Donnelly & Parr, NTIS specializes in insuring historic properties, both commercially and personally owned.  NTIS can help owners of historic buildings and homes evaluate their insurance needs and obtain the coverage necessary. 

About Your House with Bob Yapp

In 1997 the National Trust for Historic Preservation provided national underwriting support for the PBS weekly television program “About Your House with Bob Yapp.”  The program focused on historic homes and offered a mix of technical tips addressing everything from removing old paint and restoring original siding to real estate secrets, salvage yards, and seasonal maintenance. For more information about the program, call Bob Yapp, Preservation Resources, Inc., at 217-446-5395, or e-mail yapperman@msn.com.

Historic Wood Window Tip Sheet

The National Trust has a Historic Wood Window Tip Sheet that includes information on the “green” benefits of retaining or repairing wood windows and also gives tips on how to improve their performance.

The National Preservation Conference

Held each fall, the National Preservation Conference is the the single best source for information, ideas, inspiration, and contacts for professionals in preservation and allied fields, dedicated volunteers, and serious supporters.

Professional-Level Membership

National Trust Forum membership provides professionals and volunteer leaders with a wide variety of information, including Forum Journal, Forum News, member discounts on Preservation Books, access to enhanced website content, and full membership privileges in the National Trust for Historic Preservation.  Forum members have the ability to communicate on-line with other preservation professionals, are kept up to date on the latest preservation issues, and have access to a variety of preservation resources. 

Join the National Trust for Historic Preservation

We are committed to improving the livability of communities through historic preservation. With your membership, you're helping demonstrate to all Americans how protecting our past can enhance our quality of life.  As a member, you will enjoy many benefits including our magazine Preservation, which has numerous articles relating to historic homes. You will also be eligible to nominate your home for the annual Great American Home Awards.  Information on the awards will be posted when it becomes available (usually in the fall).

The Resource Center of the National Trust for Historic Preservation answers frequently-asked questions about many aspects of preservation including historic home ownership. 

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