National Trust Historic Sites

Shadows on the Teche, a National Trust Historic Site

Located on the Bayou Teche, Shadows explores the life and work of sugar plantations in Louisiana. Learn More

Shadows

President Lincoln's Cottage, a National Trust Historic Site

The newest National Trust Historic Site is Lincoln's Cottage in Washington, DC, where President Lincoln spent a quarter of his presidency. Learn More

President

Acoma Sky City, a National Trust Historic Site

Acoma Sky City in New Mexico is the oldest inhabited community in the United States. Learn More

Acoma

The Historic Sites of the National Trust for Historic Preservation make up the shared history of our country.  They create connections to our history that help us understand our past, appreciate our triumphs, and learn from our mistakes.  National Trust Historic Sites help define and distinguish our communities by building a strong sense of identity.  In your travels, be sure to visit a National Trust Historic Site and discover great architecture, magnificent landscapes, and life-changing stories.

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Belle Grove interprets Civil War sketches
Belle Grove Plantation, a National Trust Historic Site in Virginia, was featured in the 1864 Civil War-era sketches of James E. Taylor, a sketch artist for Leslie’s Illustrated Magazine. Assigned to follow Union General Phillip Sheridan, Taylor sketched many scenes from the Civil War, including the October 19, 1864 Battle of Belle Grove or [...]


Site Sign Photoalbum: now with more than 150 examples
You’ll now find more than 150 examples of signs at historic sites and places in an online photoalbum (thanks, Picasa!) and we expect it will exceed 200 in the next year. As new ones are added, we’re providing more detailed captions so you can better understand the context, materials, and fabrication, and you can [...]


Challenges at the Cooper Molera Adobe continue
The Cooper Molera Adobe, a National Trust Historic Site in Monterey, California, is owned by NTHP and operated by California State Parks.  As you may know, California is one of the largest economies in the world and as a result, has been greatly affected by the recent economic downturn.  In September, California State Parks ended [...]


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