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
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
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
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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National Trust Historic Sites Weblog 
Dwight Young is Digging Archaeology at Montpelier
Last week, Dwight Young was on an archaeological dig at Montpelier, a National Trust Historic Site in Virginia. He sent daily dispatches about the experience, starting on October 22 with his initial reservations (“33 years later and despite numerous “never again” vows, here I am again“) and his final thoughts on his week in [...]
Cindi Malinick on exchange in Western Australia
Thanks to funding from the Consulate General of the United States in Perth, Cindi Malinick (Executive Director of Decatur House and Louise B. Potter Director of Special Events, Stewardship of Historic Sites, both part of the National Trust for Historic Preservation) is working with the National Trust of Western Australia (NTWA) for six weeks to [...]
Lincoln’s Cottage offers Lesson Plan through TWHP
Teachers who have helped their students grasp the key dates, places, events, and people in Civil War history now have the chance to flesh out one of the period’s most prominent individuals, Abraham Lincoln.
The National Trust for Historic Preservation, which administers President Lincoln’s Cottage, American University graduate students, and the National Park Service’s Teaching with [...]
