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 
NTHS and NTHP at AASLH annual meeting
National Trust Historic Sites will have a strong presence at the annual meeting of the American Association for State and Local History this week in Rochester, New York. Longtime member Jim Vaughan, Vice President of Historic Sites, will be there along with Stacey Hawkins (Woodlawn/Pope-Leighey House), George McDaniel (Drayton Hall), Renee Epps (Tenement Museum), Erin [...]
Drayton Hall in Charleston closes for Hurricane Hanna
While Hanna is not forecast to be a hurricane in Charleston (South Carolina), sustained winds are expected to be at c. 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph on Friday. Coupled with the rain, this poses hazardous driving conditions for staff and visitors alike so Drayton Hall, a National Trust Historic Site, will be [...]
Tenement Museum redesigns Web site
The Lower East Side Tenement Museum, a National Trust Historic Site in New York, has completely redesigned its Web site at www.tenement.org. Visit and you’ll discover:
a virtual tour of a tenement building
an online shop with Yiddish gifts and NYC mugs
animated e-cards to send to friends
a webcomic documentary about immigrant lives in nyc
others places you can [...]
