National Register of Historic Places Official Website--Part of the National Park Service

The National Register of Historic Places
is the official list of the Nation's historic places worthy of preservation. The National Register is administered by the National Park Service, which is part of the U.S. Department of the Interior. More...

Weekly List - Highlighted Property of the Week:
Pinecroft, Hamilton County , Ohio. The 1928, Tudor Revival estate, Pinecroft, was home to American inventor, industrialist, and entrepreneur, Powell Crosley, Jr. (1886-1961). Crosley's manufacturing empire produced automobiles, radios, and refrigerators, and his other ventures included developing WLW radio, the most powerful station in the U.S. Crosley played a major role in support of the U.S. military in World War II and was the owner of the Cincinnati Reds major league baseball team for many years...See full documentation.

[photo] - Lincoln Inauguration - courtesy of the Library of Congress

Washington DC, Inauguration
The Inauguration of a new President will bring thousands, or millions of people to Washington, DC. We invite visitors to explore the history of our unique city. Our Inauguration Feature has maps, itineraries, staff favorites, and a photo gallery. Wander off the beaten path and remember our past as we prepare for the future.

The Hermitage - Nashville, TN
January 8th is the anniversary of the American victory at the Battle of New Orleans, which ended the War of 1812, sometimes referred to as the "Second War of Independence." This victory, led by General Andrew Jackson, left no doubt of America's independence and propelled Jackson on to an incredible journey in American politics.

Photo Policy Update The National Register of Historic Places is seeking comments on a proposed update to our photograph policy. The Digital Photography Specifications Checklist summarizes the updated National Register photographic requirements for digital images media, including use of CD-R Gold or DVD-R Gold, image size, and labeling. More...

Contact Us
Contact information for our mailing addresses, e-mail addresses, and researcher information. More.