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 
Interpretive Planning issue released
The Journal of Museum Education has just released its Fall 2008 issue which will be devoted to “institution wide interpretive planning”, edited by Elizabeth L. Maurer (who I believe is the Director of Operations at the National Museum of Crime & Punishment and formerly Education Project Manager at Mt. Vernon). The 80-page issue includes:
Guest Editors’ [...]
Tenement Museum offering Tours at a Discount
Historic sites typically offer a single established price for admission, with discounts based on age, group size (e.g., ten or more), and affiliation (e.g., auto club, student, military). In order to maximize income and manage attendance (e.g., reduce crowding, increase quiet months), I’ve noticed a few entreprenuerial sites have adjusted their prices based on [...]
Theresa Pasqual’s vision for the public lands near Acoma Sky City
Theresa Pasqual, director of Acoma Pueblo’s Historic Preservation Office, shares her vision for historic preservation for the Obama Administration on PreservationNation.org. A mesa-top settlement in western New Mexico, Acoma Sky City (a National Trust Historic Site) is known as the oldest continuously inhabited community in North America. A tireless advocate, Pasqual has dedicated her career [...]
