Hispanic Heritage Month: September 15 - October 15

The National Register of Historic Places lists many properties significant for Hispanic Heritage. We take the opportunity of Hispanic Heritage Month to highlight just some of the properties that exemplify the contributions of Hispanic culture and achievement. This month we highlight Nuestra Seňora Reina de La Paz (commonly known as La Paz) the site is associated with Cesar Chavez and the United Farm Workers of America (UFW), and the Montoya Ranch in Colorado. Read more . . .

New National Register Forms
Our new forms have been approved by OMB. These forms were introduced in April, and have now been accepted.

Summary of Changes:
• accept lat/long coordinates
• easier formatting
• allows an alternative to the USGS map.

For a complete rundown of the changes, see our webinar recording from April

Draft GIS Map Guidance (word document)

Weekly Highlight:
PT-658 (motor torpedo boat), Multnomah County, Oregon
Built during World War II in 1945 at Higgins Industries Boatworks in New Orleans, PT-658 is a fully-restored and operational example of a rare 625 Class Higgins Patrol Torpedo Boat (PT Boat). Although they were small and crewed by only 16 sailors, the PT boat was an indispensible part of combat actions used against the Axis powers throughout the Pacific and European theaters of war. Read more . . .

National Register of Historic Places 2012 Webinar Schedule:

The National Register will be presenting webinars on various topics, including GIS, landscapes, context, regulations, and more throughout 2012, check here for registration links.

 

 

NEW NR BROCHURE (pdf 11 MB)

Thanks to you, we've finished our new National Register brochure. The photographs in the brochure were taken by users on Flickr. Thanks to everyone who allowed us to use their photographs and thanks to everyone who has posted photos of NR properties. More

 

 

 

National Register 2012 County Challenge (photo challenge on Flickr)

Did you know almost every county in the United States has at least one place listed in the National Register? Read More

 

 

 

The National Register is on Flickr
See great photographs from our collection, browse through thousands of fantastic images of historic places taken by a nation of people who love historic properties, or post your own work.

 

 

 

 

National Register Telling the Stories of All Americans:
The United States of America is the most culturally diverse nation on earth. People from all over the world have come together to create this country, and they continue to arrive here from many corners of the earth. The National Register of Historic Places recognizes the historic places and stories of this diverse cultural heritage.

Monthly Features

African American History Month(February)
Visit this National Register feature that showcases publications, historic properties listed in the National Register, and National Park units commemorating the events and people, the designs and achievements that help illustrate African American contributions to American history.

Women's History Month(March)
This National Register feature showcases historic properties listed in the National Register, National Register publications, and National Park units commemorating the events and people, as well as the designs and achievements illustrating the contribution of women to American history.

Landscape Architecture Month (April)
This National Register feature showcases historic properties listed in the National Register, National Register publications, and National Park units commemorating the events and people, the designs and achievements that help illustrate the contributions of Landscape Architecture to the Nation's history.

National Park Week (April)
To celebrate National Park Week, the National Register of Historic Places is featuring one of our nation's many treasures, Glacier National Park and its associated cultural resources. Also included are links to the many events occurring in parks this week and the TwHP lesson plan on Going-to-the-Sun Road in Glacier National Park

Asian Pacific American Heritage Month (May)
In this National Register feature, learn about historic places listed in the National Register, just a few of the publications, and National Park units significant for their association with the remarkable history and achievements of Asian and Pacific Americans.

Preservation Month (May)
Communities and states throughout the United States celebrating the National Trust for Historic Preservation's Preservation Month. Our feature links to many web sites important to historic preservation.

Jewish American Heritage Month (May)
The National Register of Historic Places is pleased to promote awareness of and appreciation for the historical accomplishments of Jewish Americans during Jewish American Heritage Month.

Great Outdoors Month (June)
The National Register of Historic Places is pleased to promote awareness of and appreciation for Great Outdoors Month.

July: Celebrate Independence Day all month long.

Archeology Month (August)
Archeology is the study of the past ways of life through material remains. During August we promote understanding of this very significant resource type in the National Register.

Back to School: (Early September) The National Register of Historic Places lists many properties significant for education. We are pleased to promote the awareness of and appreciation for education related properties.

Hispanic Heritage (September 15-October 15)
Visit this National Register feature highlighting various publications, properties listed in the National Register, and National Parks that deal directly with the ingenuity, creativity, and cultural and political experiences of Hispanic Americans.

Explore American Indian Heritage Month (November)
This feature highlights various publications, properties listed in the National Register, and National Parks that recognize the events and lifeways, the designs and achievements of American Indians.

Veterans Day (November)
The National Register is pleased to recognize and pay tribute to our veterans

Maritime Heritage (December)
The National Register of Historic Places is pleased to promote awareness of and appreciation for historic aids to navigation and their role in maritime heritage.