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 Celebrate Preservation Month:
Established in 1973 by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, the event is co-sponsored by local preservation groups, State historical societies, business and civic organizations across the country. During Preservation Month, many events are planned to promote historic places for the purpose of instilling national and community pride, promoting heritage tourism, and showing the social and economic benefits of historic preservation. Read more. . .

 

Celebrate Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month
The National Register of Historic Places recognizes the historical contributions of Asian and Pacific peoples in the United States and its associated territories. From the early 1800s to the 21st century, Asian and Pacific peoples have played a vital role in the development of the United States and made lasting contributions in all elements of American society. Read more. . .

 

Celebrate Jewish Heritage Month
May is Jewish American Heritage Month. The National Register of Historic Places is pleased to promote awareness of and appreciation for the historical accomplishments of Jewish Americans. We showcase historic properties listed in the National Register and National Park units commemorating the events and people that help illustrate Jewish Americans' contributions to American history. Read more. . .

 

Weekly Highlight:
Dr. Lucius Charles Alston House, Maricopa County, Arizona
The Dr. Lucius Charles Alston House is associated with the history of the development of the African American community in Mesa, Arizona and the community’s future after World War I. 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.

 

 

 

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.