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14 Must-Visit Lighthouses Across the U.S.

Even though it’s winter, it doesn’t mean you can’t plan your next trip with your favorite maritime landmarks in mind—thanks to this handy guide featuring 14 lighthouses we love.

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Save the Schools That Educated Thousands of Black Students During Segregation

One third of African Americans were taught in the 5,000 schoolhouses and related structures built by Julius R. Rosenwald throughout segregation. Join us in asking your members of Congress to support a critical first step toward honoring and preserving Rosenwald Schools.

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Once Dilapidated, 100-Year-Old Building Is Now Thriving Arts Center in Omaha

Only a few years ago, this compound, comprising three structures—the Blue Lion Building, the Pratt Truss Building, and an old garage, now collectively known as the Blue Lion Center—was desolate and forgotten. It sat vacant for six years, but Brigitte McQueen Shew saw great potential.

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Most Romantic Gifts From Our Historic Sites

With Valentine’s Day around the corner, you might consider taking a moment to learn about some romantic history at our Historic Sites. These romantic objects in our historic sites' collections promise to add a little something special to your Valentine’s Day.

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How a National Trust Grant Restored a Philadelphia Church Steeple

For more than 50 years, Christ Church’s steeple made it the tallest building in the country. While the exterior of that steeple is receiving a much-needed paint job and masonry repairs, it’s the work going on inside that will have the most impact on preserving the building for future generations.

The Fight to Preserve African American History

The February 3, 2020 issue of The New Yorker features the important work of the National Trust’s African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund and explores the program’s role in telling the full American story.

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