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National
Historic Landmarks Program
National Historic Landmark designation is an official recognition by
the Federal government of a historic property’s national significance.
Today, fewer than 2,500 historic places bear this distinction. The National
Park Service nominates new landmarks and provides assistance to existing
landmarks through its National Historic Landmarks Program.
What
is an NHL?
National Historic Landmarks make tangible the American experience.
They are places where significant historical events occurred, where
prominent Americans worked or lived, that represent those ideas that
shaped the nation, that provide important information about our past,
or that are outstanding examples of design or construction. Learn
more about them and what you can do to help preserve them.
Search
for an NHL
Search
for information on National Historic Landmarks by name or location.
Common
Questions and Answers about NHLs
Find the answers to common questions that owners of potential
National Historic Landmarks and new owners of designated National
Historic Landmarks ask the National Park Service.
Virtual
Travel
Travel virtually to National Historic Landmarks with travel itineraries
focused on specific cities and areas.
NHL
Stewards
Stewards – the owners, managers and friends of private and public
NHLs – work together and share information through the National Historic
Landmark Stewards Association. Learn about the organization and find
out how to get involved.
Nominations
Historic places that meet certain criteria may be nominated to become
National Historic Landmarks. The National Park Service fosters the
preparation of individual nominations and oversees theme studies that
identify groups of potential landmarks.
Theme
Studies
National Historic Landmarks are preferably identified through theme
studies, which provide a national context for specific topics in American
history or prehistory. A list of completed and ongoing theme studies
is available.
Assistance
to NHLs
Assistance to National Historic Landmarks includes forums for communication
with National Historic Landmark owners, managers and friends, technical
publications and information about Federal assistance for which NHLs
may qualify.
Information
for Students and Teachers
Students and teachers, parents and children alike will all be interested
in links to a variety of resources all about National Historic Landmarks.
NPS
Contacts
The National
Historic Landmarks Program draws upon the expertise of National Park
Service staff throughout the United States who work to nominate new
landmarks and provide assistance to existing landmarks. Contact national
and regional offices for more information about the program.
American Defenders of Land, Sea & Sky
Travel through time and across country to 56 special places in our nation's past--National Historic Landmarks that hold fascinating stories of America's "common defense." Begin with the first shots of the Revolutionary War and "follow history" to the War of 1812, the Struggle for Western Territory, the Civil War, the Spanish-American War, two World Wars, and the Cold War. Visit forts, battle sites, old ships and planes, a modern submarine, and a pioneering space vehicle! See special places where peace treaties were signed; view monuments that honor those who have been lost to war. Links to a Guide for Teachers, Parents, and Other Educators.
The
Great American Landmarks Adventure
Take a trip
through time and across the country to some of the special places that
show who "we the people" are, where we came from, and what
we built! The drawings by award-winning artist, Roxie Munro, may be
printed out for kids to color.
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