Historic Places

Historic Places

Finding James Madison’s Montpelier

A world-class sleuthing effort has gone into restoring James Madison’s beloved house. The result is one of the best unmuddlings in recent history.

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Discovering Southern History from Charleston to Savannah

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6 Innovative Approaches to Historic Preservation

These 6 communities are leading the next wave of preservation with fresh approaches to getting people involved.

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5 House Museum Kitchens to Visit

When you’re trying to replicate period details in your kitchen, house museums offer a wealth of sleuthing opportunities.

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Rebuilding a Historic Mississippi Plantation

Many buildings have risen along the Mississippi coast since Hurricane Katrina landed its punch in 2005. But very few embody the Spanish-moss-and-mint-julep spirit of the Old South quite like Grass Lawn, a stately Greek Revival home with an airy two-story galerie that overlooks the Gulf of Mexico.

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Historic Sights in Asheville, North Carolina

A local walks us through this gem of a city bursting with architectural treasures.

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Ford Homes of Dearborn, Michigan

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The Historic Side of Minneapolis & St. Paul

Minnesota’s Twin Cities are a historic travel destination.

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7 Arts & Crafts Fireplaces to Visit

We’ve curated 7 of our favorite Arts & Crafts fireplaces across the country.

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Historic Retreats: Nashville’s Hermitage Hotel

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Postwar Mid-Century Modern Communities

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Eichler Homes in Northern California

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Minneapolis’s Historic Park Avenue Neighborhood

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Medieval Garden Inspiration from The Cloisters

In a monastery, the cloister is a courtyard or quadrangle surrounded by walls and especially by covered walks. These medieval gardens provide inspiration for those with period revival houses, or for courtyards or covered walks.

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The Arts & Crafts Community at Arden, Delaware

North of Wilmington, Delaware, in a niche created by two busy roads and a pair of creeks feeding the Delaware River, sits a tiny village with an intriguing past and an array of Arts & Crafts-era buildings in a period-perfect landscape.

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Art Deco Architecture in Tulsa, Oklahoma

Tulsa, Oklahoma, is a hotbed of Art Deco architecture.