Category: Trust Features
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New Educational Resources from HAHS Sites on Women’s History
Recipients of the Dorothy C. Radgowski Learning through Women’s Achievement in the Arts Grant, a collaborative project between two programs of the National Trust for Historic Preservation—Where Women Made History (WWMH) and Historic Artists’ Homes & Studios (HAHS)—have come up with many creative ways to teach kids to express themselves through art, innovate through…
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2025 Holiday Gift Guide
The post promotes “13 Gifts from Historic Sites” by Emma Peters, highlighting comfort and joy in the context of winter. It emphasizes gift options suited for various preferences, including cozy apparel, artistic items, and seasonal home décor, appealing to different tastes as daylight decreases.
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“Ghost Stories” from 3 HAHS Sites
Each October, guides at historic sites prepare for visitors curious about potential hauntings, balancing respect for the past with the allure of unexplained encounters. These sites invite reflection on legacies left behind.
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Celebrating Disability History at the National Trust for Historic Preservation
The content highlights the historical significance of sites associated with artists and politicians with disabilities, focusing on their adaptations in art and daily life. Through the National Trust for Historic Preservation, it showcases seven figures who used their experiences to inspire others, emphasizing their contributions to society and creativity.
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Shigeko Kubota Video Art Foundation featured by the National Trust for Historic Preservation
In January 2025, the Shigeko Kubota Video Art Foundation became part of the National Trust’s Historic Artists’ Homes and Studios program, marking a historic first for Asian artists in the initiative.
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5 HAHS sites awarded in 4th Round of Dorothy C. Radgowski Learning Through Women’s Achievement in the Arts grants
The National Trust for Historic Preservation announced grants totaling $76,577 for five Historic Artists’ Homes and Studios sites during Women’s History Month. These funding efforts aim to enhance the partnership with the Where Women Made History program, fostering K-5 students’ engagement in STEAM education inspired by women’s achievements.
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Whatever It Takes: Five Artists Who Used Unconventional Materials to Create Art in Their Homes
In January 2025, the Historic Artists’ Homes and Studios program will celebrate its 25th anniversary by welcoming its largest-ever class of affiliate members, featuring 19 new sites. These sites honor artists who creatively used unconventional materials, showcasing the unique techniques employed in their homes and studios.
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9 Places Where Women Made History
In honor of Women’s History Month, the National Trust for Historic Preservation highlights nine historic sites where women made significant contributions, including two HAHS sites. Through its Where Women Made History program, the Trust aims to recognize and share the stories of influential women throughout U.S. history.
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Spotlight on the East Hampton Historical Society’s new STEAM program
The East Hampton Historical Society, through the Dorothy C. Radgowski Grant, launched the “Artistic Identities” program in 2023. It integrates STEAM, history, and art to explore gender, race, and class, honoring women artists in East Hampton and drawing inspiration from the Fowler family’s restoration. Children participate actively in this educational…
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Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park featured in Preservation Magazine, Winter 2025 issue
In New Hampshire’s Cornish countryside, Augustus Saint-Gaudens crafted a 12-foot bronze Lincoln, revolutionizing American art. His studio attracted artists, creating the “Cornish Colony.” Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park preserves 125 masterpieces, and a $650,000 renovation is revitalizing the historical colony center, maintaining the artist’s legacy and cultural influence.