The Historic House Trust of New York City

in partnership with NYC Parks, advocates for, promotes, and provides expertise to preserve 23 publicly owned historic sites located throughout the city’s five boroughs.

Multiple blocks with information regarding the accomplishements of the Historic House Trust. There is a picture with construction workers fixing a roof, volunteers at a house museum posing with a mannequin, students with flowers, and students learning a lesson on how to paint shutters. There is also a male cheerleader with a megaphone.

End of the Year Giving

The Historic House Trust is so much more than a collection of houses. Our sites are beacons of their communities and portals into history. They remind us of the momentous events that shaped New York City and the passionate people who have fueled its legendary energy, from the Lenape tribes who settled the shores to you reading this letter today. We love that HHT’s 23 houses challenge us to find new and engaging ways to speak about this shared history, the changing city, the conflicts we have weathered, and the issues we struggle with today. Your donation ensures that these sites are preserved and continue to serve their communities.

Read the complete letter from Lisa Ackerman, HHT Board Chair. Download

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Membership Program

With a membership to the Historic House Trust you have the freedom to journey across all five boroughs in search of new adventures. With unlimited free admission to the historic house museums in our collection, New York City is your oyster! And make sure to check out our new membership benefits, including special members-only tours,invitations to our 30th anniversary lecture series, and more.
Join today and rediscover NYC with the Historic House Trust!

Events & Programming

December 2018 Edition

‘Twas the month before Christmas,when all through the houses, not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse.Scratch that, the Historic House Trust sites are all astir! The holiday season is when our houses shine most brightly, the time of year when historic traditions are passed along to new generations and when we gather together with merry and generous hearts.
Below is a list of events that Saint Nicholas checked twice, so they are sure to make your season bright. To view a full calendar of all the upcoming programs at our houses click here!

Tag your favorite photo or video using @hhtnyc along with the the hashtag #holidayswithhht. We may feature your photo in next month’s email!