From mysterious ruins to jaw-dropping architecture, these archaeological gems are like time machines in stone.

Few realize that the approval process for these outdoor signs varies widely by state and organization, enabling unsanctioned displays to slip through History of Now John Garrison Marks | Historian, ...

Independence National Historical Park hosts some of the nation’s preeminent places of history. But what was the area like before the park was established in 1949? Independence Hall sits now ...

In the middle of the 19th century, the homes of two founding fathers, John Hancock and George Washington, were in danger of being torn down. For the Massachusetts patriot with the famous signature, it ...

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At living history sites, people of color portray figures from the past, revisiting painful issues and revealing hidden narratives. Adam Canaday, a journeyman coach driver at Virginia’s Colonial ...

When news broke earlier this year that the modest but attractive house on Long Island known as Geller I was going to be demolished, the outcry was immediate. The home’s significance in architectural ...

Want to escape the hustle and bustle of life? It's time to discover the allure of America's charming small historic towns. Think picture-perfect main streets lined with quaint shops, historical ...

The madness of prohibiting solar panels on the rooftops of historic buildings illustrates how preservation culture has run amok. By Binyamin Appelbaum Mr. Appelbaum is a member of the Editorial Board.