Fort Preservation

Historic forts face many challenges. In the face of shrinking budgets, these large, complex, historic structures test the skills of National Park Service preservationists, resource managers, and managers. Due to many of the materials used and the location of forts often near waterways, climate change is a major threat to our forts.

Through grants and sharing our knowledge about preserving forts with the world, we help fort-connected communities to thrive. Learn more about what we do and what you can do to help by providing public comment on fort related projects, supporting our fort partners, and volunteering or working with us.

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What We Do

Together with our partners, we work hard every day to maintain our forts and enable millions of visitors to enjoy them now and for eternity. Skilled National Park Service masons, carpenters, planners, and facility managers are tackling immense issues surrounding forts every day. Historic weapons specialists and talented storytellers provide live fire demonstrations and tours of our forts.

Enjoy a few videos about specific fort projects below and find more information about ongoing fort preservation at the bottom of the page.

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  Fort Jefferson Stabilization Project

  Get acquainted with how the Fort Jefferson Stabilization Project was funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) (6:59 minutes).

  Duration:

  6 minutes, 59 seconds

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What You Can Do

Together with our partners, we work hard every day to maintain our forts and enable millions of visitors to enjoy them now and for eternity. You can help too!

Learn more about all the ways that you can help support our forts.