Legacy Itineraries

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All Aboard for Cumberland, Maryland

27 properties
A partnership project produced by the National Park Service's National Register of Historic Places, the Department of Community Development of the City of Cumberland, MD, and the National Conference of State Historic Preservation Officers.

American Latino Heritage

190 properties nationwide

58 properties in Arizona, Colorado, and New MexicoSince the age of exploration, Latino peoples have played a profoundly important role in American history, contributing to and shaping the rich heritage of the United States in many ways for some 500 years. Explore their stories and their legacy by visiting the units of the National Park System and places listed in the National Register of Historic Places, most of which are designated as National Historic Landmarks, throughout the nation featured in this itinerary.The National Park Service preserves historic places and stories of America’s diverse cultural heritage and expands and maintains the National Register of Historic Places. The American Latino Heritage Discover Our Shared Heritage Travel Itinerary was produced by the National Park Service’s Heritage Education Services in partnership with the National Conference of State Historic Preservation Officers.

American Presidents

75 properties
From George Washington's precedent-setting refusal to seek a third term to the present day, the presidents of the United States who led the nation, growing it from an infant republic to a global superpower, have all left their mark. This travel itinerary aids visitors in exploring the lives and contributions of 43 American Presidents. Experience the places they knew during their lifetimes and that honor their memories after their deaths. The American Presidents Discover Our Shared Heritage Travel Itinerary was produced by the National Park Service's Heritage Education Services in partnership with the National Park Service Office of Tourism, the White House Historical Association, and the National Conference of State Historic Preservation Officers.

American Southwest

58 properties in Arizona, Colorado, and New Mexico
Produced by the National Park Service's National Register of Historic Places and the National Conference of State Historic Preservation Officers in partnership with the American Express Company and the National Park Foundation.

Asheville, North Carolina

45 properties
Produced by the National Park Service's National Register of Historic Places, in partnership with City of Asheville, Buncombe County, Asheville Convention & Visitors Bureau, Thomas Wolfe House, North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office and the National Conference of State Historic Preservation Officers.

Atlanta, Georgia

71 properties
Produced by the National Park Service's National Register of Historic Places and Southeast Regional Office, in partnership with the Atlanta History Center, the Historic Preservation Division of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, and the National Conference of State Historic Preservation Officers.

Augusta, Georgia

38 properties
The Augusta Discover Our Shared Heritage Travel Itinerary was produced by the National Park Service's Heritage Education Services; Historic Augusta, Inc.; and the Augusta Canal National Heritage Area in partnership with the National Conference of State Historic Preservation Officers and the Georgia Department of Natural Resources.

California Coast

45 Properties
Produced by the National Park Service's National Register of Historic Places and the National Conference of State Historic Preservation Officers in partnership with the American Express Company and the National Park Foundation.

Cane River

31 Properties
Cane River National Heritage Area Travel Itinerary was produced by the National Park Service's National Register of Historic Places and the Cane River National Heritage Area Commission in partnership with the Louisiana Division of Historic Preservation and the National Conference of State Historic Preservation Officers.

Central Vermont

43 Properties
A partnership project produced by the National Park Service's National Register of Historic Places, the Central Vermont Chamber of Commerce, Vermont Division for Historic Preservation, Vermont Historical Society, the National Conference of State Historic Preservation Officers, and the National Alliance of Preservation Commissions.

Civil War Era National Cemeteries

116 Properties
Creating national cemeteries became a necessity during the American Civil War in order for the United States military to respectfully bury the dead. These National Cemeteries have become national shrines, honoring the sacrifice and valor of the men and women who have served this country throughout its history. The National Park Service's Heritage Education Services and Federal Preservation Institute, the Department of Veterans Affairs Historic Preservation Office and National Cemetery Administration History Program, and the National Preservation Institute, in partnership with the National Conference of State Historic Preservation Officers, produced this Civil War Era National Cemeteries Discover Our Shared Heritage Travel Itinerary to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Civil War and remember those who served.

Delaware and Lehigh National Heritage Corridor, Pennsylvania

48 Properties
A partnership project produced by the National Park Service's National Register of Historic Places, the Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor, the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Steamtown National Historic Site, the National Conference of State Historic Preservation Officers (NCSHPO), and the National Alliance of Preservation Commissions (NAPC).

Georgia Florida Coast

51 properties
The shores of Georgia and Florida offer much more than rolling waves and warm sand. You can now explore their rich and varied history in Along the Georgia-Florida Coast, a travel itinerary produced by the National Register of Historic Places and the National Conference of State Historic Preservation Officers with the financial assistance of the American Express Company.

Hardin County, Iowa

27 properties
A partnership project produced by the National Park Service's National Register of Historic Places, Hardin County Community Development Council, Hardin County Historic Preservation Commission, Iowa Falls Historic Preservation Commission, Ackley Historic Preservation Commission, Silos & Smokestacks National Heritage Area, Iowa State Historical Society, and the National Conference of State Historic Preservation Officers (NCSHPO).

Indianapolis, Indiana

59 properties
The Indianapolis Discover Our Shared Heritage Travel Itinerary was produced by the National Park Service's Heritage Education Services and the Indiana Department of Natural Resources' Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology in partnership with the National Conference of State Historic Preservation Officers.

Indian Mounds of Mississippi

11 properties
A partnership project produced by the the National Park Service's National Register of Historic Places, Southeast Archeological Center, and Natchez Trace Parkway, in conjunction with the Historic Preservation Division of the Mississippi Department of Archives and History, and the National Conference of State Historic Preservation Officers (NCSHPO).

Kingston, New York

23 properties
A partnership project produced by the National Park Service's National Register of Historic Places, the Kingston, NY, Urban Cultural Park, the National Conference of State Historic Preservation Officers, and the National Alliance of Preservation Commissions.

Lexington, Kentucky

29 properties
A partnership project produced by the National Park Service's National Register of Historic Places Kentucky Department of Travel, Bluegrass Trust for Historic Preservation, Transylvania University, Kentucky Heritage Council, and the National Conference of State Historic Preservation Officers (NCSHPO)

Madison, Indiana

42 properties
The Madison, Indiana Discover Our Shared Heritage Travel Itinerary was produced by the National Park Service’s Heritage Education Services and Midwest Regional Office History and National Historic Landmarks Program, in partnership with the City of Madison and the National Conference of State Historic Preservation Officers.

Maritime History of Massachusetts

90 properties
Maritime History in Massachusetts is produced by the National Park Service's National Register of Historic Places and Maritime Heritage Program, in partnership with the Massachusetts Historical Commission and the National Conference of State Historic Preservation Officers.

Ohio and Erie Canal

49 Properties
Ohio and Erie Canal National Heritage Corridor Travel Itinerary is produced by the National Park Service's National Register of Historic Places and Cuyahoga Valley National Park, in partnership with the Ohio and Erie Canal National Heritage Corridor, Ohio Historic Preservation Office and the National Conference of State Historic Preservation Officers.

Pierre and Fort Pierre, South Dakota

37 properties
The Pierre and Fort Pierre Discover Our Shared Heritage Travel Itinerary was produced by the National Park Service’s Heritage Education Services and the South Dakota State Historical Society’s State Historic Preservation Office, in partnership with the South Dakota Heritage Fund and the National Conference of State Historic Preservation Officers.

Pipestone, Minnesota

30 properties
A partnership project produced by the National Park Service's National Register of Historic Places, the Pipestone Heritage Preservation Commission, Pipestone County Museum, Jasper Area Historical Society, Pipestone National Monument, the Minnesota State Historic Preservation Office, the National Conference of State Historic Preservation Officers (NCSHPO), and the National Alliance of Preservation Commissions (NAPC).

Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands

52 properties
Produced by the National Park Service's National Register of Historic Places and the National Conference of State Historic Preservation Officers in partnership with the American Express Company and the National Park Foundation.

Raleigh, North Carolina

48 properties
Produced by the National Park Service's National Register of Historic Places, in partnership with the City of Raleigh, the Raleigh Historic Development Commission, the North Carolina Division of Archives and History, the North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office and the National Conference of State Historic Preservation Officers.

Scotts Bluff, Nebraska

27 properties
Learn about, visit, and explore the authentic historic places that illustrate the history and development of Nebraska’s Scotts Bluff region from its earliest settlement to modern times. The Scotts Bluff region, part of Nebraska's North Platte River Valley, tells an important part of the story of the exploration and settlement of the Midwest and the movement of people to the West.

Seattle, Washington

37 properties
Produced by the National Park Service's National Register of Historic Places and the National Conference of State Historic Preservation Officers.

Shelby, North Carolina

29 properties
Produced by the National Park Service's National Register of Historic Places in partnership with the Uptown Shelby Association, Historic Shelby Foundation, North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office and the National Conference of State Historic Preservation Officers.

Southeastern Louisiana

66 properties
A partnership project produced by the National Park Service's National Register of Historic Places, the Capitol Resources Conservation & Development Council, Lagniappe Tours, the Louisiana Division of Historic Preservation and the National Conference of State Historic Preservation Officers.

South and west Texas

51 properties
Produced by the National Park Service's National Register of Historic Places and the National Conference of State Historic Preservation Officers in partnership with the American Express Company and the National Park Foundation.

Three Historic Nevada Cities: Carson City, Reno, Virginia City

56 properties
Produced by the National Park Service's National Register of Historic Places and the Nevada State Historic Preservation Office, in partnership with the Historic Reno Preservation Society, Reno Historical Resources Commission, City of Reno, Comstock Historic District Commission, Carson City Planning and Community Development, Carson City Historic Review Commission and the National Conference of State Historic Preservation Officers.

Underground Railroad

85 properties
Aboard the Underground Railroad: A National Register of Historic Places Travel Itinerary introduces travelers, researchers, historians, preservationists, and anyone interested in African American history to the fascinating people and places associated with the Underground Railroad. This itinerary has largely been replaced with the Network to Freedom Program, and you can explore the places in the Network to Freedom.

Virginia Main Street Communities

57 properties
Produced by the National Park Service's National Register of Historic Places in partnership with the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development's Virginia Main Street Program, Virginia Department of Historic Resources and the National Conference of State Historic Preservation Officers.

Last updated: February 22, 2024