National Historic Landmarks Program
National Historic Landmarks are nationally significant historic places designated by the Secretary of the Interior because they possess exceptional value or quality in illustrating or interpreting the heritage of the United States. Today, fewer than 2,500 historic places bear this national distinction. Working with citizens throughout the nation, the National Historic Landmarks Program draws upon the expertise of National Park Service staff who work to nominate new landmarks and provide assistance to existing landmarks.
•The Fall 2011 NHL draft nominations are now available online. Four properties illustrating American Latino heritage will be presented to the Landmarks Committee on November 8-10, 2011.•The deadline for NHL draft nominations are November 1, 2011 (for Spring 2012 meeting), and April 1, 2012 (for Fall 2012 meeting). Nominations submitted in November or April must have been previously vetted and reviewed by NHL staff. NHL staff comments must be definitively addressed upon submittal.
• On July 27, Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar announced the designation of 4 new National Historic Landmarks. The nominations considered at the Fall 2010 National Park System Advisory Board Landmarks Committee Meeting are viewable online.
• The National Historic Landmarks is pleased to announce a new section of our web-site designed to assist those interested in learning more about the process of becoming a National Historic Landmark.
• The National Park System Advisory Board Landmarks Committee convened in Washington, D.C., from May 24-26, 2011. The committee reviewed the following nominations.
• The National Historic Landmarks Program is pleased to highlight those NHLs located in the national parks featured in Ken Burns' documentary, The National Parks: America's Best Idea, which premiered September 27, 2009. Check your local PBS station for subsequent showings.
• National Historic Landmark nominations and accompanying images are now available online through NPS Focus, a database of nominations for National Historic Landmarks, National Register of Historic Places, and National Park Service units. For more recent designations please visit our "Sample Nominations" page.
• The National Historic Landmarks program and the National Register of Historic Places have recently expanded their photo policy. Please click here for further information.
• For older news and features please visit our news archive page.
Learn about our most recently designated NHLs.
