National Historic Sites of the United States
This description covers the National Historic Sites of the United States, which are sites of national significance that have been designated by the U.S. government as having exceptional historical, architectural, or archaeological value. These sites include battlefields, military forts, historic homes, and other places that have
National Historic Sites (NHSes) and National Historical Parks (NHPs) are officially recognized areas of nationally historic significance in the United States. They are usually owned and managed by the federal government. An NHS usually contains a single historical feature directly associated with its subject, while an NHP is an area that generally extends beyond single properties or buildings to include a mix of historic and later structures and sometimes significant natural features.