U.S. National Historic Site

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A U.S. National Historic Site is a federally protected area recognized for its exceptional historical significance and preserved for public education and interpretation.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf United States historic preservation designation
type of protected area
access open to the public
administeredBy National Park Service
conservationFocus long-term protection of historic resources
country United States of America
designatedBy President of the United States
United States Congress
fundingSource federal appropriations
governedBy U.S. federal law
hasPurpose commemoration of historically significant events
commemoration of historically significant persons
historic preservation
preservation of historically significant places
public education
public interpretation of history
interpretiveFocus themes in U.S. history
jurisdiction federal jurisdiction of the United States
languageOfOfficialInformation English
legalStatus federally protected area
managedBy United States Department of the Interior
surface form: U.S. Department of the Interior
mayHave cooperating associations
partnerships with local organizations
mayInclude archaeological resources
birthplaces of notable individuals
historic battlefields
historic buildings
historic landscapes
homes of notable individuals
sites of major historical events
partOf United States National Park System
recognizedFor exceptional historical significance
relatedDesignation National Historic Landmark
National Register of Historic Places
surface form: National Register of Historic Places listing

National Historical Parks of the United States
surface form: U.S. National Historical Park

U.S. National Monument
selectionCriteria integrity of historic resources
national-level historical significance
subclassOf U.S. National Historic Site self-linksurface differs
surface form: U.S. National Park Service unit

cultural heritage site
typicalActivities educational programs
guided tours
historical interpretation
typicalFacilities exhibits
interpretive signage
visitor centers

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Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.

Cedar Hill (Frederick Douglass home) NRHPType U.S. National Historic Site
this entity surface form: National Historic Site
James Madison Birthplace National Historic Site hasHeritageDesignation U.S. National Historic Site
this entity surface form: National Historic Site
Bill Clinton Birthplace Home National Historic Site hasHeritageDesignation U.S. National Historic Site
this entity surface form: National Historic Site of the United States
Moton Field heritageDesignation U.S. National Historic Site
this entity surface form: National Historic Site
Dorchester Heights Monument heritageDesignation U.S. National Historic Site
this entity surface form: National Historic Site