National Register Guide Episode 5: Basics of the Nomination Form
Channel: National Trust for Historic Preservation
Date: 2015-07-28

As fantastic as it is, the National Register of Historic Places can get a little confusing -- even for a seasoned pro. But fear not, because the National Trust for Historic Preservation has teamed up with Jim Gabbert, a historian with the National Park Service, to create our National Register of Historic Places Guide.

Episode Four of our National Register of Historic Places Guide explained some of the less tangible reasons why listing a property on the National Register is important, and how listing a property can affect a community’s perception of itself.

Episode Five dives into the basics of filling out a National Register nomination form, and answers questions like:

• Do I need to be an expert in history or historic preservation to complete a National Register nomination form?
• What is the purpose of the National Register nomination form?
• What information is included on the National Register nomination form?
• What is the main focus of the National Register nomination form?
• Is the National Register nomination form just a history of the property?

We hope you enjoy the show.

Special thanks to the President Woodrow Wilson House for filming accommodations.