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Classical American Homes Preservation Trust is now the Richard Hampton Jenrette Foundation
A new era for preservation, innovation, and education of America's historic architecture, decorative arts, and landscapes.
Partnership news
Read the latest partnership news, and stay connected with the foundation’s grantmaking
INSPIRING CURIOUS MINDS
Learn
Search our catalog of American-made fine and decorative arts, including one of the nation’s largest collections of Duncan Phyfe furniture, and discover what a career in historic preservation, house museums, or conservation technology can mean for you.
ADVANCING EDUCATION, INNOVATION, & STEWARDSHIP
Opportunities
Through annual fellowships, internships, and externships, discover how the Richard Hampton Jenrette Foundation can advance your career
UNIQUELY JENRETTE
Connect
Join us in our work to study the history of American classical design. Participate in upcoming educational programs and events and stay connected to preservation, craft, architectural conservation, and historic landscapes.
19th CENTURY AMERICAN CLASSICS
Visit our historic sites
Explore the Richard Hampton Jenrette Foundation’s 19th century homes and landscapes, showcasing American design and craftsmanship.
SANDHILLS SPLENDOR
Millford
A PIEDMONT SHOWPIECE
Ayr Mount
HIDDEN GEM ON THE HUDSON RIVER
Edgewater
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About us
The Richard Hampton Jenrette Foundation, originally called the Classical American Homes Preservation Trust (CAHPT), was founded in 1993 by American businessman and philanthropist Richard Hampton Jenrette with a mission to preserve, protect, and open to the public unparalleled examples of historic architecture, landscape design, and decorative and fine arts from the early 19th century. The organization uses cutting-edge research, collaborates with academic partners, and develops digital resources to educate emerging professionals, craftspeople, students, and lifelong learners.