INSPIRING CURIOUS MINDS
A collection of American treasures
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.
SPECIAL SERIES
So, you want to work in historic preservation?
You’re going to need a deep knowledge and appreciation for history, architecture, and cultural heritage—not to mention practical skills in research, conservation, and even legislative advocacy. It's a field that blends artistry with meticulous attention to detail, aiming to safeguard our tangible past for future generations.
SPECIAL SERIES
So, you want to work in a house museum?
Then you’re going to straddle two important worlds: cultural heritage and historic preservation—interpreting spaces, buildings, landscapes, and objects for tens of thousands or even millions of visitors each year. House museums provide visitors with immersive experiences into the lives and times of historical figures or periods, often housed within preserved or restored domestic settings.
SPECIAL SERIES
So, you want to work in conservation technology for historic architecture?
You’ll need to bring a unique blend of technical expertise, historical knowledge, and a passion for preserving cultural heritage—but the rewards are vast. You get to see, first hand, how advanced technologies can have a profound influence on a building’s architectural integrity or an object’s preservation as a teaching tool. You’ll also have a hand in protecting the historical significance of our shared heritage.
NEWS AND NOTES
History comes to life in our archive of news and notes
Read about our partnership news, as well as our ongoing preservation and conservation work at the Jenrette Foundation’s properties Ayr Mount, Edgewater, Millford, and Roper House in this archive of blog posts.
ADVANCING EDUCATION, INNOVATION, & STEWARDSHIP
Opportunities
Through annual fellowships, internships, and externships, discover how the Richard Hampton Jenrette Foundation can advance your career
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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.
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.
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