SPECIAL SERIES
Creating the Next Generation of Stewards
We’re working on a series of reports called, “The State of…” to address gaps and opportunities in historic preservation, historic landscapes, historic trades, and the decorative arts. Learn more:
Read “The State of Historic Preservation Education” (2025)
Read “The State of American Decorative Arts” (2025)
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So, you want to work?
Whether you’re interested in working in historic preservation, a house museum, or conservation technology for historic architecture, you’re going to need to know a few things and develop a few skills on your stewardship journey. Here' are a few things to think about.
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.
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.
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.
RICHARD HAMPTON JENRETTE FOUNDATION