National Historic Landmark

Okay kiddo, have you ever heard of a special place that's really important to our country's history? It might be a really old building, like a house or a museum, or it could be something like a battlefield where an important battle was fought a long time ago.

Well, if a place is very, very important to our country's history or culture, it might be given a special title called a National Historic Landmark. This means that it's a place that we should take care of and protect so that future generations can learn from it.

To become a National Historic Landmark, a place has to meet certain criteria, like being really old and having played an important role in history. The decision is usually made by a group of experts who study the place and decide if it's worthy of the title.

Once a place is a National Historic Landmark, it gets special treatment. It's usually preserved and protected by the government, and it might get more visitors who want to learn more about its history. So, if you ever visit one of these special places, remember to treat it with respect – it's a piece of our country's history that we want to keep safe for a very long time!