The National Park Service’s National Center for Preservation Technology and Training protects America’s historic legacy by equipping professionals in the field of preservation with progressive technology-based research and training.

NCPTT’s staff conducts in-depth research about urgent preservation issues at its laboratories in the historic Lee H. Nelson Hall in Natchitoches, Louisiana. The Center’s research—including research developed across the country through our grants program—is available at no cost.

Many of America’s most cherished cultural resources have benefited from NCPTT research, including the Statue of Liberty, Congressional Cemetery and numerous National Parks.

NCPTT’s training courses show participants the most advanced preservation practices through hands-on use of the latest technologies in real-world settings. Respected professionals in the fields of archeology, architecture, materials research and historic landscapes develop and instruct our courses, ensuring a training experience that is comprehensive and relevant.

Our training programs focus not just on the “how” of preservation, but the “why” as well. We empower participants to return to their jobs with a holistic perspective and a thorough knowledge of the tools at their disposal.

Learn more about the Center’s training and research products through our website: www.ncptt.nps.gov. Our website brings the world of preservation technology anywhere there’s internet access. You can download research reports and perform intuitive searches through our preservation portal, even in the field.