The mission of the Glass House is for the forty-seven acre campus to become a centerpoint and catalyst for the preservation of modern architecture, art, and landscape and a canvas for innovation and cultivation in the spirit of Philip Johnson and David Whitney. We believe our mission will not only focus on the preservation of this magnificent site, but also will extend beyond our boundaries to have a broader impact on modern preservation—and continue the vibrancy of the site by maintain its focus on new ideas and new talent.
This year marked the beginning of an exciting new chapter for the Philip Johnson Glass House—it’s historic inaugural year as a National Trust Historic site. In many ways the coming years will prove to be even more significant as we launch projects to preserve key artworks and buildings; initiate programs that continue the site’s legacy as a place for innovation and new ideas; establish a center for Modernism for the National Trust for Historic Preservation; and secure resources necessary for the purchase of adjacent land that will protect the Glass House from development for generations to come.
We hope you will join us at the beginning of this exciting journey and become a part of modern history, its past, present, and future!
Christy MacLear
Executive Director, the Philip Johnson Glass House
The National Trust for Historic Preservation
