Cornish, N.H. — Today, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) toured the Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park in Cornish, New Hampshire. Kuster championed the 2017 Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park Redesignation Act, which redesignated the national historic site as a national historical park to more accurately illustrate its complexity and historical significance. Kuster’s legislation was signed into law as part of the 2019 John D. Dingell Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act.

“I was proud to champion efforts to designate this location as a National Historical Park to encourage more Granite Staters and tourists to visit the Saint-Gaudens site to learn about Augustus Saint-Gaudens’ extraordinary impact on America’s artistic heritage,” said Kuster. “This site is home to a rich array of art and culture and plays a critical role in our state’s tourism and recreation-based economy. I want to express my sincere thanks to the National Park Service, staff, and volunteers for their work to protect this incredible resource.”

The Saint-Gaudens National Historic Site is 190 acres and includes multiple buildings, a vast collection of American art, and a trail network that allows visitors to explore the Site's grounds. Kuster’s efforts to designate Saint-Gaudens as a National Historical Park more accurately reflects the park’s size and cultural significance. The presence of Saint-Gaudens in Cornish plays an important role in the local economy, and the park is a valued tourist attraction for thousands of people who visit annually.

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