Historic Preservation

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• Olmsted in CT Landscape Documentation Project

  This site explores Frederick Law Olmsted's legacy and its impact on the CT landscape.

• National Historic Landmarks

  Learn how the National Park Service evaluates a historic site for this special designation.

• Order a Plaque

  See how to order a plaque for properties listed on the State or National Registers of Historic Places.

• State Register of Historic Places

  See the requirements and application process to have a historic resource listed on the official State Register.

• Cultural Resources Information System

  Search an online viewer for Connecticut's cultural resources inventory.

• SHPO and Museum Division Newsletter

  Review new and archived SHPO newsletters and enroll for future news and special announcements.

• Old New-Gate Prison & Copper Mine, East Granby

  Explore the unique and complex history of the Nation's first chartered copper mine and first state prison.

• Prudence Crandall Museum, Canterbury

  Learn how Prudence Crandall and Sarah Harris played a role in striving for education equality that shaped a nation.

• NOTE: Applications for the  Threatened Properties Fund (TPF) Grant are not being accepted at this time.

  Learn about this program, which has supported restoration of historic properties damaged by unanticipated man-made or natural acts.

• Federal Historic Preservation Tax Incentive

  Eligible applicants can earn a 20% federal tax credit for qualifying historic rehabilitation projects.

• Historic Homes Rehabilitation Tax Credit

  Homeowners can apply for a 30% return of up to $30,000 on the rehabilitation of their historic home listed on the State or National Register of Historic Places.

• Archeological Review

  Get the official guide for an environmental review when proposing to investigate a Connecticut archeological site.

• Henry Whitfield State Museum, Guilford

  Delve into four centuries of Connecticut history through the evolution of the state’s oldest house, built in 1639 and restored in the 1930s.

• Eric Sloane Museum, Kent

  Explore the studio of one of Connecticut’s most renowned artists and authors, discover the real story behind the "Diary of an Early American Boy" and marvel at Sloane’s collection of early American hand tools.

• National Register of Historic Places

  Learn the eligibility requirements and application procedure to have a historic site listed on the National Register.