Historic Preservation

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  • The Collections of the CT SHPO Museums

    Learn more about the collections of the CT SHPO Museums

  • Map of SHPO Grant Awards

    Search the State for Information on Grants Awarded

  • National Park Service — National Register of Historic Places

    This is the official list of the nation's historic places worthy of preservation, and it is part of a national program to coordinate and support public and private efforts to identify, evaluate and protect America's historic and archaeological resources.

  • National Trust for Historic Preservation

    This privately funded nonprofit organization works to save America’s historic places by fostering a deep sense of community, commitment and passion for saving places.

  • Preservation Connecticut

    This office works to preserve, protect and promote the historic buildings, sites, structures and landscapes that contribute to the heritage, economy and vitality of Connecticut communities.

  • New Haven Preservation Trust

    This organization was founded to honor and preserve New Haven’s architectural heritage — historic buildings and neighborhoods — through advocacy, education and collaboration.

  • Hartford Preservation Alliance

    HPA focuses on educating the public about preservation issues, convening and collaborating with interested parties for positive change, advocating for rehabilitation and proper “mothballing” of older structures, and placing appropriate properties on state and federal historic registries.

  • Advisory Council on Historic Preservation

    ACHP is an independent federal agency that promotes the preservation, enhancement and productive use of our nation's historic resources, and advises the president and Congress on national historic preservation policy.

  • National Park Service — Technical Preservation

    This office develops national standards and guidelines for preserving, rehabilitating, restoring and reconstructing historic properties.

  • New London Landmarks

    This organization strives to promote the preservation and development of the urban environment of New London, Connecticut, including significant individual structures, streetscapes, neighborhoods and open spaces.

  • Historic Neighborhood Preservation

    HNP advocates improving quality of life behind the scenes and through education.

  • Hurricane Sandy Program

    The SHPO’s Hurricane Sandy program did not just assist property owners with repairs. The SHPO’s team also surveyed thousands of historic properties, developed GIS databases, assisted towns with resiliency planning, nominated properties to the National Registers of Historic Places—and much more!

  • Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit

    Learn how to qualify and apply for a 25% state tax credit on expenses used to rehabilitate a certified historic structure.

  • Resiliency & Hazard Mitigation Planning

    Learn about SHPO assistance for historic properties threatened by rising sea levels.

  • Connecticut Freedom Trail

    Learn how sites associated with African-American history or state heritage can be listed on the Connecticut Freedom Trail.