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.

  • 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.

  • Connecticut Environmental Policy Act (CEPA)

    Learn about the state's legal recourse after unreasonable destruction to our natural resources or historic structures.

  • Section 106 Review and Compliance

    Get technical guidance for publicly funded projects that can have an impact on historic Connecticut resources.

  • Order a Plaque

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