Historic Preservation

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• Economic and Quality of Life Impact Study

  In December 2018, the SHPO issued an RFP for an economic and quality of life study

• Gov. Malloy Announces Initiative to Help Protect Historic Resources across Connecticut’s Coastline

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced a series of historic preservation initiatives that will strengthen the state's commitment to prepare and respond to disasters and protect historic sites along Connecticut's shoreline.

• DECD Announces Funding to Enhance Cultural and Historic Sites in the State

  DECD announced today it will provide $3,051,971 in grants to 12 nonprofit organizations through the Good to Great grant program.

• Gov. Malloy: Connecticut’s Historic Old New-Gate Prison and Copper Mine to Re-Open to the Public on July 14

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that Connecticut’s Old New-Gate Prison and Copper Mine, a national historic landmark and state archaeological preserve, will re-open to the public this Saturday, July 14 after being closed since 2009 for structural repairs.

• Gov. Malloy: Bond Commission Agenda Supports Nonprofit Collaboration, Efficiency

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that the State Bond Commission approved the authorization of nearly $15 million in funding for nonprofit organizations.

• 2019 Statewide Historic Preservation Conference

  Join us for our 3rd annual conference - May 17-18, 2019!

• Historic Neighborhood Preservation

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

• Office of State Archaeology

  This office is housed within the Museum of Natural History/Connecticut Archaeology Center and was established to identify, manage and preserve Connecticut's archaeological resources.

• 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.

• 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.

• Connecticut Trust for Historic Places

  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.

• National Park Service — Technical Preservation

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

• 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.